Author: Kelvin Ng

You have probably seen it on the MRT, in coffee shops, and at the office — someone hunched deeply over their phone or laptop, chin jutting forward, shoulders rounded, spine curved like a question mark. In Singapore and around the world, this posture has earned a name: shrimp posture. It may sound harmless, or even amusing. But if you hold this position for hours every day — and most of us do — th...
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Sitting disease Singapore — the health consequences of prolonged sedentary behaviour — is increasingly recognised as one of the most serious threats to modern health. If you sit for 8–12 hours a day at a desk, in your car, or on the couch, you may be unknowingly accelerating the deterioration of your spine, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. How a Sedentary Lifestyle is Causing Chr...
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Forward head posture Singapore in children has reached epidemic proportions. Does your child belong to “Generation C” — the Tech Neck Generation? A 2021 study by Chandoliya et al found that 73% of school-aged children have forward head posture, and 36% have severe head posture. If your child spends hours on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, their spine may already be developing in a concerning d...
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Work from home back pain Singapore — since the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the workplace, millions of Singaporeans have had to set up home offices, often without proper ergonomic equipment. The result has been a surge in neck pain, back pain, and postural problems that chiropractors across Singapore are seeing daily. At Family Health Chiropractic Clinic, we have helped many patients recover fro...
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Tech neck Singapore — neck pain caused by prolonged smart device use — is one of the fastest-growing complaints we see at Family Health Chiropractic. If you have been spending hours hunched over your phone, tablet, or laptop, you may already be experiencing the tell-tale symptoms: a stiff neck, dull headaches, shoulder tension, or upper back pain. How Smart Devices Cause Neck Pain and Headache...
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