Tech Neck: How Modern Posture Impacts Long-Term Health

“The body adapts to what we repeatedly ask of it.”

- Farmhouse Chiropractic

“Tech neck” describes the strain placed on the neck and upper spine from prolonged screen use, forward head posture, and sedentary habits. Over time, these patterns can lead to neck pain, headaches, shoulder tension, and reduced mobility.

At Farmhouse Chiropractic, we view tech neck as both a postural and strength issue—one that requires correction, not just temporary relief.

Why Tech Neck Develops

When the head moves forward even a few inches, the load on the cervical spine increases significantly. Over time, this can lead to:

• Muscle fatigue and imbalance

• Joint restriction in the neck and upper back

• Reduced spinal stability

• Chronic discomfort and stiffness

Without intervention, these changes can contribute to long-term degeneration and pain.

Our Approach to Tech Neck

Chiropractic care helps restore joint motion and alignment in the cervical and thoracic spine, reducing mechanical stress and improving mobility.

Soft tissue therapies can relieve tension in overworked muscles and improve circulation to restricted areas.

FitLab corrective exercise plays a key role in long-term improvement. Strengthening postural muscles, restoring scapular stability, and retraining movement patterns helps the body maintain proper alignment beyond the treatment table.

Building Resilient Posture

True correction requires more than stretching alone. Combining spinal care with targeted strengthening allows patients to move, work, and train with better support and less strain.

If neck or upper back tension has become part of your daily routine, it may be time to address the underlying patterns driving it.

Explore care at Farmhouse Chiropractic to support strength, posture, and longevity.