It’s 5pm. You’re rubbing your neck, stretching side to side, and wondering — why does this keep happening?
You’re not alone. Neck pain is one of the most common issues we see here at Haven Chiro + Co – Coorparoo, especially in people working at desks, using devices, or carrying stress in their shoulders.
The 3 Most Common Causes of End-of-Day Neck Pain:
1. Posture Creep
You start the day sitting tall… and end it slumped over. Over time, this “tech neck” posture puts strain on the muscles and joints at the base of your skull and upper back.
2. Static Holding Patterns
Hours spent staring at screens, reading, or even clenching your jaw leads to tightness in the small stabilising muscles of the neck.
3. Stress Tension
We often carry stress in our shoulders and jaw. This can lead to a feeling of heaviness, ache, or tension headaches.
What You Can Do
* Take micro-breaks: move your neck every 20–30 mins
* Check your screen height — eye level is best
* Avoid cradling the phone between shoulder and ear
* Try breathing deeply when you notice jaw/shoulder tension
Chiropractic Can Help
Through gentle adjustments, muscle release, and posture support, we can help relieve
tension and improve movement — so you feel better by the end of the day, not worse.