Many of us spend hours every day hunched over our phones, tablets, and computers. Tech neck is a modern-day condition caused by prolonged forward-head posture during screen time, placing excessive strain on the neck and upper back.
Our team at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center, led by Dr. Pamela V. Ford, takes a holistic approach to solving the aches and pains of modern life. Fortunately, regarding tech neck, chiropractic care offers an effective, noninvasive solution to alleviate pain and restore proper posture.
Tech neck is a repetitive stress injury. It’s caused by looking down at screens for extended periods. This forward-head posture increases the pressure on your cervical spine, leading to:
Left untreated, tech neck can contribute to long-term spinal misalignment and painful degenerative conditions that can affect your spinal discs and joints.
Chiropractic care focuses on spinal health and alignment, making it an excellent approach to treating tech neck.
Here’s what Dr. Ford may recommend based on your initial evaluation:
Gentle, precise adjustments help realign the cervical spine, relieve pressure, reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall posture.
Dr. Ford can assess your posture and provide personalized recommendations to improve your ergonomics.
Adjusting your workstation by changing your screen height or making other simple changes can help prevent worsening.
Dr. Ford may suggest stretching and strengthening movements to counteract the effects of prolonged screen use. Tailored to strengthen muscles supporting the neck and upper back, these exercises promote better posture and reduce strain.
You may also benefit from techniques such as myofascial release, massage therapy, and trigger point release to help relieve the muscle tension and tightness that typically accompany tech neck. These therapies also improve circulation in the affected areas, a key factor in healing.
Dr. Ford also provides valuable guidance on daily habits that can prevent tech neck, including:
The goal is to maintain an appropriate upright posture with your head in a neutral position while using screen devices. This reduces stress and strain on your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles.
Early treatment and prevention can keep tech neck from spoiling your screen time. Contact our office to schedule a visit with Dr. Ford at Serenity Chiropractic & Family Wellness Center in Carrollton, Texas.
