Feeling that nagging neck pain after a day glued to your screen? You’re not alone — around 1 in 5 Aussies experience neck pain, and with tech use skyrocketing across all age groups, it’s no surprise more of us are dealing with what’s now being called ‘tech neck.’

This Spinal Health Week (26 May – 1 June 2025), we’re encouraging everyone to Consult a Chiro and get on top of ‘tech neck’ before it becomes a bigger problem. With Australians spending more time than ever scrolling, streaming, and working online, the strain on our necks and spines is real.

What is ‘tech neck’?

It’s the result of everyday habits like bending your neck to check your phone, working at non-ergonomic desks, or hunching over laptops for hours on end. Chances are, either you or someone you know has felt that familiar ache.

And here’s a stat that might surprise you:
A 2025 Journal of Clinical Medicine study found that tilting your neck just 15 degrees while looking at your phone adds about 12 kilos of extra pressure on your spine! That’s like carrying a heavy shopping bag — on your neck — all day.

The good news? Chiropractic care can help.

Chiros have been helping Aussies with back and neck pain for over a century. We know spinal health inside out, and we’re here to support you in managing and preventing tech neck with safe, effective care.

At Mend Chiropractic, we’re ready to help you get your neck (and your life) back on track. Spinal Health Week is the perfect time to book in and learn how we can relieve tech neck pain and help you feel and move better.

Remember, prevention is key. Download the Australian Chiropractors Association’s FREE resources — including ergonomic checklists, stretching posters, and tips for adults, parents, and students — at www.chiro.org.au

Quick Tips to Beat Tech Neck:

• Cut back on screen time when you can
• Keep your neck at less than a 15° angle when using devices
• Set up your workstation properly — screens at eye level, back supported, feet flat
• Use both hands when typing to avoid extra strain
• Stand up, stretch and move regularly

Let’s keep our spines strong and healthy — not hunched and hurting!