Tech Neck

Do you spend hours texting on your smartphone, playing Candy Crush on your tablet, and working at your computer? It’s no wonder that your neck aches. You may have what’s called ‘tech-neck’, a very common and fast growing repetitive strain injury.

And even though it’s a funny name, tech neck is no laughing matter!

What is Tech Neck?

Most people spend way too much time bending over electronic devices, often for several hours each day. Bending your head forward for many hours puts a strain on your spine, and the muscles and ligaments in your neck, shoulders, and upper back. The more you bend, the more pressure your 5kg plus head puts on those areas.

‘Tech-neck’, also called “text neck,” is not a medical term. It’s become the popular term applied to neck pain and upper body soreness that results when the pain in your neck radiates to your shoulders and upper back, specifically from improper posture while interacting with today’s technology.

Working From Home?

Responsible employers offer ergonomically designed seating and workstations to ensure your posture is correct during the hours spent at work. Whether that be use of computers, production processes or other type of employment that mean time spent in a particular position, its essential that your posture is correct.

But now with the advent of widespread home-working it’s unlikely that your dining table or sofa meet the same criteria of a purpose-designed workstation so the risks of repetitive strain injury are significantly increased.

The Dangers of Tech Neck

Tech neck may not be life-threatening, but it can create many conditions that make your life painful and more difficult.

Bad Posture and Balance

When you continually bend your head forward, the muscles in your neck, chest, and back become almost frozen in that position, giving you rounded shoulders and making it harder for you to stand up straight. Bad posture can lead to bad balance.

Headaches

Bending your head forward for hours can make your neck muscles go into spasm. That neck pain can radiate up into your head, causing that to ache, too.

Decreased Mobility

Soreness and pain in your neck and back can lead to a tight feeling in your upper body, which makes it harder to move.

Easy to Use Products

Attach the device to your back or neck using the reusable self-adhesive pads supplied with the device or the optional elasticated neck pouch.

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• You can easily connect with the POSE UP app on your smartphone
• You need less than one minute to learn the app’s features.
• You can manage your Angle°, Vibrate Level and Vibrate Delay.
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