Best Ergonomic Monitor Arms for Neck Pain & Tension 2026: Optometrist's Guide

The Neck Pain Epidemic: How Monitor Position Fixes It

Neck pain affects 7 in 10 office workers in Canada. The culprit? A monitor positioned too low or too far away.

When your monitor sits below eye level, you unconsciously bend your neck forward and down — a posture called “tech neck.” This forward-head position increases neck load by 400–500% over 8 hours, compressing cervical discs and straining the levator scapulae muscle.