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Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Pain

  • 1. What causes neck pain?

    Neck pain can come from a lot of different things. The most common ones are poor posture — especially from sitting at a desk or looking down at your phone for too long. Muscle strain, sleeping in a bad position, stress, or even an old injury can also trigger it. Sometimes it's a sign of something going on with the discs or joints in your spine, but that's less common and your physiotherapist can help figure out what's going on.

  • 2. When should I see a physiotherapist for neck pain?
  • 3. Can neck pain go away on its own?
  • 4. What does physiotherapy do for neck pain?
  • 5. How long does it take to recover from neck pain?
  • 6. Is neck pain related to headaches?
  • 7. Can bad posture really cause neck pain?
  • 8. Should I use heat or ice for neck pain?
  • 9. Are there exercises I can do at home for neck pain?
  • 10. Can stress cause neck pain?