Headaches, Screens, and Stress — The Hidden Posture Problem in Port Elizabeth

Introduction

If you spend hours on a computer or phone, headaches may be more about posture than stress. Many professionals in Port Elizabeth are experiencing what’s now called tech-neck tension.

How posture creates headaches

Every centimetre your head moves forward doubles the strain on neck muscles. Those tight muscles compress joints and irritate nerves that feed the head and eyes, creating the classic tension or pressure headaches.

The bigger picture

When your neck loses alignment, blood flow and nerve communication to the head are disrupted. You may feel foggy, irritable, or tired — not just sore.

How chiropractic care helps

Chiropractic adjustments restore normal motion to these overloaded joints, reducing nerve irritation and improving posture. With time, this retrains the muscles and nervous system to hold your head where it belongs.

Simple daily resets

• Lift your screen to eye level.

• Every 30 minutes: roll your shoulders, look far away, stand up.

• Strengthen your upper back — the true antidote to “tech-neck.”

• Sleep with one supportive pillow, not two.

The result

Less tension, clearer focus, better energy. Headaches aren’t “just stress”; they’re your body asking for balance.

Need help finding that balance?

Visit Restore Chiropractic, Walmer — trusted by families and professionals across Port Elizabeth.

📞 041 450 6287 | 🌐 www.restorechiropractic.co.za

Reference: Harvard Health: Posture and Pain Connection