Cervical Radiculopathy / Nerve Compression
May involve neck pain radiating into the shoulder or arm, or hand numbness. We can work with medical referrals and reports to assess function and plan treatment and rehabilitation.
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NECK, SHOULDER & OFFICE-RELATED PAINRecurring neck and shoulder tension?
Recurring neck and shoulder tension?
Start by understanding the factors.
An urge to rub your shoulders at work, or discomfort turning, reaching or exercising? We assess symptoms, activity, work habits and related areas to design suitable treatment and movement practice.
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Do these concerns sound familiar?
- Neck and shoulder tension or fatigue after computer or phone use.
- Restricted or uncomfortable neck rotation, looking down or looking up.
- Temporary relief from massage or rest, followed by symptoms at work.
- Shoulder discomfort or fatigue when reaching, lifting or exercising.
Similar sensations can have different causes, and neck and shoulder symptoms may overlap. Assessment helps clarify them; tell us about numbness, weakness or other changes as well.
Common Neck, Shoulder & Upper-limb Conditions
Following individual assessment, we can offer treatment, exercise or rehabilitation support for:
Cervical Disc Herniation & Degenerative Changes
Reports mentioning levels such as C5–C6 or C6–C7 are considered alongside symptoms, strength and movement tests. A spinal level alone does not identify the source of pain.
Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis
Movement, treatment and functional practice matched to restriction and stage. Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain and scapular control are also assessed.
Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow & Wrist Strain
Assessing grip, load and upper-limb coordination for lateral or medial elbow pain and repetitive-use forearm or wrist discomfort.
Beyond posture:
movement, load and recovery.
Sustained positions, repetitive work and exercise load may contribute, alongside sleep, stress and previous injury. A posture photograph alone cannot establish the cause of pain.
How is work organised?
Computer, phone and repetitive-task time, opportunities to change position and suitable arm support.
How does movement coordinate?
Neck, shoulder and thoracic mobility, and scapular and muscle control when reaching or loading.
Has your load changed?
Workload, training intensity, lifting habits, rest and when symptoms began.
Which activities are most affected?
Specific difficulties turning, dressing, working, sleeping or exercising help us set meaningful goals.
Assessment findings
guide the next steps.
We review symptom distribution, history and experience, then assess relevant mobility, muscle and fascial condition, strength and control, observing how activity changes symptoms.
Relief & Mobility
Manual care, physiotherapy or relaxation according to assessment and professional roles, reviewing the response.
Personalised Exercise
Mobility, control, strength and endurance practice, adapting angle, support, resistance and tempo.
Work & Lifestyle Adjustments
Practical changes to the working environment, activity rhythms and daily movements.
Reassessment
Reviewing symptom frequency, activity and life goals to refine the plan.
Give your working body
a chance to change position.
Regular position changes and short movement breaks may be more practical than holding one sitting posture all day. We review screen height, keyboard and mouse distance, and arm support alongside daily activity.
Practice should match your response.
Exercises and loads follow assessment. Stop the relevant exercise and seek professional assessment if symptoms worsen substantially or new numbness or weakness develops.
Your neck and shoulder questions.
Does recurring tension only need massage?
Relief is one part. We also consider activity, workload and control, adding exercise and habit changes where appropriate and reviewing longer-term responses.
Is all shoulder pain frozen shoulder?
No. Pain location alone is insufficient. History, movement restrictions and relevant tests guide recommendations.
Must I stop exercising completely?
Not necessarily. We adapt movement, intensity and volume to symptoms and assessment, retaining suitable activity. Injury, numbness or weakness should be clarified first.
How long is a first assessment?
A first chronic pain appointment usually lasts 60–90 minutes with the treatment director, including assessment and treatment. Wear comfortable clothing and bring relevant reports.
How many appointments will I need?
This depends on your condition, goals and response. Follow-up is discussed after assessment and adapted to progress. Ask about services and fees before booking.
Can exercise therapy help with nerve compression or a disc herniation?
Some cases improve with conservative care and appropriate exercise. Referrals, reports and assessment guide professional input. Progressively worsening weakness or neurological symptoms warrant medical assessment first.
CENTRAL / HONG KONGMore comfortable neck and shoulder movement
More comfortable neck and shoulder movement
starts with a detailed assessment.
PROFLEX Sports Therapy & Physiotherapy Centre
4A, Wo On House, 8–13 Wo On Lane, Central
+852 9838 4019
Daily & Public Holidays 09:00–21:00 | By appointment