Neck pain
Neck Pain
“My neck is stiff after long hours at the screen”
Neck pain often relates to posture, sustained positions and muscle tension, and usually responds well to movement and targeted exercise.
This guide is general education to help you understand your options. It is not a diagnosis — only an assessment by a qualified clinician can tell you what is causing your symptoms.
In plain words
Neck pain is commonly linked to long periods in one position, such as screen work or driving. The neck is designed to move, so gentle, regular movement and strengthening the muscles that support it are usually key to recovery.
What you may notice
- Stiffness or reduced ability to turn the head
- Aching across the neck and shoulders
- Headache that starts at the base of the skull
- Pain or tingling spreading into the arm (sometimes)
Common causes
- Sustained screen or phone posture
- Weak deep neck and upper back muscles
- Sleeping position
- Stress and muscle tension
- Age-related joint changes
What an assessment may include
- History of your symptoms and daily routine
- Neck and shoulder movement assessment
- Nerve screening if symptoms go into the arm
- Workstation and posture review
Your care pathway
Explanation and reassurance
Mobility and pain-relief techniques
Strengthening of deep neck and shoulder-blade muscles
Ergonomic changes at work and home
Home programme for long-term control
Clinical detail
Evidence supports combining exercise therapy with manual therapy and education for mechanical neck pain; cervical radiculopathy requires neurological monitoring.
When to seek prompt medical help
- Neck pain after a significant injury or fall
- Progressive weakness, clumsiness or balance problems
- Severe headache with fever or a stiff neck
- Dizziness, double vision or difficulty speaking
In an emergency, call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department. This website cannot provide emergency care.
How we can help
- Orthopaedic PhysiotherapyAssessment and rehabilitation for joint, muscle, bone and spine problems.
- Spine RehabilitationComprehensive care for back and neck pain, sciatica and spinal conditions.
- Manual TherapyHands-on techniques used alongside exercise to ease pain and improve movement.
- Posture CorrectionPractical posture and ergonomic training for work and daily life.
- Pain RehabilitationHelping people with persistent pain move more and live better.