Neck pain and stiffness are common and usually respond well to movement, targeted exercise and simple changes to how you work and sleep.
Most neck pain is muscular or related to joint stiffness rather than a sign of serious damage. It is often linked to sustained postures, desk work, stress and sleep positions.
Tension in the neck can also refer into the shoulders and contribute to tension-type headaches.
Common symptoms:
We assess your neck movement and the surrounding muscles, then treat with hands-on therapy, targeted exercise and practical advice on workstation set-up and sleep positions.
Keeping the neck moving matters, so we give you a simple routine to reduce stiffness and build tolerance. If your pain is disturbing your sleep, we can help with that too.
Neck pain usually eases well with the right guidance. Here is the path we follow from your first assessment to a stronger, more comfortable neck.
We take a full history and assess how your neck and upper back move, rule out the rare serious causes, and explain in plain language what is driving your symptoms.
Early treatment combines hands-on therapy and gentle mobility work with practical advice on your desk set-up, screen habits and sleep position to calm things down.
As symptoms settle we progress targeted exercises for the neck and upper back, restoring movement and building the tolerance that reduces recurrence.
You leave with a simple daily routine and workstation adjustments to keep your neck comfortable and stop stiffness creeping back.
Not sure whether physiotherapy is right for your neck pain? Book a free discovery call and we will talk through your symptoms and help you find out if we are the right fit, with no obligation.
Book a Free Discovery CallThe large majority of neck pain is muscular or related to joint stiffness, often linked to sustained postures, desk work, stress or sleep position, and is rarely a sign of anything serious.
Yes. Tension in the upper neck can refer into the head and produce what are called cervicogenic headaches, which often respond well to physiotherapy.
Long periods in one position can certainly contribute. We help with workstation set-up and regular movement breaks to reduce the strain.
Rarely. Most neck pain is diagnosed from your history and examination, and imaging is reserved for specific concerns such as significant trauma or nerve symptoms.
A supportive pillow that keeps your neck in a neutral position can improve comfort, though there is no single best pillow that suits everyone.
Seek urgent advice for neck pain after a significant injury, or if you have weakness or pins and needles in both hands, problems with balance, or dizziness.
Many people feel a meaningful difference within a few weeks, and we give you a realistic estimate after your assessment.
Book a thorough assessment in Uckfield and we’ll explain what’s going on and build a plan to get you moving again.
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