Postural & Ergonomic Advice

Does your neck ache by mid-afternoon, or does your lower back stiffen after a day at the desk? Poor posture and a badly set-up workstation are among the most common causes of everyday neck, shoulder and back pain. At CT Osteopathy in Whiteley, Fareham, we look at how you sit, stand and move, then give you clear advice to ease the strain.

Whether you work in an office in Fareham or at a desk at home, you'll leave with changes you can make the same day.

How can posture cause neck and back pain?

Long hours at a desk, a poorly set-up workstation or repeating the same movements all day can slowly put strain on your spine and joints. We look at how you sit, stand and move through your day, then give you practical advice to reduce that strain and stop it coming back.

Benefits

• Relief from desk-related neck, shoulder and back pain

• A workstation setup that supports good posture

• Practical habits to reduce daily strain

• Fewer tension headaches

• Improved comfort and productivity at work

• Advice tailored to your job and lifestyle

What postural and ergonomic advice can help with

• Neck and shoulder tension from screen use

• Lower back pain from prolonged sitting

• Tension headaches

• “Text neck” and repetitive-strain discomfort

• General postural fatigue

What to expect

We look at your posture, movement and daily habits, then provide clear, practical recommendations — from workstation adjustments to simple exercises and movement breaks — that fit your working life and ease your strain.