Neck and shoulder pain from computer work — how to fix it?
Short answer: chronic neck and shoulder tension from long hours at a computer is most often resolved with manual therapy and electrotherapy, alongside workstation adjustments.
Why computer work causes neck pain
Long periods with the head tilted forward load the neck and shoulder muscles far more than an upright posture.
What actually helps
Manual therapy mobilizes stiff segments of the neck, while electrotherapy reduces pain and inflammation.
What you can do yourself between sessions
- Regular short neck-stretch breaks every hour
- Adjusting your screen to eye level
- An ergonomic chair that supports natural posture
When it's time for an assessment
If neck tension lasts longer than a few weeks despite breaks and workstation adjustments, or spreads into an arm with tingling, it's time for a physiotherapist's assessment instead of waiting it out further.
You don't have to live with chronic neck tension.
