Tech Neck and Trap Pain: Posture Solutions for the Active Office Worker
Neck and upper back pain shouldn’t hold you back from living your best life. Yet for many active adults, long hours at a desk or scrolling on a phone leave them battling “tech neck” and stubborn trap tension. The result? Headaches, shoulder stiffness, and nagging pain that sabotages workouts and daily life.
At Identity Chiropractic in Overland Park, we specialize in helping busy, active professionals break free from tech neck pain—offering both immediate relief and lasting solutions that keep you moving strong.
What Is Tech Neck?
Tech neck is the modern-day posture problem caused by leaning forward toward screens. This forward head posture stresses the cervical spine, creating strain through the neck and trapezius muscles. Left untreated, it doesn’t just cause stiffness—it can also lead to:
Chronic headaches
Shoulder blade pain
Tingling or numbness down the arms
Reduced strength and mobility during workouts
Disc bulges and herniations
Why Chiropractic Care Works
At Identity Chiropractic, we know tech neck pain isn’t just a nuisance—it’s your body telling you something is off. Our approach combines advanced chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapies, and corrective exercises to not only provide fast relief, but also address the root causes.
Here’s how we help:
Chiropractic Adjustments: Restore proper cervical alignment and joint range of motion, relieve nerve pressure, and reduce muscle compensations.
Soft Tissue & Rehab Techniques: Including dry needling, ART, cupping, and targeted rehab to release tension and retrain muscles.
Corrective Exercise & Strength Training: Build long-term stability and resilience so your posture supports both work and workouts.
We like seeing you, but not for the same reason all of the time. This integrated system means you don’t just feel better—you stay better.
Simple Steps You Can Start Today
While chiropractic care delivers the fastest and most lasting results, here are a few posture hacks and stretches you can do daily to fight back against tech neck:
Ergonomic Reset: Keep your monitor at eye level and avoid leaning forward. If you have a standing desk, even better.
Movement Breaks: Stand, stretch, and walk for 2–3 minutes every hour.
Quick Stretches:
Chin Tucks: Gently pull your chin straight back to realign your neck.
Lateral Isometric: Keep your head in neutral, place your hand on the side of your head and resist pressure.
Doorway Chest Stretch: Open up tight chest muscles that contribute to hunching.
Strength tip: Add rows or band pull-aparts to balance out all that forward posture.
Imagine Life Without Nagging Neck Pain
Picture sitting at your desk without stiffness, hitting the gym without restriction, and enjoying time with your family free of headaches or tension. Our patients routinely tell us that after care at Identity Chiropractic, they not only move better, but also feel more energized and confident in their bodies.
You don’t have to live with tech neck. With the right care, relief and long-term results are within reach.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
At Identity Chiropractic, we combine evidence-based care, advanced techniques, and personalized rehab programs to help you feel better fast and build lasting health.
👉 Book your appointment today and experience how chiropractic care can transform your posture, your workouts, and your life.
- Team IC