What if you could switch off your neck pain as easily as hitting a button? For many, that nagging ache and stiffness is caused by a structural imbalance—often signaled by the development of a noticeable “tech neck” hump at the base of the neck. This bump is your body’s way of compensating for poor posture and a forward head position, and over time, it can lead to serious long-term consequences.
The Cervical Curve: Nature’s Design
Your neck is designed to maintain a 60-degree curve to support your 12-15 lb head. But between screens, stress, and sitting, many people now suffer from a condition called forward head posture. This causes the spinal cord to stretch and puts constant tension on the nervous system, reducing communication between the brain and body. Left unchecked, this can develop into Dowager’s Hump and chronic health issues.
Common Causes of Forward Head Posture
- Whiplash injuries from auto accidents or sports trauma
- Tech habits like texting, scrolling, or poor ergonomic setup
- Spinal misalignments in the neck or thoracic spine
- Emotional stress leading to chronic muscle tension and guarding
Why This Matters
When your cervical spine loses its natural curve, it interferes with nerve flow and slows signal transmission in the body. This disconnection may show up as headaches, fatigue, tight shoulders, digestive trouble, sleep issues, and more. Even children are now showing signs of spinal distortion due to increased screen time and heavy backpacks.
Restore Function and Relieve Pain
Our team at Van Dam Chiropractic in Fargo ND specializes in restoring spinal alignment and correcting forward head posture. Using chiropractic adjustments, posture retraining, and custom therapeutic exercises, we help patients turn off neck pain and “power on” better health—naturally and safely.
Ready to ditch the tech neck? Call (701) 532-5320 today to schedule your spinal evaluation. Your neck—and your nervous system—will thank you.
For Your Health,
Dr. Scott Van Dam
