Can adult tummy time undo the dreaded ‘tech neck’ from hunching over a screen? | Antiviral

Online, “adult tummy time” has gained traction in recent months , with videos filmed by prone TikTokers gaining millions of views.

Various claims have been made about adult tummytime on social media, including that it can help “fix’ one’s posture, alleviate neck and back pain, and undo tech neck”, the hunched, head-forward position many of us inadvertently adopt while desk bound.

Evidence doesn’t suggest adult tummy time will change posture or risk of neck pain in the long term.

Back extension positions may help to maintain range of movement, says Straker .

For strength, Straker also suggests exercises that involve lifting the head and neck against gravity, such as swimming.