Neck pain treatment in London
Stiff, painful necks respond well to the right combination of hands-on treatment and movement. We find what is driving yours and fix the pattern, not just the symptom.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding neck pain
- Stiffness turning the head, especially driving or checking over your shoulder
- Aching across the neck and top of the shoulders
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull
- Pain that spreads into the shoulder blade or arm
- Waking with a stiff, painful neck
- Clicking or grinding that comes with the pain
- Long hours at desks and screens, and the posture habits that come with them
- Sleeping positions and unsupportive pillows
- Irritated joints and muscles in the neck, often after a sudden movement
- Stress and tension, which show up in the neck more than anywhere else
- If neck pain has lasted more than a week or two, or keeps returning
- If pain spreads into the arm, or comes with pins and needles in the hand
- If headaches are coming with the neck pain
- Seek urgent medical review for neck pain after a significant accident or fall, or with arm weakness that is getting worse
Our approach to neck pain
Release what is tight, strengthen what is weak, and fix the habits that keep bringing it back.
Your assessment looks at how your neck moves, what your work and sleep set-up look like, and whether the joints, muscles or nerves are driving the pain. Treatment starts the same day wherever possible.
Most neck pain responds well to a combination of hands-on treatment, specific strengthening for the neck and upper back, and small changes to the way you work. Where muscle tension is a big part of the picture, acupuncture or dry needling can help.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
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Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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