Why you could be at risk of 'tech neck'

Medical professionals say it's not good for people's posture with their eyes constantly glued to computers, iPads and phones.

The constant strain on people's bodies creating a 21st-century medical condition known as "tech neck".

Spine and neurosurgeon Dr Michael Wong said, "bad posture for a day or two is okay, but it's not okay if you do that for many days a week and for many years."

Brigitte Robb, 48, has been working 60-hour weeks, sitting behind a computer screen.

"One of the worst parts would have been the pinch in my lower spine and the sciatic pain that I was getting down my legs and probably the numbness in my fingers … It affects your whole body," Brigitte told A Current Affair.

After suffering chronic pain for years Ms Robb has undergone spinal surgery last month and is now in recovery.

"Now I feel like superwoman, I feel like I'm just running around, I'm getting told off all the time and reminded to rest," Ms Robb said.

Dr Wong recommends taking regular breaks from computers and devices.

"Get up, stretch, walk around to break up the sequence and that way it will be a lot healthier," he said.