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Neck Pain Treatment
Persistent or sudden pain in the neck, often linked to posture or strain.
What is Neck Pain? (गर्दन का दर्द)
Neck pain is discomfort, stiffness or reduced movement in the cervical spine, ranging from mild strain to pain radiating into the shoulders and arms.
Common Causes
- Prolonged desk or mobile phone use ("tech neck")
- Poor sleeping posture
- Muscle strain from sudden movement
- Cervical spondylosis or disc degeneration
- Whiplash-type injury
Symptoms to Watch For
- Stiffness on turning the head
- Dull ache or sharp pain in the neck
- Headaches starting at the base of the skull
- Tingling or numbness into the arm (in more advanced cases)
How We Diagnose It
We assess cervical range of motion, muscle tightness, posture and — where relevant — nerve signs, to determine whether the pain is muscular, joint-related, or disc-related.
Our Treatment Approach
Depending on severity, treatment for neck pain typically draws on:
Expected Recovery Timeline
Mild muscular neck pain often eases within 1–2 weeks of treatment; chronic or disc-related cases typically need a structured 4–6 week programme.
Self-Care Tips
- Take regular screen breaks and adjust monitor height
- Avoid sleeping on your stomach
- Apply warm compress for muscular stiffness
- Avoid prolonged phone use with neck bent downward
These are general self-care suggestions and are not a substitute for a personalised assessment. Please consult us before starting any new exercise if your symptoms are severe.
FAQs
When performed by a trained chiropractor with a proper assessment, adjustments are a controlled, evidence-based technique — not the uncontrolled cracking people sometimes imagine.
Yes — prolonged forward head posture from looking down at phones is one of the most common causes we see, often called "tech neck".