Most neck pain comes from muscle strain — poor posture, sleeping in an awkward position, or prolonged screen use — rather than a structural problem. Cervical spondylosis (age-related wear in the neck's joints and discs) is a common cause in older adults.
The vast majority of back pain is "non-specific" or mechanical — caused by strain on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the spine from ev…
Jul 20, 2026
Yes, genuinely — sustained poor posture (like prolonged forward head position while looking at a screen, or slouched sitting) increases mech…
Jul 20, 2026
Prolonged sitting, especially with poor posture or an unsupportive chair, is a real, well-documented contributor to back pain — not because …
Jul 20, 2026