Suffering From Tech Neck? Simple Sujok Remedies You Can Try At Home

Tech neck and mobile spine syndrome is a rapidly emerging lifestyle-related health problem caused by excessive use of smartphones, laptops, and digital devices. Prolonged bending of the head while looking at screens and putting more pressure on neck than normal. This constant strain disturbs the natural alignment of the neck and spine.

In the early stage, it appears as mild neck pain or stiffness, but if ignored, it can progress to chronic pain, nerve compression, spinal degeneration, and long-term postural deformities. This condition is alarming, and common not only among office workers but also in children, teenagers, and homemakers, making it a serious modern spinal health concern.

Symptoms

• Neck, shoulder and upper back pain and stiffness

• Headache or heaviness in the head

• Tingling or numbness in arms and fingers

• Reduced neck movement

• Burning sensation between shoulder blades

• Fatigue and poor posture

Main causes

• Prolonged mobile phone use with bent neck

• Working on laptops without proper screen height

• Poor sitting posture

• Long hours of screen time without breaks

• Weak neck, shoulder, and back muscles

• Lack of physical activity and stretching

Home remedies

• Keep the mobile screen at eye level

• Take 5 minute break every 30 minutes

• Apply warm compress to neck and shoulders

• Gentle neck stretching and rotation exercises

• Sleep on a proper sized pillow

• Daily yoga I very effective in this problem

Sujok Therapy

On the highlighted area on the thumb (see photo), press or massage for five to 10 minutes daily. On the same area, apply a straight line of red colour. Follow this with date seeds, dried peas or methi seeds. To hold the seeds in place use a medical adhesive tape. Keep it for three to four hours, If any discomfort, remove it.

(Rajshree Vora is an obesity consultant, dietitian and nutritionist, Sujok therapist, counsellor, and yoga therapist. You can write to her at enquiry@rajshreeyoga.com)