Neck
Neck pain that limits your day deserves more than a massage.
Neck pain — whether from desk work, poor posture, or a specific injury — responds well to a targeted combination of manual therapy, strength work, and movement re-education.
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Common symptoms
- —Stiffness or restricted rotation on one or both sides
- —Aching at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades
- —Headaches originating from the neck (cervicogenic)
- —Numbness or tingling down one arm
- —Pain that worsens after screen time or driving
Common causes
- —Sustained forward head posture during desk or phone use
- —Weak deep cervical flexors and upper back muscles
- —Cervical disc changes or facet joint irritation
- —Whiplash or trauma
- —Stress and muscle guarding patterns
How Stance approaches neck pain
We assess cervical range of motion, deep neck flexor endurance, and upper limb neural tension. Treatment combines hands-on manual therapy with a personalised strengthening and postural programme — so you get short-term relief and long-term resilience.
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Frequently asked questions
Can physiotherapy help with cervicogenic headaches?
Yes. Headaches driven by the neck respond well to manual therapy and cervical strengthening. We'll assess whether your headaches are cervicogenic in origin.
Do I need to stop using screens?
Rarely. We'll help you optimise your setup and build the capacity to tolerate screen-based work without pain.
Ready to find the root cause?
Our clinical team uses objective testing to build a personalised plan around your specific needs.
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