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As a chiropractor and functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and founder of Thrive After 35. I am here to help you live your healthiest most vibrant life.

01/06/2025

TOP 10 TIPS FOR TECH NECK PREVENTION
Too much screen time can cause tech neck in people of all ages. Adjust your thinking this Spinal Health Week with the following 10 tips for prevention:

1. SIT WITH COMFORTABLE UPRIGHT POSTURE with shoulders relaxed and feet flat on the floor.

2. BE AWARE OF TIME SPENT USING TECHNOLOGY by monitoring device use and taking regular breaks.

3. STOP BENDING YOUR NECK to look down at a phone or tablet. Hold the device at eye level.

4. USE BOTH HANDS CONCURRENTLY or alternate between left and right when typing on a smartphone.

5. DON’T WALK LOOKING DOWN at a phone. Hold your head up straight and engage with the world.

6. TAKE REGULAR MOVEMENT BREAKS to look away from your device, move your neck from side to side and stretch every 10 minutes if using mobile devices, and every 30 minutes if using computers.

7. ENSURE COMPUTERS are ergonomically set up so the monitor is at eye level and arm’s length away.

8. USE AN ADJUSTABLE ergonomic office chair so the knees are slightly lower than the hips.

9. EXERCISE REGULARLY to maintain a healthy spine and overall health and wellbeing.

10. CONSULT AN ACA CHIROPRACTOR to limit and treat spinal health problems including tech neck

31/05/2025

University students are at greater risk of suffering , specifically . Research shows 73% of students experience neck pain, with 40% saying it impacts their productivity.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June) to get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief. Visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

31/05/2025

📚📱Students who use for studying are more likely to suffer neck and shoulder pain than those who use smartphones for other purposes. It is recommended that students limit the use of smartphones, especially during leisure time.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June) to get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief. Visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au

31/05/2025

🏠💻 Working from home?
People who work from home are at greater risk of developing neck pain, with 64.7% presenting with symptoms of neck pain.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June). To get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

30/05/2025

The prevalence of neck pain is higher among office workers than in the general community, with studies suggesting 70% of desk workers report neck pain.

If you frequently use computers and suffer from neck pain, adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ this 26 May – 1 June. To get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, or to consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief, visit 👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

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30/05/2025

📱 On average, Australians spend 6.8 hours a day browsing online, which can significantly impact their spinal health.

Extended screen time, poor posture, and tech-heavy routines are fuelling a rise in Tech Neck – a painful, preventable musculoskeletal disorder.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June) to get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief. Visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

29/05/2025

1 in 5 Australians suffer from neck pain. It is one of the nation’s leading disability causes and a major public health burden. Globally, 222 million people experience neck pain with neck and back pain costing the Australian economy $55 Billion annually.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June) to get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief.

Visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

29/05/2025

Tech Neck Symptoms �Sore neck? You might be experiencing Tech Neck – a modern-day musculoskeletal disorder caused by poor posture and prolonged use of digital devices.��

Common symptoms include:
�⚠️ Neck and shoulder pain
�⚠️ Headaches or tension around the base of the skull�
⚠️ Upper back stiffness�
⚠️ Reduced mobility or flexibility�
⚠️ Tingling in the arms or hands�
⚠️ Poor posture or visible hunching��

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to adjust your thinking.��

Join the National Spinal Health Week Movement (26 May – 1 June) to learn how to prevent Tech Neck and support a healthier spine, access FREE resources and drug-free pain relief options from an ACA chiropractor.�
👉 Visit: www.spinalhealthweek.org.au��

28/05/2025

📊 Did you know 56% of Australians are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity?

This increasingly sedentary lifestyle is contributing to a range of spinal health concerns, with neck pain emerging as a prevalent issue.

Prolonged hours spent seated in a desk chair, followed by extended periods of inactivity and screen time like gaming or binge watching, can result in poor posture and weight gain, exacerbating musculoskeletal disorders like neck pain.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June) to get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief.

Visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

28/05/2025

🎮💥 Gamers, it’s time to adjust your thinking!
Is technology giving you a pain in the neck? It’s not the game – it's how you play it!

Long hours of gaming can strain your neck and spine, leading to Tech Neck, a musculoskeletal disorder not uncommon in gamers.

Symptoms include:
⚠️ Neck & shoulder pain
⚠️ Headaches
⚠️ Stiffness or slouching
⚠️ Postural changes and spinal curvature

Tackle head-on
✅ Sit upright with relaxed shoulders
✅ Keep your screen at eye level
✅ Use an ergonomic chair
✅ Stretch between matches
✅ Move your body between sessions

🧠 Get the Heads Up on Tech Neck this (26 May – 1 June).
💡 Grab FREE resources or consult an ACA chiropractor for drug-free pain relief 👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au

27/05/2025

Kids & Parents Get the HEADS UP on Tech Neck!
With increased time spent on phones, tablets, and screens, children and young people are increasingly at risk of developing tech neck – a musculoskeletal disorder caused by poor posture and prolonged forward head tilt.

Non-ergonomic setups and bad posture habits while using devices like tablets, computers or smartphones can also contribute to this growing concern for children and adults alike.

Follow the Institute of Family Studies guidelines to limit screen time, encourage movement, and support better posture, spinal health and overall wellbeing.

💡 Want to help your child avoid tech neck? Visit www.spinalhealthweek.org.au for FREE resources including factsheets, guides and podcasts or to consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief.

27/05/2025

💻 Spend hours on a computer for work, gaming, or study?

You could be at risk of developing Tech Neck - a growing spinal health concern caused by poor posture and prolonged screen time.

Common symptoms include:
⚠️ Headaches
⚠️ Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
⚠️ Postural changes and spinal curvature (especially in older adults)

Adjust your thinking: Prevention starts with smart habits:
✅ Maintain an upright, relaxed posture
✅ Take regular movement and stretching breaks
✅ Set your screen at eye level
✅ Use an ergonomic chair (knees slightly lower than hips)
✅ Consider a sit-stand desk to reduce spinal strain

If you frequently use computers and suffer from neck pain, adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’. To get the heads up on tech neck and access FREE resources, or to consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief from neck pain, visit www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

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