Common Symptoms

• Neck pain and stiffness

• Shoulder and upper back pain

• Headaches (especially in the morning)

• Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms

Goals of Physiotherapy

• Reduce pain and muscle spasms

• Improve neck flexibility and mobility

• Strengthen neck and shoulder muscles

• Correct posture and improve daily functional activities

Physiotherapy Treatments

1. Pain Relief Techniques

• Heat Therapy: Helps reduce muscle tightness and improves blood circulation.

• Cold Therapy: Used to reduce acute pain and inflammation.

• TENS Therapy: Electrical stimulation used for pain relief.

2. Stretching and Range of Motion Exercises

• Neck Flexion & Extension: Forward and backward neck movements.

• Side Bending: Bending the neck to the right and left sides.

• Neck Rotation: Rotating the neck to the right and left.

• Upper Trapezius Stretch: Helps reduce tension in the neck and shoulders.

3. Strengthening Exercises

These exercises are started once pain is reduced:

• Isometric Neck Exercises: Strengthen neck muscles without movement.

• Shoulder Strengthening: Exercises for shoulder and upper back muscles.

• TheraBand Exercises: Progressive resistance strengthening exercises.

4. Manual Therapy

• Soft tissue mobilization and gentle joint techniques performed by a physiotherapist.

• Helps reduce muscle tightness and joint stiffness.

5. Posture Correction & Ergonomic Advice

• Correction of poor posture, especially during mobile and computer use.

• Guidance on proper sitting and sleeping positions.

Frequency and Duration

• Physiotherapy sessions are usually conducted 2–4 days per week.

• Regular follow-up of home exercises is essential.

• Improvement is typically seen within 4–8 weeks, depending on severity.