Desk-Related Neck Pain
in Horsham
Hands-on Soft Tissue Therapy for Neck & Shoulder Pain Caused by Desk Work
If you spend long hours at a desk and suffer from neck stiffness, shoulder tightness, headaches, or pain that creeps into the upper back or arms, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it.Desk-related neck pain is one of the most common problems I treat at Myotherapy Clinic in Horsham.And it’s rarely just about the neck.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You may recognise some of these:
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Stiff or painful neck by mid-afternoon
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Tight shoulders that feel constantly “lifted”
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Headaches that start at the base of the skull
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Burning or aching pain into the shoulder or arm
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Temporary relief from stretching — then it returns
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Pain that’s been “managed” but never fully resolved
If so, the issue is usually how your body is compensating, not just how long you sit.
Why Desk Work Causes Neck Pain
Desk-related neck pain is rarely caused by one muscle.
Long periods of sitting, screen use, and mouse work can lead to:
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Tight chest and neck muscles pulling the shoulders forward
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Overworked upper trapezius and neck extensors
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Reduced movement through the upper back
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Poor load sharing between neck, shoulders, and spine
The neck ends up doing more than it should and eventually protests.
Treating the painful spot alone often gives short-term relief, but doesn’t address why the pain keeps coming back.
How I Treat Desk-Related Neck Pain
I’m Barry, a Soft Tissue Massage Therapist with almost 30 years of hands-on experience, based in Horsham, West Sussex.
At Myotherapy Clinic, treatment is one-to-one and tailored, not a generic massage routine.
Treatment may include:
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Targeted soft tissue massage to neck and shoulders
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Myofascial release to reduce tension patterns
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Trigger point therapy
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Medical acupuncture (where appropriate)
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Addressing related areas such as upper back, chest, and jaw
The focus is always on restoring balance and movement, not chasing symptoms.
Why This Approach Works
This approach is particularly effective for:
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Office and desk-based professionals
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Remote and home workers
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People with recurring or long-standing neck pain
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Those who’ve tried physio or massage with limited results
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Anyone whose pain worsens with screen or computer use
If you’re unsure whether this is right for you, a proper assessment will clarify that quickly.
Who This Treatment
Is For
Neck pain from desk work often improves when:
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overloaded muscles are allowed to relax
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movement is restored elsewhere in the body
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compensations are reduced
By treating the whole pattern, not just the painful area, results tend to last longer and clients often report fewer flare-ups over time.
About Myotherapy Clinic
Myotherapy Clinic is a sole-practitioner clinic in Horsham, West Sussex.All treatments are carried out by me personally, so you’ll always know who you’re seeing.
I work with people who want:
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clear explanations
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experienced hands
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practical, effective treatment
No conveyor-belt massage. No guesswork.