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Desk & posture strain · Carlingford
Desk days leaving your neck and back sore?
Hours at a desk, on calls or on a laptop at the kitchen bench can leave you stiff by mid-afternoon. You don’t need a perfect posture; you need a body that copes better with your workday, and a few changes that actually fit it.
45-minute first visit · No referral needed · HICAPS · Free on-site parking
Sound familiar?
What may be going on
Research hasn’t found one “correct” posture. More often, discomfort builds from staying in any one position for too long, alongside stress, deadlines and less movement through the day. Your body usually responds well to more variety, better load tolerance and a set-up that suits you.
Your first visit
A clear plan, not guesswork
We listen.
Tell us what’s happening, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to.
We look and explain.
We check how you move and explain what we find, in plain language.
We agree a plan.
Together we choose the next step: hands-on care, exercises, advice, or a referral if something else is needed.
Care options
Get urgent help first
Seek urgent care for neck or back pain after an injury, pain with numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, or chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain spreading to the arm or jaw (call 000).
Questions
Is there a perfect sitting posture?
No. Comfortable positions vary between people. Changing position often matters more than holding one “ideal” posture.
Do I need a standing desk or new chair?
Not necessarily. We’ll suggest changes that fit your set-up and budget first.
Can you help if I work from home?
Yes. Bring photos of your workspace and we’ll go through practical tweaks.
What will I need to do between visits?
Usually a short routine and a few habit changes. We keep it realistic for a busy week.
Ready to find out what’s going on?
Book a 45-minute initial consultation in Carlingford. If you’re not sure it’s right for you, call and we’ll talk it through.
This page provides general information only and is not a diagnosis. Your practitioner will assess you individually and discuss whether care is suitable for you. In an emergency, call 000.