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Background- Text neck syndrome is one of the major cause of neck pain in technologically growing time. It occurs due to prolonged use of mobile phones as well as due the faulty posture. Rounded shoulders are usually present followed by forward head posture, which has been recognized as a major cause of functional impairment. The goal of rehabilitation in text neck syndrome is to reduce the symptoms and restore the functional capacity. The patient treatment should be design depending on the severity, time course and components involved in upper cross syndrome. Since, the lack of recognized treatment algorithm, it must be designed as ergonomic care along with various physiotherapy interventions. Case Report- Twenty-one-year male diagnosed with text neck syndrome followed by cervicogenic headache. The patient head decreased neck muscle strength, limited neck and shoulder range of motion, significant muscle spasm and neck pain. Progressive resistance training along with ergonomic care and routine physiotherapy regimen was given to the patient. Physical therapy intervention improved pain, range of motion and strength of muscles around neck region, decrease spasm and tenderness of the patient as well as aided quick recovery from cervicogenic headache.