tech neck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Neck pain, stiffness, and discomfort resulting from poor posture while using electronic devices (e.g. smartphones, tablets, and computers).
A person experiencing such neck pain from digital device use.

/ˈtɛknɛk/

tech neck tech necks

From tech (“the use of electronic devices”) + neck (“physical strain in the neck due to poor posture”).

screen neck text neck

device addiction digital fatigue forward head posture posture correction repetitive strain injury

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