Tight Neck and Shoulders from Office Work? Massage Can Help

Because Your Job Shouldn’t Come With Chronic Pain

If you sit at a desk for hours every day and your neck and shoulders feel like they’re made of concrete — you’re not alone.

At Andrea’s Touch, this is one of the most common problems we treat.

The good news?

It’s fixable.

And no, the solution isn’t another ergonomic chair or posture gadget from Instagram.

Why Office Work Wrecks Your Tight Neck and Shoulders

Your body wasn’t designed to sit hunched forward for 8–10 hours a day.

But that’s exactly what happens when you:

• Stare down at a laptop

• Round your shoulders forward to type

• Let your head drift in front of your spine

• Never move between meetings or deadlines

Over time, this leads to:

• Tight neck and shoulders

• Compressed neck muscles and nerve sensitivity

• Tension headaches and jaw stiffness

• That constant “brick on your neck” feeling

How Massage Can Help

A proper massage doesn’t just feel good — it helps reverse the damage.

At Andrea’s Touch, we focus on:

• Releasing the upper traps, levator scapulae, and suboccipitals (the usual suspects)

• Opening up the pecs and chest so your shoulders can roll back

• Softening the scalene and neck tension that’s contributing to nerve sensitivity

• Restoring blood flow and posture so your body feels upright again

Most clients walk out feeling like their neck has been “set free” — lighter, looser, and no longer under pressure.

Bonus: What You Can Do After Your Massage

• Raise your screen to eye level (non-negotiable)

• Take movement breaks — 2 minutes every 30 minutes is enough

• Do shoulder rolls, chin tucks, and chest stretches throughout the day

• Book regular maintenance massages (don’t wait for the pain to come back)

Final Thought

You don’t have to live with neck and shoulder pain just because you work in an office.

Let Andrea’s Touch help you undo the tension, reset your posture, and actually feel human again — not hunched, stressed, and tight.