"People throw around terms like " tech neck " to describe the discomfort, but neck pain is rarely just about the neck. It's about how your head, upper back, shoulders, ribs, and even your breath are working together-or not. Over time, an unsupported upper body leads to tension in your neck that feels as if it just won't go away."
"Your neck, or cervical spine, is made of seven small bones stacked in a gentle curve. That curve helps carry the weight of your head, which is roughly 10 to 11 pounds. Along the front of the neck are small muscles that stabilize the head. Along the back and sides are larger muscles, including the upper trapezius, that are responsible for lifting and turning the head."
"Your upper back (thoracic spine) connects to your rib cage. When the upper back is mobile and not overly rounded, it provides a strong base for your neck. Finally, your shoulder blades sit on the back of your ribs like small moving platforms that support your posture and any twisting and turning motions. That's a lot of work for a small area-which means that when one part is out of alignment, the entire body is compromised."
Neck discomfort often results from poor alignment and prolonged static positions that overload the cervical spine. The neck comprises seven small vertebrae curved to support a 10–11 pound head, with small anterior stabilizers and larger posterior muscles handling movement. Thoracic spine mobility and rib-cage positioning provide the foundational support the cervical spine needs. Shoulder blades function as dynamic platforms on the ribs to maintain posture and enable turning. Prolonged forward head positions and lack of upper-back mobility transfer stress to neck muscles. Focused stretching and short, well-designed yoga practices can reestablish support and reduce persistent neck tension.
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