Tech Neck in the Workplace: How Seated Massage Supports Healthier, More Productive Employees
Balanced Pro Massage helping with ‘Tech Neck” with monthly seated corporate massage
What Is Tech Neck and Why It’s Affecting Your Workforce
“Tech neck” is a modern workplace condition caused by prolonged forward-head posture during screen use. When employees spend hours seated at desks looking at computers, laptops, or mobile devices, the natural alignment of the cervical spine is compromised. This places excessive strain on the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and upper back, often resulting in chronic tightness, reduced mobility, tension headaches, and fatigue. Over time, these patterns can negatively impact comfort, focus, and overall job performance.
Why Desk-Based Roles Increase Risk — Even With Ergonomic Setups
Tech companies, medical offices, and administrative teams are especially vulnerable to tech neck because the body is not designed to remain static for long periods. Even with ergonomic chairs or sit-stand desks, muscles fatigue, circulation slows, and tension accumulates when movement is limited. Regular seated massage for desk-based employees helps counteract these effects by releasing overworked muscles, improving circulation, and supporting better posture throughout the workday — without disrupting productivity.
Meet Monica Skalsky and Balanced Pro Massage
Balanced Pro Massage was founded by Monica Skalsky, CAMTC #33056, a licensed massage therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience treating postural strain, repetitive-use injuries, and workplace-related pain. Monica has also served as an instructor at the National Holistic Institute and American Career College, teaching anatomy and clinical technique to future massage therapists. In addition to Balanced Pro Massage, she owns Wrthit (post-operative lymphatic massage services), Peaches by Wrthit (a recovery product line supporting post-surgical comfort), and Massage Business Academy, where she mentors massage professionals nationwide. This combination of hands-on clinical work, teaching experience, and business leadership brings a high level of credibility to corporate wellness programs.
Where Balanced Pro Massage Serves and How Memberships Work
Balanced Pro Massage provides on-site seated massage and corporate wellness services throughout the greater Los Angeles area, offering monthly and quarterly membership options for companies that want consistent, proactive support for their teams.
Primary service areas include:
and, surrounding cities
Frequently Asked Questions About Seated Massage and Tech Neck
How does seated massage help with tech neck?
Seated massage focuses on the neck, shoulders, upper back, and arms — the areas most affected by prolonged screen use. Targeted work reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, and helps restore range of motion.
How often should employees receive massage for lasting results?
Consistency matters. Monthly sessions support maintenance, while bi-monthly or quarterly programs are effective for reducing chronic tension and preventing recurrence in desk-heavy roles.
Is seated massage appropriate in professional office environments?
Yes. Sessions are performed fully clothed, require minimal space, and are designed to integrate seamlessly into corporate settings without disrupting workflow.
A Smarter Wellness Investment for HR Leaders and Executives
For HR professionals, managers, and COOs, addressing tech neck is both a wellness initiative and a business decision. Employees who are more comfortable, supported, and physically well are better able to focus, engage, and perform. On-site seated massage demonstrates a genuine investment in employee well-being while helping reduce strain-related discomfort and burnout. It’s a practical, effective way to support healthier bodies — and a healthier workplace culture — where your employees need it most.