Technology and being sedentary can put a big strain on your neck and upper back. In this episode we look at the causes and treatments of tech neck. 

IN THIS EPISODE:
:30- What is "tech" neck? Curving of cervical spine
1:30- What a normal curve looks like
4:00- How long it takes to develop
5:30- Why they see this more with females
7:00- Thinking of your neck like a pully system. 
8:00- Building up your upper and mid back strength. 
8:48- How sitting and leaning forward causes this overtime. 
10:00- Treatments. Chin tucks, manipulation, pulling exercises
12:10- How to avoid this early in life. Start young with proper posture!
13:10- How to tell if you have a problem. Neck hold from table. 
15:14- Workplace changes. Put your screen at eye level.
16:55- Long term problems it can cause if not corrected. 

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