08/10/2025
my research topic🥰
Tech Neck
As a physiotherapist, Iam seeing a surge in patients with neck pain, headaches, and postural imbalances caused by prolonged smartphone and screen use. Tech Neck (Text Neck) Syndrome is no longer just a concern for office workers—it’s affecting people across all age groups.
🔍 What is Tech Neck?
Tech Neck refers to chronic neck strain resulting from the forward head posture adopted while looking down at phones, tablets, or screens for extended periods.
📉 The Biomechanical Load on the Cervical Spine
For every degree the neck tilts forward, the weight on the cervical spine increases exponentially:
📱 0° Neutral → 4.5-5.5 kg
📱 15° Forward → 12 kg
📱 30° Forward → 18 kg
📱 45° Forward → 22 kg
📱 60° Forward → 27 kg
Imagine holding a 27 kg weight on your neck for hours—that’s what excessive phone use can do!
⚠️ Patients may present with:
✅ Neck stiffness & pain
✅ Upper trapezius & levator scapulae tightness
✅ Rounded shoulders & kyphotic posture
✅ Frequent headaches (suboccipital tension)
✅ Radicular symptoms in severe cases
💡 Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Approach
✔ Postural Awareness & Ergonomics → to maintain screen at eye level and avoid prolonged forward head posture.
✔ Strengthening Exercises → Focus on deep cervical flexors, scapular stabilizers, and core.
✔ Stretching & Mobility Work → Address tightness in the pectorals, SCM, and upper traps.
✔ Manual Therapy → Soft tissue release, joint mobilizations, and neural glides as needed.
✔ Neural & Vestibular Training → For patients with dizziness or proprioceptive deficits.
🚀 Prevention is the Key! Encourage regular posture resets, movement breaks, and tech-free intervals throughout the day.
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