SupremeEight hours at a screen. Your body keeps the receipt.
It starts with tight shoulders by lunchtime. By 3pm there's a headache behind your eyes. You stand up stiff, drive home hunched and do it all again tomorrow. Desk pain isn't the price of the job. It's a pattern and patterns can be changed.
Nick Monczakowski 4.9 from 74 Google reviews · 13+ years
Where a desk job shows up.
Not bad posture. One posture, all day.
Nothing moves.
The same position for hours. Muscles that hold you there tire out and the ones that don't get used switch off.
Everything leans forward.
Screen, keyboard and phone are all in front of you. Your chest shortens and your upper back gets pulled long.
Stress sits in your shoulders.
Deadlines and back-to-back calls lift your shoulders and set your jaw. By evening it's set in.
Three ways to use it.
Desk tension builds every working day, so a little regular attention beats a big fix once a year. A 5-pack makes every session £80.
2 to 3 sessions close together
For active pain, stiffness or headaches. Gets on top of it quickly.
Every 4 to 6 weeks
Once it's settled. Stops the desk pattern quietly building back up.
Every 2 weeks
Deadlines, long hours, extra stress. Extra support while it's full on.
From Google HQ to New Malden.
Nick spent years delivering onsite treatment to office workers at leading London companies including Google HQ. Desk-related neck, shoulder and back pain was the daily caseload, so he knows exactly what a screen does to a body.
Now every session is at his private practice on Beverley Road, with after-work slots until 7pm. More about Nick →
- BTEC Level 5Sports & remedial massage
- MSMA memberSports Massage Association
- Brandon RaynorDeep tissue certified
- RockTape certifiedKinesiology taping
- Fully insuredIndemnity & public liability
- Former tennis coach8 years on court
Previously Nuffield Health · Google HQ London · The Ned · Ewell Chiropractic
Desk myths. Busted.
“I just need a better chair.”
Tap to flip →A good chair helps. Sitting perfectly still in it for eight hours still tightens you up.
“Sit up straight and it'll go.”
Tap to flip →You can hold it for a minute. Releasing what's pulling you forward is what makes it last.
“It's not bad enough to bother.”
Tap to flip →Desk pain builds slowly. The earlier you deal with it, the quicker it goes.
Desk pain sorted. In their words.
“I went in with a really tight neck and some lingering wrist pain and he quickly pinpointed the problem areas… After the session, my neck felt noticeably looser and the wrist pain had eased a lot.”
Tomasz · Neck & wrist“He has resolved the issue with my shoulder and also helped me to correct aspects of my posture, which have been exacerbated through years of working long hours sitting at a desk.”
Neil · Desk-based consultant“As a teacher, the physical and mental demands of the job had gradually built up tension in my body over time and I hadn't fully realised how much it was affecting me until I started these sessions.”
Daniel · TeacherAn hour for you. After work.
When it breaks down, everything goes on hold. The runs you love. The game with your mates. Holidays become something to get through, not enjoy. And somewhere along the way, you get shorter with the people closest to you.
First session · 60 min
Assessment, treatment and a plan. The first step to getting your life back.
Book first session60 minutes
Ongoing issues, recovery or maintenance.
90 minutes
Several problem areas, or a deeper session.
Need a few sessions? Book a 5-pack and every 60-minute session is £80, the same as your first. See packages →
No wasted money. Describe it first. If massage isn't what you need, Nick will tell you before you book.
Before you book for desk pain.
Can massage fix pain caused by my posture?
Massage releases the tight muscles pulling you out of shape, which makes better posture possible and comfortable to hold. It works best alongside small changes to your set-up and regular movement breaks. Nick will give you specific, realistic advice.
How often should I come if I sit all day?
For active pain or headaches, 2 to 3 sessions close together gets the quickest result. After that, a session every 2 to 6 weeks stops the pattern building back up.
Which session length is best for desk workers?
Often 90 minutes, because desk tension rarely stays in one place. It gives time for the neck, upper back, lower back and hips in one appointment.
Can you treat headaches from screen work?
Yes. Most screen headaches come from tight muscles at the base of the skull and across the shoulders. Releasing them often brings relief within a day. See tension headaches.
Do you have evening appointments?
Yes. Sessions run until 7pm, Monday to Friday. After-work slots are the most popular, so they go first. Book a few days ahead if you can.
How long are sessions and what do they cost?
Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes. Your first session is £80 (usually £100). After that it's £100 for 60 minutes or £150 for 90 minutes. 90 minutes suits anyone with several problem areas. Packages of 3 or 5 sessions, valid for 6 weeks, bring the price per session down. Full details on the rates page.
Desk pain has neighbours.
Desk pain is not the price of the job.
- £80 first session, assessment included
- Mon–Fri 11am–7pm
- Near New Malden station · free street parking
- Personal reply from Nick, usually same day
“I'm not a sports person but I'm now greatly benefiting from Nicks knowledge and skills.”