Spinal Health Week (26 May – 1 June) is coming SOON! Organisations including government agencies, corporations, businesses and education facilities nationally, are registering in the Spinal Health Week movement to help improve the spinal health of all Australians.
An initiative of the Australian Chiropractors Association, Spinal Health Week is Australia’s longest-running, award winning awareness campaign dedicated to improving spinal health by preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Annually, this important community health initiative focusses on preventing a specific spine-related condition while promoting the importance of maintaining overall good spinal health of Australians of all ages.
Spinal Health Week is giving Australian’s the heads up on tech neck!
In 2025 our focus is on preventing Tension Neck Syndrome, commonly known as “tech neck” or “text neck” – a global health concern caused by poor posture and the prolonged or incorrect use of digital devices, including smartphones, tablets and computers.
With 75.5% of Australians aged 16 to 64 using computers daily and nearly 87% regularly using smartphones, the need to educate the public on tech neck prevention is more urgent than ever. Office workers, students, and everyday device users are all at risk from non-ergonomic setups and poor posture habits.
Currently, over 6.1 million Australians are living with MSDs, including debilitating neck pain. That’s why, during National Spinal Health Week, we’re calling on communities and organisations to join the Spinal Health Week movement to share practical strategies to prevent tech neck, support spinal health, and reduce the economic and personal burden of MSDs.
Why your support matters
By supporting Spinal Health Week, you’ll be sharing this vital health message within your organisation and the wider community. We’re encouraging all Australians, particularly frequent tech users, parents, students, and office workers, to adjust their thinking on how they use devices and take proactive steps to prevent and manage tech neck.
We invite you to:
- Share FREE downloadable resources with your networks
- Raise awareness across workplaces, schools, and communities
- Participate in the Align & Shine Awards, recognising outstanding community participation
Registered supporters receive access to our free digital toolkit, including:
- Tech Neck factsheets for adults, students and parents
- Ergonomic and Electronic Device Use checklists for workplaces and home
- Social media captions + images and graphics
- Printable posters and digital graphics to encourage communities to “get the heads up on tech neck”
- Media release, promotional copy and newsletter templates
REGISTER NOW and join the Spinal Health Week Movement!
