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Physiotherapy for Pain at the Base of the Neck

Physiotherapy for Pain at the Base of the Neck

Do you feel pain where your neck meets your shoulders? Does it worsen while looking down at your phone, working on a laptop or turning your head? If you are searching for a β€œphysiotherapist near me,” identifying the cause can help you find suitable relief.

Why Does It Occur?

Pain at the base of the neck may result from prolonged screen use, sustained postures, muscle strain or reduced neck and upper-back mobility. Sometimes, irritation of the cervical joints or nerves may contribute.

How Physiotherapy Helps

Physiotherapy may include:

  • Postural and movement assessment.
  • Gentle neck and upper-back mobility exercises.
  • Strengthening exercises for deep neck flexors and shoulder blade muscles.
  • Stretching tight muscles.
  • Ergonomic advice and manual therapy when appropriate.

What You Can Try at Home

Keep screens near eye level, take regular movement breaks and avoid holding your neck in one position for too long. Try gentle, pain-free neck movements without forcing the stretch. Seek urgent medical attention if pain follows significant trauma or occurs with new arm weakness, chest pain or breathing difficulty.

If discomfort persists, consult Dr. Deepika Bansal, physiotherapist, serving Balewadi, Wakad, Aundh and Pimple Saudagar. Personalised physiotherapy can help improve neck mobility, posture and daily comfort.

 2026-10-22T05:52:42

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