Managing Tech Neck with the Alexander Technique

If you work at a computer, you likely know the feeling of "tech neck"—that persistent ache at the base of your skull, tightness across your shoulders, and the exhausting effort of constantly reminding yourself to "sit up straight."

Why "Sitting up Straight" Doesn't Work

Most advice for tech neck involves adding more effort: pulling your shoulders back, tucking your chin, or bracing your core. This just trades one form of tension for another. The Alexander Technique teaches you how to stop pulling yourself down toward the screen in the first place.