Unwind Your Tech Neck

Why your phone might be messing with your spine (and how to fix it fast)

You’re not imagining it:
Your neck feels tighter. Your shoulders round forward. And that dull ache at the base of your skull? It's real.

Blame your phone. Or your laptop. Or your hours of looking down.

This is “Tech Neck”, and it’s become the new normal.

But here’s what most people miss:
It’s not just about stiffness. It’s about what that constant forward head position is doing to your spine, your breathing, your mood, and even your energy levels.

Let’s break it down 👇

1. Tech Neck = Forward Head Posture

For every inch your head shifts forward, your neck takes on 10 extra pounds of strain.
Over time, this leads to muscle fatigue, headaches, neck pain, and postural breakdown.

Quick Fix:
Hold your phone at eye level.
Set a timer to check your posture every hour.
Start reversing the damage, one tiny shift at a time.

2. It Shrinks Your Breathing Power

When your head juts forward, your ribcage collapses. That makes it harder to take full, deep breaths, and limits oxygen flow to your brain and body.

Try This:
Sit tall.
Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds.
Exhale fully through your mouth for 6.
Do 3 rounds. Feel the space open up.

3. It Messes With Your Mood

Your posture affects your nervous system. Slouched, compressed posture sends “stress” signals to your brain.
Better posture = better balance = calmer, more focused you.

Try This:
Stand against a wall, heels, butt, upper back touching.
Pull your shoulders back and tuck your chin.
Hold for 60 seconds. Notice the lift in your energy.

4. It’s Fixable (But You Have to Catch It Early)

Tech Neck is sneaky. It builds slowly, and by the time you feel it, your body’s already compensating in other ways.

The earlier you fix it, the faster your results.
And the right posture work can literally change the way you feel walking into your day.

Start With This 3-Step Reset:

→ Eye-level phone use
→ Daily wall posture reset
→ Breathing breaks between tasks

Then build from there.

And if you’re local to Madison, come in for a digital posture screening.

We’ll help you see exactly where you’re stuck, and create a plan to restore alignment, mobility, and energy.

Your phone doesn’t get to decide how your spine feels.
You do.