Great question!
Improving your posture or doing neck stretches might ease the pain temporarily, but here’s the thing – it doesn’t address the real issue: the misalignment of your neck’s natural curve.
This misalignment develops over time, often from sitting at desks, looking at screens, or even sleeping in the wrong position.
So while stretching or sitting up straighter can help in the short term, it’s not enough to undo the damage already done.
That’s why it doesn’t matter if you’re working, exercising, or even relaxing at home – neck pain can still creep in, no matter how much you try to correct your habits.
And just in case you’re thinking, “But what if I stop using my phone so much?”
Yes, reducing screen time can help – but it doesn’t solve the underlying tension and pressure on your cervical discs.
Even people who exercise regularly, avoid tech strain, and lead healthy lifestyles experience neck pain because the core issue is misalignment and muscle tension – not just your habits.