Neck Pain

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Neck Pain

About Neck Pain
If you are one of the many people that suffers with  neck pain,  neck ache  or  neck stiffness, you will be pleased to know that our proven Physiotherapy approach may offer the solution you have been searching for.

Neck pain  is very common with about one in 10 people having it at any given time. This comes as no surprise when we consider the activities of modern life such as sitting in front of a computer, watching prolonged periods of television and an increasing incidence of poor posture particularly forward head posture.

Problems within the neck can also cause headache, shoulder pain, TMJ or jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome and upper back pain.

We encourage you to contact us for a thorough assessment with one of our Physiotherapists if you regularly experience any of the following:

  • persistent  neck ache  first thing in the morning
  • neck stiffness  when reversing in the car
  • clicking neck noise when turning
  • constant aching neck muscle
  • tingling in your hands or fingers
  • headache

Causes of Neck Pain
By far the most common cause of  neck pain  relates to the effects of poor posture. In order to understand the impact of poor posture, we must first consider why spinal alignment within the neck is so important.

Your head weighs about 5 kgs and in normal alignment it is very carefully balanced on top of your seven neck bones (vertebrae). Your muscles work very hard to maintain this position and easily withstand short periods of variation. The problem arises when we assume awkward positions for prolonged periods, the fine balance is disturbed and the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments and discs of your neck become strained and irritated.

Over time, the neck strain and pressure accumulates to a point where it becomes chronic and even the smallest changes in posture cause significant effects. Coupled with the stresses and demands of modern life, it is no surprise why  neck pain  is so common.

Other common causes of  neck pain  include whiplash, arthritis and sporting injuries.

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Treatment for Neck Pain
Physiotherapy offers a very effective treatment for  neck pain. After conducting a complete history, orthopaedic and neurological examination, your Physiotherapist will recommend a course of treatment that aims to reduce pressure, restore movement and prevent recurrence.

Typically, your Physiotherapist will recommend the following:

  • postural advice and how to avoid further strain
  • manual therapy to restore proper movement to the neck vertebra
  • manual therapy to the thoracic spine, ( neck pain sufferers often have pain here and report it is being between the shoulder blades)
  • massage to tight neck muscles
  • neck exercises to encourage improved movement
  • neck strengthening exercises
  • heat/ice therapy to help manage your neck pain
  • recommend a pillow to provide correct support while sleeping
  • ergonomic assessment
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