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Tech neck
Your head weighs more than you think.
Tech neck is the neck and upper back strain that comes from hours looking down at phones and laptops. The further your head drifts forward, the harder your neck works to hold it up.
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Sound familiar?
What it often feels like.
- Ache at the base of the neck after screen time
- Headaches late in the work day
- Tight across the top of the shoulders
- A "hump" building at the base of the neck
- Stiff upper back and rounded shoulders
Common causes
Where it often comes from.
- Phones held low and laptops on laps
- Long hours at a desk without breaks
- Study and gaming marathons
- Weak deep neck and upper back muscles
- Sleeping with too many pillows
Often it's a mix. Finding your mix is what your first appointment is for.
How we find out
Before we touch anything, we check.
- 01Your storyWhere it hurts, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and the old accidents and injuries.
- 02A thorough checkChiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological testing: movement, joints, muscles, reflexes, sensation and strength.
- 03Posture picturesDigital posture pictures from the front and side, so you can see what we see.
- 04AnswersX-rays only if your check points to them, then a report of findings in plain English, before care starts.
What care involves
A plan you understand, built around you.
We check your neck and upper back, take posture pictures so you can see your head position, and test the nerves into the arms.
Care may include adjustments to the neck and upper back, exercises to strengthen the deep neck muscles, and changes to your desk, phone and sleep habits.
If we can't help, we'll tell you. No runaround, and no being kept on the books for the sake of it.
In the meantime
Three things you can do today.
Hold your phone at eye level rather than looking down at it.
Gently draw your chin back, hold for five seconds, repeat ten times, a few times a day.
Look up and away every 20 minutes.
General information only. Your chiropractor will tailor advice to you at your appointment.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
- 1TodayBook online or callPick a time online in about a minute, or call 03 9787 8518. No referral needed.
- 2DiscoveryNew patient appointmentWe find out what's wrong and whether we can help: your story, posture pictures, and a thorough check of your spine and nerves.
- 3You get answersReport of findings appointmentWhat we found, in plain English, and what we'd do about it. If we can help and you haven't already had your first adjustment, today's the day.
What people say
Don't take our word for it.
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"Such a friendly practice … [Dr Ryan] is fantastic at making you feel comfortable."
"It's rare to find a place that takes this much time to go over your history … the whole team makes you feel right at home."
Excerpts from Google reviews, about people's experience of the clinic. They are not claims about results, which vary from person to person. Read all 256 reviews on Google →
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- 30–40 minutes with Dr Ryan Tan or Dr Ben Carvosso
- Your story and health history, start to finish
- Digital posture pictures, so you can see it for yourself
- A thorough chiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological check
- Foot scans, if you need them
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What is tech neck?
Neck and upper back strain from looking down at devices for long periods.
Can a "neck hump" go away?
It depends on what it's made of and how long it's been there. We'll assess it and give you an honest view.
Is it just a young person problem?
Not at all. Anyone who spends hours on a laptop or phone can develop it.
More than a sore spot
Your spine talks to your brain.
The muscles around every vertebra are packed with sensors that tell your brain where your body is and how it's moving. When a joint stops moving well, that conversation breaks down, and pain is one of the signals. That's why we check your spine and nerves, not just where it hurts.
Hours of holding your head forward change the information your neck muscles send to your brain. In a small trial of people with mild neck pain, 8 weeks of chiropractic care normalised the cervico-ocular reflex, which helps keep your eyes steady as you move.
Related
Often seen alongside tech neck.
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