‘Tech Neck’ Bringing You Down? We’re Here to Help!
If you’re among the 1 in 5 Australians who suffer from neck pain, rest assured you’re not alone. Rising rates of technology usage across all age groups have contributed to the increased prevalence of neck pain, including tension neck syndrome, also known as ‘tech neck.’
This Spinal Health Week (26 May – 1 June 2025) we ask our patients and community to Consult a Chiro and get the heads up on ‘tech neck’. Across the country, thousands of Australians are spending larger chunks of their day staring at screens, placing them at a greater risk of ‘tech neck’.
‘Tech neck’ is commonly caused by a range of everyday activities, including extreme neck flexion to read from a mobile device and spending too long using non-ergonomically set-up computers and desktops. As such, it’s likely you or someone you know may experience ‘tech neck’ at some point in life. According to a 2025 Journal of Clinical Medicine study, just 15 degrees of neck flexion while using a mobile device such as a phone or desktop monitor places 12 kilograms of additional load on your neck and spine joints, highlighting how easy it is for individuals to place themselves at risk.
Chiropractic healthcare offers a low-risk and effective approach to managing ‘tech neck.’ With over 100 years of experience in treating neck and back pain, chiropractors have a deep understanding of spinal health and the function of the nervous system.
If you’re tired of ‘tech neck’ bringing you down, chiropractic care can help!
We at Chiropractic First, Collie are well-equipped to care for ‘tech neck’. Spinal Health Week is a great time to make an appointment with us to find out how we can alleviate ‘tech neck’ and associated pain in your life.
We’re raffling a contour pillow from now until the end June 2025, so make sure you put your entry in when you come for an adjustment. Plus if you or someone you care about would like a free spinal screening we’re offering this service until end June 2025.
Contact our friendly front desk team on 08 9734 4800 to book an appointment today.
Meanwhile here’s some tips to help decrease the painful side effects of screen use:
o Take regular movement breaks. Every 10 minutes if using a mobile device and every 30 minutes using a computer.
o Maintain neck flexion of less than 15 degrees when using mobile devices
o Ensure laptops and computers have an ergonomic set-up
o Raise screens to eye level when using mobile devices
o Sit with back support, feet on the floor, and a straight spine
o Use both hands and index fingers when typing messages
o Limit leisure mobile phone and device use
Prevention is your best protection – so get the heads up on tech neck today and download ACA's FREE resources, including the 'Avoiding Tech Neck' factsheets for Adults, Parents, and Students, the Ergonomic Checklist, the 'Mobile Device Use Checklist', the 'Stand Corrected Stretching Poster', and much more. To access these resources and for more information on how you can improve your spinal health and overall wellbeing, visit spinalhealthweek.org.au.