30-Second Desk Reset: Tech Neck Relief from Your Cedarburg Chiropractor

Living and working in Cedarburg, we have a vibrant community of professionals, creators, and commuters. But whether you’re working from a home office or a desk in the heart of downtown, your spine is likely paying the price for those long hours behind a screen.

At Newporte Courte Family Chiropractic, we see "Tech Neck" and "Office Slouch" every single day. The good news? You don’t need an hour at the gym to start feeling better. You just need 30 seconds.

The Cedarburg Desk Reset Routine

The "Brugger’s" Break (10 Seconds): Sit at the edge of your chair. Spread your knees, turn your palms up and out, and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Imagine a string pulling the top of your head toward the ceiling.

The Goal: Open the chest and "un-slouch" the mid-back.

The "Sky Reach" (10 Seconds): Interlace your fingers, flip your palms to the ceiling, and reach as high as you can. Take one massive belly breath while you’re up there.

The Goal: Decompress the lower back and wake up your diaphragm.

The "Ear-to-Shoulder" (10 Seconds): Gently drop your right ear toward your right shoulder (keep your shoulders down!). Hold for 5 seconds, then switch sides.

The Goal: Target the "Tech Neck" muscles that cause those late-afternoon tension headaches.

The Pro-Tip: Set a silent alarm on your phone for every 60 minutes. Movement is the "oil" for your joints. If these moves feel restricted or "crunchy," it might be time for a professional tune-up to get things moving correctly again.

Know a co-worker who’s struggling with the "office slouch"? Feel free to forward this email to them—their neck will thank you!