Janice Monk Myotherapist

08/02/2026

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25/01/2026

Text Neck” Explained – What Your Phone Is Doing to Your Neck

This image powerfully shows how head position directly multiplies the load on your cervical spine. The human head weighs about 4–5 kg in neutral posture, but as the head tilts forward, the effective load on the neck increases dramatically.

🟢 0° – Neutral Head Position (≈ 5 kg)

When your ears are aligned over your shoulders, the cervical spine carries only the true weight of the head. Muscles work efficiently, discs are evenly loaded, and stress on joints is minimal. This is the safest and most energy-efficient posture.

🟡 15° Forward Tilt (≈ 12 kg)

A small forward tilt nearly doubles the load on the neck. Neck extensors must contract continuously to prevent the head from falling forward, increasing muscle fatigue and early stiffness.

🟠 30° Forward Tilt (≈ 18 kg)

At this angle—very common during phone use—the cervical spine experiences almost four times the normal load. Disc pressure increases, posterior neck muscles are overstretched, and joint compression rises.

🔴 60° Forward Tilt (≈ 27 kg)

This is the most stressful position. The neck now supports more than five times the head’s actual weight. Ligaments, discs, and muscles are overloaded, increasing the risk of:

Chronic neck pain

Disc degeneration

Headaches and nerve irritation

🧠 Why This Matters

The neck is designed for mobility, not sustained load. Holding the head forward for long periods causes cumulative micro-stress that builds silently over time. This is why neck pain often appears gradually rather than suddenly.

25/01/2026

23/01/2026

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

24/12/2025

If anyone has time, can I ask a few people to write References/testimonials for me and my business, how long you have been seeing me, your experience etc.
I am asking for some credits for uni and this is a requirement. Would love if possible, to send to my email, jmonk73@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance ❤

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone, thank you for your support this year and wishing you all a safe holiday with lots of love and laughter x.

02/12/2025

Please note I am not taking on new clients in Gladstone at the moment, unfortunately there is no way for me to stop you booking online although if you do I will be in touch to cancel and i do apologise although I need to look after my existing clients
Thank you for your understanding

10/11/2025

Hi all, I have a 2pm available tomorrow (Tuesday) and also Wednesday 10am and 11am

21/10/2025

I have an 8am & 2pm come available today
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