Why is my back/neck painful at the end of the day?
Back and neck pain have become a part of everyday life for many people but did you know that pains at different times of the day may be a direct reflection of our daily habits and postures?

Many people suffer from pain at the end of the day despite being relatively pain free through the day. This implies that there has to be some kind of a trigger during the day that causes the pain to flare up at the end of the day. In some cases the pain can even flare up by late afternoon or early evening in people who start the day early in the morning. 
In this blog we will explore why this happens and how we can avoid it with simple and easy solutions. 
 
Most of us have a relatively stagnant lifestyle and our bodies stay in static posture, whether standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time during the day. Under normal circumstances gravity acts on our body at all times. But when we stay in prolonged standing or sitting postures the muscles in our back/neck have to constantly hold their position with no change in their positions. This tends to make them achy and tired as they don’t get the time to destress. The same is true for the spine and the joints in the area. Thus by the time we get to the afternoon or end of the day we feel the tiredness, ache or pain in the spine and muscles of the back/neck. 
The solution to manage this problem is surprisingly simple. Introduce movement into your daily routine. Get up move around every 20 to 30 minutes throughout the day, except when sleeping. Move around and don't let those loads build up on your muscles and spine. 
If you are in a job with hours of sitting try to cross and uncross your legs and shift your weight around in the chair during long meetings and video calls. If you are on a voice call try and walk around. 
If you are in a standing job and there is no place to sit try and lean against a wall or your car or a tree or bench if possible. You can also shift your weight from one foot to another and keep on alternating this in your standing hours. You can find some more tips in the video here
 
Another quick and easy tip to manage this problem is to note when the pain starts everyday. Most of us feel a niggle of pain before the full blown back/neck pain occurs at the end of the day. Try to apply a cold pack when you feel that niggle of pain. Alternatively if you don't feel this niggle then apply the cold pack as soon as the pain starts and don't wait for it to build up on itself. A cold pack helps to ease the inflammation in the back/neck. 
 
Thirdly, try and maintain good posture and keep your spine in a neutral posture to reduce the chances of getting back pain /neck pain. One of the ways to do so is the work on strengthening the core muscles. You can find some easy exercises to do so along with simple progressions in my free community here
We have a training in there on 'Posture tips and tricks' that can help you achieve as well as maintain a good posture throughout the day. 
 
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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

Let’s get you feeling strong, confident, and fully present at work and at home.
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xx Swati
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