Don’t look down

We all know about tech neck, which is a forward head posture while looking at our phone or other devices. Spending so many hours in this forward head position can cause pain in the neck and shoulders.

A consequence of some long spinal fusions is a loss of spinal curves that are not fused. I saw my cervical X-ray a few years ago after looking into TOS (thoracic outlet syndrome), and I have lost my normal lordotic cervical curve.

What do I do? I try to not look down at screens, but lift them to eye level. I use voice to text when I can in order to not have to look at my phone. I support my neck when I'm resting on my back, and I've recently included more cervical support by using a blanketed pool noodle under my cervical spine. And, as pictured, I bring my book to eye level, instead of reading from a book in my lap.