Patients in Merrillville, Highland, and Hobart, Indiana, come to Bone & Joint Specialists for orthopedic services. Spine care is led by Dr. Mohammad Said Shukairy, MD, a board-certified neuro and spine surgeon with more than 12 years of experience in Northwest Indiana. You can meet with Dr. Shukairy to learn how posture-related stress impacts your neck and which treatment options could help.
How Poor Posture Strains Your Neck
Your head weighs more than you think. When it drifts forward while you work at a computer or scroll on your phone, the muscles in your neck have to work overtime to keep everything supported. Slouching your shoulders or rounding your upper back adds even more tension.
Over time, those muscles stay tight and fatigued, and your movement will start to feel restricted. What once felt like minor soreness can turn into nagging pain that shows up more often and lasts longer.
The Long-Term Impact on the Cervical Spine
Poor posture doesn’t stop at muscle strain. Constant stress on the neck can affect the discs that cushion the cervical spine. As those discs wear down, the nearby nerves may become irritated, and the pain can travel into the shoulders, arms, or upper back.
Muscle imbalance also becomes a part of the picture. When the muscles surrounding the cervical spine stop working in sync, movement can feel less controlled and more uncomfortable over time.
Care That Supports Better Neck Health
If you’re experiencing headaches, tingling, or weakness, that can point to nerve involvement. We’ll help determine whether posture is the main issue or whether there’s an underlying spine change that requires attention.
Treatment often begins with physical therapy and guided exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and alignment. When needed, imaging and ongoing spine care provide a clearer path forward.
We’re Here When Neck Pain Starts Getting in the Way
Living with neck pain can wear you down, but you don’t have to manage it on your own.
Bone & Joint Specialists support patients throughout Northwest Indiana to keep you moving comfortably. To schedule an appointment, call 219-795-3360.
