Neck & shoulder pain physiotherapy
Hours at a screen tighten the neck and stiffen the shoulder. We release what's locked and retrain how you hold yourself.
Neck and shoulder pain is most often caused by hours at a screen, stiff joints, or a shoulder that has lost its range. Physiotherapy releases what is locked, retrains your posture, and strengthens the muscles that hold the joint — relieving headaches, stiffness and arm pain.
Understanding neck & shoulder pain
Long hours hunched over a laptop or phone load the neck and shoulders in ways the body was never built for. Over time this shows up as tension headaches, a stiff neck, or a shoulder that simply will not lift the way it used to.
Conditions like frozen shoulder, rotator-cuff strain and cervical (neck) pain all respond well to physiotherapy. The key is finding which structures are affected and treating both the stiff joint and the posture driving it.
Signs you might recognise
- Tension headaches that start at the base of the skull
- A shoulder that won't lift overhead or reach behind your back
- Numbness or pins-and-needles travelling into the arm or hand
- Neck stiffness after a day at the desk or a night's sleep
Common causes we treat
- Sustained desk and screen posture ("tech neck")
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) and rotator-cuff irritation
- Cervical joint stiffness and nerve irritation
- Old whiplash or sports injuries
How we treat it
- AssessJoint range, posture and nerve screening to locate the problem.
- ReleaseSoft-tissue work and joint mobilisation to restore movement.
- StrengthenPostural and rotator-cuff retraining to keep it pain-free.
Frequently asked questions
Can physiotherapy fix a frozen shoulder?
Yes. Frozen shoulder is highly responsive to physiotherapy. Treatment focuses on restoring range of motion through graded mobilisation and exercise. Recovery is gradual — it can take several months — but consistent physiotherapy significantly speeds it up and reduces pain.
Why does my neck pain cause headaches?
Tight muscles and stiff joints at the top of the neck can refer pain into the head — these are called cervicogenic headaches. Treating the neck directly, along with correcting posture, often resolves the headaches.
How can I stop desk work from hurting my neck?
Small changes make a big difference: raising your screen to eye level, taking movement breaks every 30–45 minutes, and doing a short set of strengthening exercises. We build a simple routine into your treatment plan.
Let's find out what's really going on.
Book an assessment and we'll map a clear plan to get you moving freely again — at the clinic in Domlur or at home across South-East Bengaluru.