UNTECH YOUR NECK
Janine Mendes-Franco
Botox to the rescue!
The way we sit, scroll, and stare at screens is quietly reshaping our bodies – and not for the better. If you’ve ever caught yourself hunched over your laptop or phone, you may be all too familiar with that dull ache in the muscles running across your upper back and shoulders. It’s called tech neck, and believe it or not, Botox can help relieve those trapezius muscles.
What’s happening in your traps?
When you're glued to a screen for hours, your posture naturally shifts – head juts forward, shoulders round inward, and your traps take the load.
Over time, this can cause:
Chronic tightness or soreness
Muscle hypertrophy (bulkiness)
Tension headaches
A stooped or “boxy” neck appearance
Traditional treatments like massage can help – check out our Greenhouse offerings – but when tension becomes chronic or muscular bulk is significant, Botox offers a promising solution.
The benefits of “Traptox”
As an FDA-approved muscle relaxant, when injected into overactive or hypertrophied muscles like the trapezius, it can both relieve tension and soften that hunched over, boxy look.
Benefits include:
Reduction in muscle tightness and tension
Improved posture and comfort
A more elegant, elongated neckline
Relief from tension headaches
The aesthetic bonus of a slimmer, more contoured shoulder line
Who should try it
If you’re looking for a non-surgical solution for tech-related muscular strain Traptox might be right for you – especially if:
You spend long hours at a desk or gaming station, or in front of a screen
You frequently feel pain or tightness in your shoulders and neck
You’ve developed bulky or tense upper traps
You want both functional relief and aesthetic refinement
The procedure takes anywhere from 15-30 minutes, with minimal to zero downtime. You may feel some tenderness for a day or two post-injection, but most people can resume normal activities right away. Patients generally feel and see results within three to ten days, and the effects last three to six months. Ready to soften the stress in your shoulders? Book a consultation today!