Tech neck for patients from Doonside

Care for patients from Doonside at our Blacktown clinic. Neck and upper back discomfort from phones, laptops and long desk days — with practical fixes.

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Our only clinic: 118 Bungarribee Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148

About tech neck care at our clinic

'Tech neck' is a popular name for the neck and upper back discomfort many people notice after long stretches looking down at a phone or laptop. It is not a diagnosis to fear — it is usually a sign your body wants more variety and movement.

  • Position variety. Changing posture regularly matters more than finding one perfect position.
  • Screen at eye level. Simple set-up tweaks reduce sustained neck bending.
  • Strength helps. Neck and upper back exercises build tolerance for desk days.

Read the full tech neck guide for more detail.

Travelling from Doonside

Bungarribee Road links the Blacktown and Doonside areas, which makes the clinic a straightforward, local trip for many Doonside households rather than a drive across the city.

Most patients from Doonside drive and use the clinic's parking. Use the directions link on this page for a live route and current traffic, as conditions change throughout the day.

When to see someone else first

If your symptoms come with feeling unwell, fever, numbness, weakness or followed a significant injury, see your GP or seek urgent care first.

What to expect

Your first visit, step by step

  1. 01About an hour

    Initial Consultation

    On your visit to the clinic, you will be welcomed by our friendly receptionists. You will need to fill out a few details, which we can assist with.

  2. 02About 30 minutes

    Report of Findings

    The Report of Findings is completed on your second visit, after your chiropractor has reviewed and analysed the findings from the initial consultation. It is a take home document for you which explains your condition, if and how chiropractic treatment can help.

  3. 03About 15 minutes

    Regular Visits

    At each visit you will be re-assessed for progress against your treatment plan and treated as required. You and your chiropractor will assess your progress on a regular basis.

Plan your visit

Visiting from Doonside

118 Bungarribee Rd
Blacktown NSW 2148

Parking available · Disabled ramp access. No GP referral is needed.

Monday – Friday
8am – 12pm · 3pm – 7pm
Saturday
8am – 12pm
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Questions

Tech neck: common questions

We do not have a clinic in Doonside. Patients from Doonside visit our only clinic at 118 Bungarribee Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148.

No. Tech neck describes discomfort from sustained postures. It usually improves with more movement, better set-up and strengthening.

They may act as a reminder, but they do not build strength. Regular breaks and exercise tend to be more useful long term.

It can contribute to tension-type and neck-related headaches. If headaches are frequent or severe, mention them at your assessment and see our headache page for warning signs.

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118 Bungarribee Rd
Blacktown NSW 2148

Parking available · Disabled ramp access

Monday – Friday
Saturday
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Not sure which practitioner or time suits you? Our Blacktown reception team will call you, answer your questions and find a time with you.

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  • Since 1990
  • Parking and ramp access
  • Saturday mornings

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