13/02/2026
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints we see in clinic — and rarely is it “just bad luck.”
Here are the most common causes:
🔹 Prolonged sitting & screen posture
Forward head position (“tech neck”) increases load on the cervical spine dramatically. Your head may weigh 5–6 kg, but in a flexed position it can place up to 20+ kg of stress on the neck structures.
🔹 Muscle overload & imbalance
Tight upper traps + weak deep neck flexors = poor support system. Over time this leads to irritation, stiffness and tension headaches.
🔹 Stress & jaw clenching
Psychological stress often manifests physically. Elevated muscle tone in the neck and jaw can create constant low-grade pain.
🔹 Poor sleep position
Incorrect pillow height or stomach sleeping can keep the neck in rotation for hours — not ideal for joint health.
🔹 Previous injury (even minor)
Old whiplash or sports injuries can leave residual stiffness and altered movement patterns.
🔹 Referred pain
Shoulder dysfunction, upper back stiffness or even nerve irritation can present as neck pain.
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The good news?
Most neck pain responds very well to targeted physiotherapy:
✔️ Manual therapy
✔️ Specific strength training
✔️ Postural correction
✔️ Ergonomic advice
✔️ Load management
Don’t ignore persistent stiffness, headaches or radiating symptoms into the arm — early intervention makes recovery faster and easier.
Your neck was designed to move. Let’s make sure it does.
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