Do you find yourself rubbing your neck after a long day on your phone or computer? Maybe you’ve noticed a constant ache at the base of your skull, tight shoulders, or even tingling down your arms. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing tech neck—one of the most common modern-day posture problems we see at Arco Healthcare Clinic.
And yes—it’s exactly what it sounds like.
What Is Tech Neck?
Tech neck refers to the strain placed on your neck and upper spine from prolonged use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other digital devices. The average head weighs about 5kg, but when you tilt it forward to look at a screen, the load on your neck increases dramatically—up to 27kg of force when tilted 60 degrees.
Over time, this unnatural position puts chronic stress on the muscles, joints, and discs in your neck and upper back, leading to pain and dysfunction.
Common Symptoms of Tech Neck
If you’re dealing with tech neck, you might notice:
- Persistent neck stiffness or soreness
- Tension headaches, especially at the base of the skull
- Upper back or shoulder tightness
- Reduced neck mobility
- Numbness or tingling in arms or hands
- A feeling of heaviness or fatigue in the upper body
- Poor posture or visible forward head position
Sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone.
When to See a Physiotherapist
Mild soreness may go away with a few stretches or a break from screens—but if the symptoms keep coming back, worsen, or start interfering with daily life, it’s time to see a physiotherapist.
Here’s how physiotherapy at Arco Healthcare Clinic can help:
✅ Comprehensive Assessment
We assess your posture, spinal mobility, muscle tension, and how you use your body throughout the day—including at work or while using devices.
✅ Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy techniques relieve tension, improve joint mobility, and restore balance to your upper body.
✅ Targeted Exercises
We prescribe specific stretches and strengthening movements to correct posture, reduce muscle fatigue, and support long-term relief.
✅ Postural Education
We’ll help you understand proper alignment and offer ergonomic tips to modify your workspace, phone use, and daily habits to support your recovery.
Prevention Starts with Awareness
The sooner you address tech neck, the easier it is to treat. Our bodies are incredibly adaptable—when given the right support. Physiotherapy not only relieves pain but helps you build resilience, so you can stay active, focused, and pain-free in today’s tech-heavy world.
Neck pain doesn’t have to be your “new normal.”
Book a physiotherapy assessment at Arco Healthcare Clinic and let’s create a personalised plan to restore comfort, posture, and balance—so you can move through life with ease.
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