肩こり

かたこり
Alternative writings: 肩凝り
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Stiffness or tension in the neck and shoulders; a condition causing heaviness or pain in the shoulder/neck area, often from prolonged posture or strain.

Noun

Examples

最近パソコン作業が多くて肩こりがひどい。

I've been doing a lot of computer work lately and my shoulders are really stiff.

毎朝起きると肩こりで首が回らないことがある。

Some mornings I wake up with such stiff shoulders that I can't turn my neck.

温めたりマッサージをすると肩こりが楽になることが多い。

Warming it or getting a massage often eases shoulder stiffness.