tech neck
Screen-induced cervical strain
Tech neck is the neck pain, stiffness, and postural strain that comes from looking down at phones, tablets, and laptops for extended periods.
The head's forward tilt puts extra stress on the cervical spine: I've been getting tech neck from working on my laptop in bed.
Also called text neck.
- postureBody position, alignment
- screenDisplay or barrier
- screen timeDuration on digital displays
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- phone addictionCompulsive device use
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- digital wellnessinternet addiction, social media addiction, gaming disorder, digital detox, screen time
- neck disorderswhiplash, torticollis, pinched nerve, herniated disc
- desk injuriescarpal tunnel, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, RSI, wrist pain
- Modern AilmentsADHD, anxiety disorder, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, insomnia
- workplace hazardsstress, burnout, fire hazard, overwork, back pain
- spinal conditionsspinal cord injury, spinal fracture, spinal curvature, spinal stenosis, spinal deformity
postural alignment
tech neckneutral spine
Spine's natural curved position
proper alignment · upright posture · ramrod straight · chin tuck · carpal tunnel
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