Tech Neck Is Real – Here’s How Your Devices Might Be Damaging Your Spine
Do you ever catch yourself hunched over your phone or laptop — only to later feel that dull ache in your neck or shoulders?
You're not alone.
Welcome to the modern-day posture problem: Tech Neck.
What Is Tech Neck?
Tech Neck is a term we use to describe the postural changes and discomfort that come from spending too much time on technology — especially when we’re looking down at our screens. Phones, tablets, laptops — we’re constantly connected, but our posture is paying the price.
When you tilt your head forward (even just 15 degrees), it increases the pressure on your neck and spine dramatically. Now imagine doing that for hours a day, every day. That’s where the real damage begins.
Signs You Might Have Tech Neck:
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A stiff or aching neck
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“Concrete” shoulders that feel heavy or tight
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Frequent headaches
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A noticeable forward tilt in your posture
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Upper back pain or burning tension
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Feeling worse after long periods on your phone or computer
Sound familiar?
Why It Matters
Your neck is designed to have a natural C-shaped curve, which supports the head and allows your spine and nervous system to function at their best. But when we spend hours leaning forward, that curve can flatten or even reverse — affecting more than just your posture.
This can interfere with:
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Nerve communication between your brain and body
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Cerebrospinal fluid flow, which supports brain and spinal health
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Muscle balance, leading to long-term tension and pain
In some cases, people even develop a small bony spur at the base of the skull — now nicknamed the “phone bone” — as a result of prolonged stress in that area.
What Can You Do?
Here’s the good news: Tech Neck can be addressed — and often reversed — with the right care and support.
At Unlock Health Chiropractic, we focus on restoring healthy spinal alignment and relieving the tension caused by postural stress. Through tailored chiropractic adjustments and personalised recommendations, we help get your spine back on track — so your body can function and feel its best.
Start By Getting Checked
If you’re constantly feeling tight, stiff, or sore — especially after screen time — your body might be trying to tell you something. Let’s find out if Tech Neck is behind it, and more importantly, what we can do to help you feel better.
We’re here to support you — spine first.
