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Neck Pain and Tech Neck

Why does your neck always hurt? Dr. Richard Westbrook explains how sitting still and looking down at devices adds load to the neck, and why he's seeing it in kids too.

Video · October 19, 2026

“Why does my neck always hurt?” is one of the questions Dr. Richard hears most. A lot of the answer comes down to how much time we spend sitting still and looking down at screens.

What Dr. Richard covers

  • How sitting without moving cuts circulation and lets tension build up in the neck
  • Why your head, at 10 to 12 pounds, puts more load on your neck the further it tips forward
  • What “tech neck” is and how phones and laptops add to it
  • Why he’s seeing more kids with neck problems

If you’re dealing with neck pain or headaches, read more about neck pain care in Monterey, or book an appointment.

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