tech neck

English

Etymology

From tech +‎ neck, referring to physical strain in the neck due to poor posture while using electronic devices.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɛknɛk/
  • Rhymes: -ɛk

Noun

tech neck (countable and uncountable, plural tech necks)

  1. (informal) Neck pain, stiffness, and discomfort resulting from poor posture while using electronic devices (e.g. smartphones, tablets, and computers).
    • 2023, Beth Spindler, Trauma-Aware Yoga and Movement Therapeutics for Older Adults: Managing Common Conditions by Healing the Nervous System First, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, →ISBN, page 88:
      When I finished writing my first book a couple of years ago, I noticed that the long hours spent at the computer had taken their toll in the form of radiating pain and tingling down my arms. My rheumatologist prescribed a set of strengthening exercises for my “tech neck.” Because I am a yoga therapist, they were already part of my movement vocabulary, but I wasn't practicing them frequently enough to address my issues.
  2. (informal) A person experiencing such neck pain from digital device use.
    Office workers and teenagers are common tech necks in today's screen-heavy world.

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