Conditions We Treat
Neck Pain Ludlow
Does your painful neck affect your daily life, your sleep and the activities you love to do?
What is Neck Pain?
Neck pain is a common problem experienced by many people, whether it is caused by issues related to poor posture, overuse or working too hard, or sitting at the computer.
At Midlands Physiotherapy, we have treated a large number of patients with neck pain, which can be a long-lasting issue. However, our distinctive approach, which involves manual therapies (hands-on treatment) and exercises to prevent recurrence, has enabled individuals to restore proper neck movement and become pain-free once again.
Neck Pain Treatment Ludlow
Midlands Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic provides physio care for neck pain and neck ache to the local Ludlow community.
About Neck Pain
If you’re one of the many that suffers with neck pain, you will be pleased to know that our proven Physiotherapy approach may offer the solution you have been searching for.
Neck pain is a prevalent issue, with approximately one in 10 people experiencing it at any given time. This is unsurprising when we consider the activities of modern life, such as extended periods of sitting in front of a computer, prolonged periods of watching television, and an increasing incidence of poor posture, especially forward head posture.
Headaches, shoulder pain, TMJ or jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper back pain can all be caused by problems in the neck.
If you often experience any of the following symptoms, please contact us for a thorough assessment:
- Persistent neck ache first thing in the morning
- Neck stiffness when reversing in the car
- Clicking neck noise when turning
- Constant aching neck muscles
- Tingling in the hands or fingers
Causes of Neck Pain
Poor posture is by far the most common cause of neck pain. To understand the impact of poor posture, we must first consider why proper spinal alignment in the neck is crucial.
Your head weighs around 5 kgs and is carefully balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck in normal alignment. Your muscles work hard to maintain this position and can tolerate brief variations. However, assuming awkward positions for extended periods can disrupt the fine balance and strain and irritate the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck. In fact, the tension in your neck and shoulder muscles doubles for every 2-3 cm that your head is forward.
As time passes, the strain and pressure on the neck accumulate, resulting in chronic discomfort and even the slightest changes in posture can have significant effects. Along with the pressures and demands of modern life, it’s no wonder that neck pain is so prevalent.
Neck pain is frequently caused by whiplash, arthritis, and injuries sustained while participating in sports.
Treatment for Neck Pain
At Midlands Physiotherapy, we offer effective treatments for neck pain using a comprehensive approach. Our experienced Physiotherapists conduct a detailed examination of your history, neurological, orthopaedic, and spinal conditions, and recommend a personalised treatment plan. The plan may include postural advice, spinal manipulation to restore joint movement, massages to ease muscle tension, neck exercises to improve movement, strengthening exercises, heat/ice therapy to manage pain, and a contoured pillow for proper support while sleeping.
Schedule your comprehensive neck pain assessment by contacting us today. We look forward to hearing from you!
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