Tech Neck or Desk Jockey Syndrome? How to Ease Desk Posture Pain | South Edmonton
Long hours at a desk can leave your neck and shoulders tight and your posture rounded. Here is what may help, from massage to manual osteopathy.
What is desk jockey syndrome?
'Desk jockey syndrome' is a nickname for the neck, shoulder, upper back and wrist tension that builds up from long hours at a desk. A therapeutic massage or Manual Osteopathic Therapy for postural strain may help relieve the tightness, especially combined with regular movement breaks.
Book: Therapeutic Massage 60 mins ($115) or MOT 45 min Follow-up: 45 min Follow-up: Chronic Fascial Tension, Postural Strain ($120)
I have a stiff neck from desk work. What can help?
Looking at a screen for hours keeps the neck and upper shoulders working constantly. A head, neck and shoulder massage or neck-and-shoulder acupuncture may help ease the stiffness. Raising your screen to eye level can also help.
Book: Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage 30 mins ($75) or AcuRelief 45 min Neck And Shoulder ($105)
What is 'tech neck' and how do I fix it?
Tech neck is neck and upper back strain from looking down at phones and laptops. Massage focused on the neck and shoulders, or Manual Osteopathic Therapy for postural strain, may help release tight areas while you work on screen height and posture.
Book: Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage 45 mins ($100) or MOT 45 min Follow-up: 45 min Follow-up: Chronic Fascial Tension, Postural Strain ($120)
Can massage fix my rounded shoulders and bad posture?
Massage can't change posture on its own, but releasing tight chest, neck and shoulder muscles may make it easier to sit and stand taller. A longer Manual Osteopathic session for postural strain or a therapeutic massage, plus strengthening exercises, works best.
Book: MOT 75 min Follow-up: Combined Postural Strain and Muscular Tension Across Multiple Areas ($160) or Therapeutic Massage 60 mins ($115)
My shoulders creep up to my ears when I'm stressed at work. What helps?
Stress makes the upper trapezius and neck muscles tighten and stay 'on'. A neck and shoulder gua sha session or a head, neck and shoulder massage may help them let go.
Book: Neck & Shoulder Tension Release Gua Sha (up to 30 mins) ($60) or Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage 45 mins ($100)
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