Tech neck check
Measure the forward neck flexion behind that end-of-day ache. Works with your phone camera, laptop camera, or webcam. It runs entirely in your browser and the camera feed never leaves your device.
Prop your phone at desk height for front checks, or turn it sideways for side-view posture scans. Same test, same URL, no app.
Open phone linkWhat this test measures
This check reads your neck angle from a short on-device camera scan and compares it against an evidence-based comfort range (< 15 deg). The model maps the joints involved and averages the angle so a single fidget doesn't skew your result.
How to read your result
Green means you're inside the healthy range. Amber means you're drifting and it's worth a small adjustment. Coral means the angle is past the comfort line for long enough to cause strain. Your number updates live, so you can watch a fix land in real time.
What to fix first
- Adjust the one input driving the biggest signal — screen height, chair depth or input distance.
- Re-run the test and watch the meter move before you change anything else.
- Set a reminder so the corrected posture becomes the default, not the exception.
When to use WorkPose Pro
One test reads one signal. If you want this checked continuously — combined with posture, eye strain and fatigue, with live nudges and a progress history — that's what Pro does. It turns a one-off number into a habit that holds.
Why tech neck happens at a desk
A low screen, a far-away monitor, a laptop without external peripherals, or small text can all encourage you to bend or reach toward the display. The issue is often not one bad pose; it is the same position held for too long.
What to check first
- Put the main screen directly in front of you.
- Use a laptop stand with an external keyboard and mouse when possible.
- Keep the screen at a comfortable height and distance for your eyesight.
- Take short movement breaks before neck tension becomes the signal to stop.
How WorkPose fits into the routine
Run a scan to get a simple posture score, then use live nudges and sit/stand timers to catch the drift earlier. The camera processing happens in your browser, so WorkPose can coach the habit without uploading video.
Medical boundary
A posture scan cannot explain every kind of neck pain. Seek professional advice for severe pain, symptoms after an injury, symptoms that radiate, or pain that does not improve.