Neck & Cervical Pain
MyPhysioPoint, a physiotherapy clinic in Jaipur led by Dr. Sunil Tank, treats neck and cervical pain, including the stiffness and headaches that come from long hours at a screen. Causes range from poor posture and muscle strain to cervical disc and nerve issues. We use manual therapy, targeted exercise and posture correction to restore comfortable, pain-free movement.
Symptoms
Symptoms we see
Patients with neck & cervical pain often describe one or more of the following. If these sound familiar, an assessment can identify the cause.
- Neck stiffness and reduced ability to turn or look up
- Aching pain spreading to the shoulders or upper back
- Pain, tingling or numbness travelling into the arm or hand
- Tension headaches starting at the base of the skull
- Symptoms that worsen after long screen or phone use
Our Approach
How we treat it
MyPhysioPoint uses a personalised, evidence-based and non-surgical approach. Your plan is built around your assessment and progresses as you recover.
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Assessment of cervical movement, posture and nerve involvement
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Manual therapy and joint mobilisation to ease stiffness
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Deep neck-flexor and postural strengthening exercises
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Soft-tissue release for tight upper-trapezius and neck muscles
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Workstation and phone ergonomics tailored to your daily routine
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Headache-focused techniques when pain is cervicogenic
FAQs
Neck & Cervical Pain questions
Answers to the questions patients ask most about this condition and its treatment.
Why does my neck hurt so much from desk work?
Long hours looking down at a screen or phone load the neck muscles and joints, leading to stiffness, muscle fatigue and what is often called 'tech neck'. Physiotherapy addresses both the symptoms and the posture and ergonomics driving them, so relief lasts.
Can physiotherapy help neck pain that goes into my arm?
Yes. Pain radiating into the arm often points to nerve irritation in the cervical spine. We assess the nerve, use mobilisation and specific exercises to reduce the irritation, and strengthen the supporting muscles. Most patients improve well with conservative care.
Are neck cracking sounds dangerous?
Painless clicking or cracking during movement is usually harmless and very common. If it comes with pain, dizziness or arm symptoms, it is worth having it assessed so we can address the underlying cause.
How can I prevent neck pain from coming back?
Regular movement breaks, a well-set-up workstation, sleeping with supportive pillow height, and the strengthening exercises we prescribe all help. We build these habits into your plan so the improvement is sustainable.
Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Tank, PT
Clinical content reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Sunil Tank, physiotherapist at MyPhysioPoint, Jaipur. This information is for general guidance and is not a substitute for an individual assessment.
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