If you’ve ever ended your day rubbing your neck or feeling stiffness radiating into your shoulders, you’re not alone. Modern lifestyles — long hours at desks, phones, and screens — have made neck pain one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults.
At Modal Pain, we specialize in identifying the root causes of neck discomfort and creating personalized treatment plans that address pain from every angle — physical, postural, and neurological.
Common Causes of Neck Pain After a Long Day
1. Muscle Strain and “Tech Neck”
Looking down at your laptop or phone for hours forces your neck muscles to support extra weight — sometimes equivalent to 40–60 pounds of pressure. Over time, this leads to muscle fatigue, stiffness, and inflammation.
At Modal Pain, we use trigger point injections to relieve deep muscle tension and help patients recover from chronic myofascial pain caused by posture strain.
2. Poor Posture and Ergonomic Stress
When your head leans forward for extended periods, your spine’s natural alignment is disrupted. This strain affects the cervical joints and surrounding muscles, leading to pain that worsens throughout the day.
Our providers may recommend physical therapy and posture training to strengthen supporting muscles and restore alignment. Simple adjustments — like elevating your screen and using lumbar support — also make a big difference.
3. Facet Joint Pain and Cervical Spondylosis
Facet joints are small connectors between vertebrae that allow smooth neck movement. Overuse, whiplash, or age-related wear (known as spondylosis) can cause irritation, leading to sharp or burning neck pain.
We offer medial branch blocks to diagnose and relieve joint pain. For longer-term relief, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) safely disrupts pain signals from these joints — providing months of comfort without surgery.
4. Nerve Irritation or Disc Problems
A herniated or bulging cervical disc can press on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates into your arms or shoulders.
Our interventional specialists perform image-guided epidural steroid injections to reduce inflammation and relieve nerve compression, paired with targeted rehabilitation for long-term improvement.
5. Stress and Muscle Tension
Stress triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response, tightening neck and shoulder muscles subconsciously. Chronic tension may lead to headaches or migraines.
Modal Pain’s integrative care — including gentle IV therapies and wellness programs — supports muscle recovery, reduces inflammation, and promotes whole-body relaxation.
How to Prevent Neck Pain During Your Day
- 🧍♀️ Sit tall: Keep your ears aligned with your shoulders.
- 💻 Raise your screen: Your monitor should be at eye level.
- 🕒 Take breaks: Stretch every 30–60 minutes.
- 💤 Sleep smart: Use a supportive pillow that keeps your spine neutral.
- 💧 Stay hydrated: Dehydration worsens muscle stiffness.
When to See a Neck Pain Specialist
Seek professional care if you experience:
- Persistent stiffness or limited neck motion
- Pain radiating into your shoulders or arms
- Tingling or weakness in the hands
- Headaches that start in the neck
- Pain lasting more than two weeks
Ignoring symptoms may lead to chronic pain or nerve irritation — but early diagnosis and treatment can restore function and prevent long-term damage.
Find Expert Neck Pain Relief at Modal Pain
At Modal Pain, we combine medical expertise with innovative technology to deliver lasting, non-surgical relief. Our board-certified specialist, Dr. Alex Movshis, MD, leads a team that understands your pain — and how to stop it at the source.
📞 Call or text us at +1 (646) 290-6660
📧 Email info@modalpain.com
💻 Schedule your consultation today.
Modal Pain — Modern Relief. Expert Care. Pain-Free Living.
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