Is Your Phone Ruining Your Spine? The Truth About "Tech Neck" at The Chiropractor Singapore
Is Your Phone Ruining Your Spine? The Truth About "Tech Neck" at The Chiropractor Singapore
Do you suffer from neck pain or afternoon headaches? It might be Tech Neck. Discover how {{location.name}} treats forward head posture and restores spinal health.
Understanding 'Tech Neck'
In the modern world, we are more connected than ever. But have you ever stopped to consider the toll that staying connected is taking on your body?
If you look around any coffee shop or waiting room, you will see the same posture everywhere: shoulders rolled forward, chin tucked to the chest, eyes glued to a smartphone. In the chiropractic world, we call this epidemic "Tech Neck."
While it seems like a harmless habit, the long-term effects on your spine can be serious. At {{location.name}}, we are seeing more patients than ever walking through our doors with chronic neck pain caused entirely by their devices.
The Physics of the 60-Pound Head
To understand why your neck hurts, you have to understand gravity.
In a neutral position (ears aligned with shoulders), the human head weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. Your cervical spine is designed to support this weight effortlessly.
However, for every inch you tilt your head forward, the load on your neck increases dramatically.
15 degrees: The head weighs 27 pounds.
30 degrees: The head weighs 40 pounds.
60 degrees: The head weighs 60 pounds.
Most of us spend hours every day in that 60-degree position. This places immense pressure on the discs in your neck and forces the muscles in your upper back to work overtime, leading to "knots" and spasms.
Signs You Have Tech Neck
Pain isn't always immediate. Tech Neck is cumulative—it builds up over months and years. You might need to visit us at {{location.name}} if you are experiencing:
"Text Neck" Lines: Deep horizontal wrinkles on the neck caused by constant folding of the skin.
Cervicogenic Headaches: Dull pain starting at the base of the skull and radiating into the forehead.
Thoracic Kyphosis: A developing "hump" at the top of the back where the neck meets the shoulders.
Tingling Fingers: When neck muscles get too tight, they can pinch the nerves traveling down your arm.
How Chiropractic Care Can Reverse the Damage
The good news is that Tech Neck is not permanent if caught early.
You cannot fix this issue simply by "trying to stand up straight." Once the muscles have adapted to this poor posture, your body needs a reset.
Our approach focuses on restoring the biomechanics of the cervical spine. Through gentle adjustments, we mobilize the stiff joints that are locking your head in that forward position. We also provide specific exercises to strengthen the deep neck flexors—the muscles responsible for holding your head upright against gravity.
Book Your Assessment Today
Your phone isn't going anywhere, but your pain can.
If you are tired of rubbing your neck at the end of the workday, it is time to take action. The team at {{location.name}} is here to help you regain your posture and your comfort.
Call us today at {{location.phone}} to schedule your consultation. Let's make sure your spine lasts as long as you do.
