Is Your Desk Job or Homework Hurting Your Spine?

💻 Posture, Screens & Spinal Strain: What You Need to Know

Whether you're clocking in at the office or studying for school, one thing is certain: long hours at a computer can lead to neck pain, back stiffness, fatigue, and even headaches.

At Abundant Health Chiropractic, we help both students and working professionals stay aligned and pain-free—even in a screen-dominated world.

🧍‍♂️ Common Computer-Related Postural Issues

🔻 Forward Head Posture (“Tech Neck”)

Looking down at laptops and phones compresses the neck and puts up to 60 lbs of pressure on your cervical spine.

🪑 Slouching & Rounded Shoulders

Long hours of sitting cause the core to weaken, the shoulders to roll forward, and the spine to misalign—leading to discomfort and fatigue.

😵‍💫 Eye Strain & Tension Headaches

Poor posture can increase tension around the neck and base of the skull, a common trigger for stress-related headaches.

🛠️ What Chiropractic Can Do

✅ Restore Spinal Alignment – Gentle adjustments correct misalignments caused by prolonged sitting and poor ergonomics.
✅ Improve Posture Awareness – We help you identify movement patterns and give practical advice on workstation setup.
✅ Relieve Pain Naturally – Chiropractic care relieves neck and back pain without medication, supporting whole-body wellness.
✅ Support Focus and Energy – A balanced spine improves nervous system function—helping you feel sharper and more energized.

🔄 Simple At-Home Tips

• Set screen height at eye level

• Use a lumbar roll or support

• Get up and move every 30–60 minutes

• Strengthen your core & stretch your hip flexors

But the most important tip? Get checked regularly to make sure your spine isn’t silently suffering.