Neck Pain in IT Professionals: Real Causes & Simple Fixes | Dr. Sriram Krishnamoorthy
🔍 Working long hours on your laptop or mobile? You’re not alone—neck pain is now one of the most common complaints among IT professionals. In this video, Dr. Sriram Krishnamoorthy, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, explains why this happens and how simple ergonomic corrections and stretches can help you avoid serious neck and nerve issues.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ Why neck pain increased after the shift to work-from-home
✔️ What is Tech Neck Syndrome and how to identify it
✔️ How poor posture leads to disc bulge, nerve compression, and fatigue
✔️ Easy workstation setup tips to reduce neck and back strain
✔️ When neck pain becomes serious and needs medical attention
✔️ How Upper Cross Syndrome causes long-term muscular imbalance
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Neck pain post-COVID in IT professionals
01:00 – Why work-from-home setups trigger more problems
02:00 – Understanding posture-related neck issues and muscle imbalance
03:15 – Ergonomic tips: monitor height, keyboard, mouse, chair & footrest
04:15 – Exercise, hydration, and breaks: why they matter
05:15 – When to consult a doctor and check for nerve-related symptoms
📌 Key Takeaways:
Poor posture and long screen hours are leading to rising cases of Tech Neck Syndrome in the IT workforce.
90% of neck pain is postural and preventable with proper lifestyle changes.
Set up your home office with monitor at eye level, external keyboard and mouse, and a footrest.
Take a break every 45 minutes, hydrate regularly, and move your body.
If your pain radiates to the hands or causes numbness, consult a doctor immediately.
Muscle imbalance from sitting too long leads to Upper Cross Syndrome—exercise is the only fix.
💬 Do you spend long hours in front of a screen? Let us know your neck pain triggers and fixes in the comments!
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📢 Medical Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please consult your orthopedic doctor for a personal evaluation and treatment plan.
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