Condition

Move your neck without the wince.

Neck pain often builds from posture, screens and tension. Our care eases stiffness and helps you turn, look and work more comfortably.

Understanding It

Common symptoms & effects

Common symptoms

  • Stiffness turning the head
  • Pain at the base of the skull or shoulders
  • Tension headaches
  • Discomfort after screen use

Effects on everyday movement

  • Difficulty driving and checking blind spots
  • Reduced focus during desk work
  • Disturbed sleep

When to seek urgent medical care

  • Pain after a head injury or whiplash
  • Numbness or weakness in the arms
  • Severe headache with fever

Assessment steps

  • Posture and movement review
  • Range of motion checks
  • Tension and trigger-point assessment
  • Goals conversation
Your Care

Treatment options & journey

Suitable treatment options

  • Neck-focused physiotherapy
  • Posture and ergonomics guidance
  • Gentle mobilisation and strengthening
  • Digital movement reminders

Your programme journey

  • Baseline assessment
  • Programme such as Neck Freedom
  • Centre and home progression
  • Review and maintenance

Suitable for

  • Posture-related neck pain
  • Screen-related tension
  • Stable chronic stiffness

Not suitable for

  • Acute trauma
  • Neurological red flags
FAQs

Questions about this condition

Prolonged forward head posture during screen use is a common contributor. Adjusting position and adding movement breaks often helps.

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