‘Tech Neck’ Bringing You Down? We’re Here to Help!
If you’re among the 1 in 5 Australians who suffer from neck pain, rest assured you’re not alone. Rising rates of technology usage across all age groups have contributed to the increased prevalence of neck pain, including tension neck syndrome, also known as ‘tech neck.’
This Spinal Health Week (26 May – 1 June 2025) we ask our patients and community to Consult a Chiro and get the heads up on ‘tech neck’. Across the country, thousands of Australians are spending larger chunks of their day staring at screens, placing them at a greater risk of ‘tech neck’.
What Causes Tech Neck?
‘Tech neck’ is commonly caused by a range of everyday activities, including extreme neck flexion to read from a mobile device and spending too long using non-ergonomically set-up computers and desktops. As such, it’s likely you or someone you know may experience ‘tech neck’ at some point in life.
According to a 2025 Journal of Clinical Medicine study, just 15 degrees of neck flexion while using a mobile device such as a phone or desktop monitor places 12 kilograms of additional load on your neck and spine joints, highlighting how easy it is for individuals to place themselves at risk.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Prevent and Manage Tech Neck Symptoms
Chiropractic healthcare offers a low-risk and effective approach to managing ‘tech neck.’ With over 100 years of experience in treating neck and back pain, chiropractors have a deep understanding of spinal health and the function of the nervous system.
If you’re tired of ‘tech neck’ bringing you down, chiropractic care can help!
We at Mandurah Health Chiropractic Clinic are well-equipped to care for ‘tech neck’. Spinal Health Week is a great time to make an appointment with us to find out how we can alleviate ‘tech neck’ and associated pain in your life.
Contact our friendly and helpful front desk health support team to book an appointment today.
Here are some Additional FREE Resources
Prevention is your best protection – so get the heads up on tech neck today and download the Australian Chiropractors Association’s FREE resources, including the ‘Avoiding Tech Neck’ factsheets for Adults, Parents, and Students, the Ergonomic Checklist, the ‘Mobile Device Use Checklist’, the ‘Stand Corrected Stretching Poster’, and much more. To access these resources and for more information on how you can improve your spinal health and overall wellbeing, visit spinalhealthweek.org.au.