What Causes Neck Pain & How to Get Neck Pain Relief

Neck pain is something most people experience at some point whether from poor posture, stress, or spending hours on a computer or phone. It might start as a small ache but can quickly affect your daily comfort, sleep, and concentration.

What Causes Neck Pain? 

Most neck pain develops from a mix of posture issues, muscle strain, and stress-related tension. Common everyday causes include:

• Sitting or working at a desk for long hours without proper posture

• Frequently looking down at your phone or laptop (“text neck”)

• Sleeping in awkward positions or using an unsupportive pillow

• Stress and anxiety that cause muscles to tighten

• Previous injuries such as whiplash

Over time, these habits overload the neck muscles and joints, leading to stiffness, headaches, and reduced mobility.

How Can You Get Neck Pain Relief?

Neck pain relief can be achieved at home or with a professional.

At Home

• Use a warm compress to relax tight muscles or a cold pack for recent inflammation or strain.

• Incorporate light stretches like shoulder rolls, chin tucks, and slow side bends. 

• Stress is a major cause of neck tightness. Try deep breathing, short walks, or mindfulness exercises to reduce tension.

  
  

With a Professional

• Chiropractic care and Registered Massage Therapy are just some ways you can release your tension 

• Physiotherapy helps with neck pain relief as well as maintaining your neck 

Our in clinic professionals will give you neck pain relief as well as helping identify the factors that contribute to your neck pain.

You Don’t Have to Put Up With Neck Pain

You don’t have to live with ongoing neck tension or discomfort. Whether your pain is new or long-standing, the team at Modern Health Clinic is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to living pain-free.