Neck pain is super common these days, with everyone using smartphones, laptops and working long hours. Bad posture, like sticking your head forward, puts a lot of stress on your neck and upper back, which can cause stiffness, tension and even headaches.
At Sterling Physiotherapy in Hamilton, we’re good at treating neck pain. We fix your posture, give you exercises to do, and use hands-on therapy to fix the real problem, not just the symptoms.
Your neck holds up your head, which weighs about 10–12 pounds. When you lean your head forward while working or looking at your phone, that weight feels much heavier, which stresses your neck muscles and spine.
This can lead to:
Besides bad posture, neck pain can also come from:
Physical therapy helps get your body back in line, eases tension, and makes your muscles stronger. At Sterling Physiotherapy, we make a plan that's just for you, based on how you sit, your workspace, and how you live.
Here’s how we can help:
1. Check Your Posture
We find the spots in your neck, shoulders, and upper back that are causing your bad posture and pain.
2. Hands-On Therapy
We use our hands to loosen tight muscles, get your joints moving better, and release tension in your neck and shoulders.
3. Exercises
We give you special exercises to strengthen your neck, upper back, and shoulders to help you keep good posture.
4. Workspace Advice
We help you set up your desk, chair, and screen so your neck and spine are in a good position all day.
5. Teach You How to Prevent Pain
We show you how to fix your posture and give you tips for everyday life to avoid future pain.
Try these tips to ease neck pain:
These simple changes can make a big difference in how your neck feels.
Make an appointment if you have:
Getting help early can prevent long-term issues.
At Sterling Physiotherapy, we look at the whole picture when it comes to neck pain. Our therapists use hands-on therapy, exercises, and advice on how to set up your workspace to fix your posture and ease pain.
We focus on giving you personal care and make sure your treatment plan fits your life and goals.
Book your Neck Pain & Posture Assessment today and get back to moving freely with our help!
Neck pain from poor posture often develops due to forward head position, slouching, or spending long hours on computers and phones. These habits strain neck and shoulder muscles over time.
Physiotherapy relieves neck pain through manual therapy, targeted exercises, posture retraining, and ergonomic education to correct muscle imbalances and restore mobility.
Treatments include personalized exercise programs, manual therapy, ergonomic advice, and education to help maintain proper alignment in daily activities.
Many patients notice improvement within a few sessions, depending on the severity and consistency of posture correction and home exercises.
