Author: Dr. Kim Jung-hyun, Tong-In Clinic
Editor : Sia
Hello! I'm Kim Jung-hyun, doctor at Tongin Korean Medicine Clinic.
You've probably heard a lot about Tech Neck Syndrome, right?
In Korea, we call "tech neck" as "turtle neck"! It's named this way because the posture resembles a turtle's curved neck.
You might think, "aren't all modern people having like tech necks these days?!" and take it lightly, but if left untreated, it can be a serious condition that may even cause disc problems. 😢
Therefore, managing and preventing tech neck early on is most important! Let's learn about it together. 😘
1. What is Tech(Turtle) Neck Syndrome?
Tech Neck Syndrome is more about neck alignment than a disease. It refers to a state where the head protrudes forward in an inverted C-shape rather than the normal C-curve.
Most problems occur due to improper muscle use while constantly bending the neck during activities like using electronic devices, studying, or computer work. To support this bent neck, muscles work opposite to their original purpose, losing balance.
This can lead to various symptoms, including stiff pain in the neck and shoulders (aka "담[dam]"), as well as headaches starting from the back of the neck, numbness in hands, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ, your jaw muscle and joint**)** symptoms. 😢
That's why this condition is sometimes more broadly called upper neck syndrome.
💢 Muscles that become excessively stiff: Upper trapezius / Levator scapulae / Pectoralis major & minor
💤 Muscles that become too weak: Deep neck flexors / Lower trapezius / Rhomboids
Full Article: https://www.thepylonsquare.com/blogs/health-beauty/wait-am-i-a-turtle-understanding-tech-neck-syndrome
