Tension Neck Syndrome

Tension Neck Syndrome:

• Also known as “tech neck”.
• Results from performing activities with the neck in flexion or rotation (e.g., holding phone with shoulder, turning neck to the side to look at a document while typing)
• Symptoms may involve stiff neck, neck or shoulder tension, knots in the shoulders, tight chest, numbness and tingling in the forearm down to the fingers.
• Headaches may occur due to prolonged periods of looking up or off to the side, or holding arms extended, rounded shoulders, pain between the shoulder blades.

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