Neck, Shoulders, and Tech Neck: Releasing Modern Tension. - The Body in Balance Series

Do you ever feel like your shoulders are up around your ears? Or notice a constant ache in the back of your neck after scrolling on your phone or working on your laptop? If so, you’re probably dealing with tech neck—a modern-day condition that’s become one of the most common issues we treat at BSPOKR.

Based on the Mornington Peninsula, we help clients release tension, improve posture, and feel relief through tailored Remedial Massage Therapy that addresses the real causes of neck and shoulder pain.

What Is Tech Neck?

“Tech neck” is a term used to describe the strain and discomfort caused by looking down at screens for long periods—whether it's your phone, tablet, or laptop. The average head weighs around 5kg, but when you tilt it forward, the pressure on your spine can increase up to 25kg. That’s a lot of stress on your neck and shoulders.

Common Symptoms of Tech Neck

• Tight, achy shoulders

• Stiff neck or reduced range of motion

• Headaches (especially behind the eyes or temples)

• Tingling or numbness in arms or hands

• Upper back pain or fatigue

• Feeling like you constantly need to “crack” your neck

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it’s not something to ignore.

How BSPOKR Remedial Massage Can Help

Our remedial massage therapy sessions target the muscles most affected by poor posture and screen time. We go beyond a general rub-down to assess posture, release tension, and support long-term correction.

Techniques may include:

🌀 Trigger Point Therapy – to release those “hot spots” that cause referred pain
📏 Postural Realignment – hands-on techniques and take-home advice to rebalance your body
💆♂️ Neck and Shoulder Release – to instantly ease pressure and improve circulation
🧠 Nervous System Reset – to reduce stress and bring calm to your whole system

We Treat Locals Who Sit, Scroll & Drive

Whether you’re working from home in Mount Eliza, commuting from Frankston, or catching up on emails in a local cafe, we know how much tech tension can affect your quality of life. That’s why BSPOKR offers customised, targeted massage therapy to help you function at your best.

We welcome clients from Mornington, Mount Martha, Dromana, Hastings and beyond.

You Weren’t Meant to Live with That Tension

We’re here to help you feel lighter, more mobile, and pain-free—without relying on painkillers or guesswork.