Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc?

[Peregrine Took]

What did you do for it?

Mine came on suddenly with too much online searching combined with carrying heavy packages for several weeks (husband in hospital - wanted outside food, computer equipment, etc).

I was just walking down the street one day about 2 months ago, with a heavy purse around my neck (cross body) and CLUNK - my head drifted down and now there's not getting it up. I did have a pretty pronounced dowager's hump before that.

Its ok when I wake up in the morning after a good night's sleep but by noon - head has drifted back downward.

Thanks for any advice!

[Lulu KC]

1. I think my husband and I both have it

I notice it more in him, of course.
I have done exercises for it before, but if my head wouldn't stay up on its own, I'd call a doctor. Physical therapy may be called for.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-you-can-fix-a-dowagers-hump-prevention-tips

[Borogove]

2. I don't have "tech neck" but I do have "mouse elbow". Very painful. I do a lot of stretching exercises for it.

[SheltieLover]

3. Have had for years. Osteopathic manipulations help a lot.

[Trueblue Texan]

4. Get your eyes checked...

Pull the monitor closer or adjust your chair height. Positioning is everything.