Tech Neck and Poor Posture

[Jules]

Do you have Tech Neck? I do. Have you evaluated your posture while using your computer, laptop, phone, etc?

What is tech neck?​

Tech neck is any form of chronic neck or shoulder pain, soreness or stiffness caused by poor posture while using technology, such as phones or computers.

Looking down at electronic devices causes the neck muscles to strain and the shoulders to slump forward. Musculoskeletal fatigue and pressure on the nerve supply in the neck can cause pain in the neck, which also can cause referred pain in the arms and hands. Over time, staying in this position can increase the force and effort on your shoulders, neck and upper back muscles and put uneven pressure on your spine.
source: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.... gallon of milk,uneven pressure on your spine.


I’ve been trying to correct my slumped posture while using my iPad. Most of the time I use it in my reading chair which means I’m looking down. So far I’ve bought a lap table which helps a bit. It’s time to add a pillow under it too.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

My neck is okay (so far). I've not been one to slump in the chair, but lately I slipped into a habit of poor posture, and suffered lower back pain. I put a thin pillow behind my back 3-4 days ago which sort of props me up and prevents me from slumping. All the back pain is now gone.

 

[robin416]

I have my laptop on a table set so I can look straight on to the screen. No neck bending. I don't use my phone much for more than calling. My Ipad probably needs to be charged.

I do have bone spurs in my neck which caused me to be aware of my head/neck position.