Physiotherapy in Zermatt for neck pain: neck pain is not a neck problem.
- alessandramalfa1
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints today, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Very often, we focus on treating the area where the symptoms appear, without looking at the nearby structures that influence and overload it. Chronic neck pain is a classic example of this mistake.
Most of us spend endless hours in front of screens: computers, tablets, and phones. Over time, this lifestyle gradually alters our postural alignment. The thoracic spine tends to become more rounded, which in turn pushes the head forward. When the head moves forward, it is no longer aligned over the center of mass of the body.
This matters more than we think.
The human head weighs around 5 kg. When this “bowling-ball-like” structure is not properly aligned, excessive strain is placed on the cervical joints, muscles, and connective tissues. The further forward the head moves, the greater the mechanical load on the neck. Repetitive strain leads to inflammation, stiffness, and eventually chronic pain.
This is why simply treating the neck—through massage, stretching, or local techniques—often brings only temporary relief. The root of the problem is not addressed.
Posture matters more than symptoms
To truly resolve chronic neck pain, posture must be part of the solution. The relationship between the thoracic spine, head position, and gravity is key. If the thoracic spine remains rigid and flexed, the neck is forced to compensate continuously.
Addressing posture means restoring mobility where there is stiffness, especially in the thoracic spine and the anterior muscular chains that become shortened from prolonged sitting and screen time.
Why the OptiNeck Balance Wedge works
This is where the OptiNeck Balance Wedge becomes a powerful tool in the treatment of neck pain.
Unlike a traditional foam roll, the OptiNeck Balance Wedge is designed to be comfortable, supportive, and precise. It allows you to lie into the shape rather than fighting against it, while gravity gently acts on your body to challenge rigidity and restore alignment.
It also solves many of the limitations of a foam roll:
It provides targeted support without excessive pressure
It allows longer, more relaxed positioning
It promotes postural awareness rather than tension
Beyond passive positioning, the OptiNeck Balance Wedge is an excellent tool for exercises that improve mobility and control. It helps release stiff anterior muscular chains—commonly tight in people who spend most of their day typing or looking at a screen—and supports healthier movement patterns.
A global approach to neck pain
Neck pain is rarely just a neck issue. It is often the result of how we sit, move, breathe, and interact with gravity throughout the day. By addressing posture and restoring mobility above and below the neck, we reduce strain at its source.
When posture improves, the neck no longer has to work overtime—and pain finally has the chance to resolve.
Book your Physiotherapy session and let's properly address your neck pain.
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