Neck and Shoulder Pain from Poor Posture, Devices, and Desk Work

If you spend long hours on your phone, computer, or sitting at a desk, chances are you’ve felt the aches and stiffness that come with it. This type of discomfort, often called tech neck or forward head posture, is one of the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain we see at Camelback Medical Centers. In today’s world, many of us spend hours each day leaning forward over phones, computers, and desks. While convenient, this posture can take a serious toll on your body, especially your neck and shoulders.

Why It Happens

When you bend forward to look at a device or lean over a desk, the natural curve of your spine changes. Your head, which weighs about 10–12 pounds, shifts out in front of your shoulders. For every inch your head moves forward, the strain on your neck muscles can nearly double. Over time, this creates excessive tension in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

Why Device and Desk Posture Causes Pain

When you lean forward to look at a screen, the natural curve of your spine changes. Your head, which normally weighs about 10–12 pounds, shifts out in front of your shoulders. For every inch forward, the pressure on your neck muscles nearly doubles. Over time, this creates:

Common Symptoms

• Persistent stiffness or tightness in the neck and shoulders

• Dull, aching pain between the shoulder blades

• Headaches, often starting at the base of the skull

• Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms from nerve irritation

• Fatigue from muscle overuse

Long-Term Risks of Ignoring Neck and Shoulder Pain

Without correction, poor posture and long hours at a desk can lead to:

• Chronic neck and shoulder pain

• Spinal misalignment and joint stress

• Degenerative disc changes

• Reduced mobility and flexibility

Neck and Shoulder Pain Treatment at Camelback Medical Centers

At Camelback Medical Centers, we specialize in natural, non-surgical treatments for neck and shoulder pain. Our integrated care team combines:

• Chiropractic Adjustments – Restore proper spinal alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and improve posture.

• Medical Pain Management – Targeted treatments reduce inflammation and provide fast pain relief.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab – Strengthening and posture training exercises help retrain your spine and prevent future pain.

• Soft Tissue Therapy – Trigger point therapy and muscle work release tension and restore flexibility.

Benefits of Treatment

Patients who receive care at Camelback Medical Centers often experience:

• Relief from daily neck and shoulder pain

• Better posture and spinal alignment

• Reduced muscle tightness and headaches

• Long-term prevention of disc and joint problems

Get Relief Today

Don’t let tech neck, poor posture, or desk work pain hold you back. Camelback Medical Centers offers chiropractic, medical, and physical therapy care under one roof to help you feel better, stronger, and healthier.