Posture & Desk Ergonomics

Neck stiffness by 2 p.m., a burning spot between the shoulder blades, headaches that start at the screen — desk pain is now one of the most common problems we treat. The fix isn’t a posture brace or a $900 chair. It’s a body that tolerates sitting better, a setup that stops working against you, and the habit of moving before symptoms start. We coach all three.

Why “sit up straight” fails

There is no single perfect posture — your next posture is the best one. The real problem is capacity: necks and backs that can’t tolerate any position for long because the supporting muscles are underconditioned. We build that capacity with targeted strength work while calming the irritated tissue that’s currently shouting at you.

What your plan includes

• Hands-on treatment for the irritated neck, back, or shoulder tissue
• Strength work for the deep neck, mid-back, and shoulder support muscles
• A practical review of your desk setup — monitor, chair, keyboard — with fixes that cost little or nothing
• A movement-snack routine that fits between meetings

Headaches and desk work

Many recurring headaches are cervicogenic — driven by the joints and muscles of the upper neck. If your headaches start at the base of the skull, wrap forward, and worsen through the workday, PT frequently helps where medication alone hasn’t.