Top tips for postural neck pain
BeachLife Physiotherapy • 3 September 2025
Neck pain from poor posture at your desk? You're not alone!
Whether it's from long hours at your work desk or scrolling on your phone, postural neck pain is super common - but totally treatable.
TOP TIPS TO EASE THE ACHE:
1. Keep moving - Avoid long periods of sitting still.
Take regular breaks when you can. Getting up every 30-60mins reduces stiffness and muscle tension. Just 1-2 mins of stretching or walking can improve circulation and prevent pain.
2. Chin tucks exercise - Realign your neck & improve posture.
These exercises help strengthen deep neck muscles -
Gently draw your chin straight back (like making a double chin) without tilting your head. Hold for 5 seconds.
This relieved neck strain from forward head posture.
3. Strengthen your upper back - Support better posture for the long haul.
Strong upper back muscles = better posture & less neck pain.
Try:
1. Scapular squeezes (pinch shoulder blades)
2. Wall angels
3. Resistance band rows
Do these 3-4x/week for best results!
4. Stretch it out - Release tight neck & chest muscles.
Tight chest & neck muscles pull posture forward and strain your neck.
Stretch daily!
1. Chest (doorway stretch)
2. Upper traps (side neck stretch)
3. Levator scap (look to armpit stretch)
Start small, stay consistent and your neck will thank you!

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