For most people having your hair washed is a bit of harmless pampering. However research suggests that sitting at those awkward basins can cause neck pain, injury, and on very rare occasions a condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS).
Dr Maria Ashioti wrote about the phenomenon for The Conversation, she joins Jim to discuss.
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