The Non-Surgical "Neck Lift": How to Fix Tech Neck & Jowls Naturally

Look around any coffee shop or subway car, and you will see it: heads bent down, chins tucked into chests, eyes glued to smartphones.

We call this "Tech Neck."

While most people know this causes neck pain, few realize it is also a major cause of premature facial aging. That constant downward angle shortens the neck muscles, creates deep horizontal lines, worsens jowls, and creates the dreaded "double chin."

At Phelts Chiropractic, we treat Tech Neck as both a structural issue and an aesthetic one. By combining EMFACE with Applied Kinesiology, we can help you lift your head, define your jawline, and restore a youthful profile—without surgery.

The Anatomy of Tech Neck

Your head weighs about 10-12 pounds. When you tilt it forward to look at a screen, the gravitational force on your neck increases to nearly 60 pounds.

This massive strain causes two things to happen:

1. Structural Tension: The muscles in the back of your neck (Trapezius) get overstretched, while the muscles in the front (SCM and Platysma) become tight and short.
2. Aesthetic Sagging: This imbalance pulls the facial tissues downward. Over time, the skin loses elasticity (collagen), leading to a heavy jawline and loose skin under the chin (the submentum).

The Solution: EMFACE (The Submentum Treatment)

You can't fix a structural problem with just a cream. You need to target the muscle and the skin simultaneously.

EMFACE is the first therapy to treat the face and the submentum (double chin area) using two synchronized energies:

• Sync RF (Radiofrequency): Heats the dermis to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. This tightens the loose skin and melts away small pockets of fat under the chin.
• HIFES (High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation): Contracts the delicate lifting muscles of the face and neck. It tones the structure that holds your skin up.

Bonus: FDA-Cleared TMJ Relief
Because Tech Neck often leads to jaw clenching, it is important to note that EMFACE is FDA-cleared for the treatment of TMJ. It helps relax the tension in the jaw while lifting the face, addressing both the pain and the look.

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The Phelts Difference: Applied Kinesiology (AK)

If we only treat the skin but leave your head stuck in a forward position, the problem will come back. This is where Applied Kinesiology makes our treatment unique.

We fix the posture to save the face.

1. Muscle Testing: Dr. Phelts tests the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and Upper Trapezius muscles. These are the primary drivers of forward head posture.
2. The Release: We use specific AK corrections to release the tight anterior neck muscles that are pulling the chin down.
3. The Lift: Once the neck tension is resolved and your posture is upright, we apply the EMFACE treatment. This ensures that the device is strengthening the muscles in a healthy, lifted position rather than reinforcing a bad habit.

Complete Regenerative Care: EMSELLA and EMSCULPT NEO

Good posture starts at the feet and the core. To truly fix Tech Neck, we often look further down the chain:

• EMSCULPT NEO (Core Strength): You cannot hold your head up if your core is weak.
  • The Benefit: We use Emsculpt Neo to strengthen the abdominals and lower back. The Radiofrequency also stimulates collagen production, helping tighten loose abdominal skin.
  • Book Your EMSCULPT NEO Consultation
• EMSELLA (Foundation): A forward head often compensates for a tilted pelvis.
  • The Benefit: EMSELLA strengthens the pelvic floor to stabilize your entire spine.
  • Who it helps: It effectively treats men with erectile dysfunction and women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort. It also treats patients with fecal or urinary incontinence and improves overall gait.
  • Book Your EMSELLA Consultation

Stop Looking Down. Start Lifting Up.

Your jawline is defined by your anatomy, not just your age. Fix the posture, tighten the skin, and tone the muscle for a natural, non-surgical neck lift.

Ready to fix your Tech Neck and define your jawline?

Schedule Your Consultation at Phelts Chiropractic

References

1. Facial and Submentum Toning (EMFACE): Clinical studies demonstrate that synchronized RF and HIFES energies significantly reduce submental fat and skin laxity while increasing muscle tone in the facial elevators, improving the definition of the jawline.
   Source: PMC - The Efficacy and Safety of Synchronized Radiofrequency and High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation
2. Tech Neck and Muscle Imbalance: Research confirms that forward head posture ("Tech Neck") creates significant muscular imbalances in the SCM and Trapezius, contributing to both chronic pain and aesthetic changes in the neck contour.
   Source: PubMed - Assessment of muscle activity and fatigue during smartphone use with different postures
3. TMJ Treatment (EMFACE): EMFACE is FDA-cleared to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders by normalizing neuromuscular control in the facial and masticatory muscles.
   Source: PMC - Synchronized RF and HIFES Technology for Clinically Significant Wrinkle Reduction
4. Pelvic Health (EMSELLA): Strengthening the pelvic floor improves overall spinal alignment and gait, addressing the root structural causes of poor posture.
   Source: PMC - An Effective Meta-analysis of Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Urinary Incontinence