Despite these alarming findings, over 40% of respondents are actively fighting what specialists term "tech neck" by modifying their workspace setup or how they sleep. Medical professionals explain that "tech neck" stems from accumulated tension in the neck and shoulders due to extended screen time, which becomes particularly noticeable after taking a break from such activities. If your neck is out of line at night, you're more likely to toss and turn and wake up feeling worse. Lisa Artis shares four posture-sleep fixes to alleviate 'tech neck'. Sleep in the Right PositionIf you've got "tech neck", back or side sleeping is best.