Conditions We Treat
Neck Pain Fairfield
Does your painful neck affect numerous aspects of your life, such as your daily routine, sleep, and ability to engage in activities you love?
What is Neck Pain?
Many people experience neck pain, whether the pain is caused by issues relating to poor posture, or overuse or working too hard, sitting at the computer.
At Midlands Physiotherapy, we have assisted numerous patients with neck pain, which can sometimes be a long-term issue. However, our distinctive approach, which includes both manual therapies (hands-on treatment) and exercises to prevent recurrence, has enabled individuals to restore proper neck movement and become pain-free again.
Neck Pain Treatment Fairfield
Midlands Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic provides physio care for neck pain and neck ache to the local Fairfield community.
About Neck Pain
For those suffering from neck pain, our proven Physiotherapy approach may offer the solution you have been searching for.
Neck pain is a very common problem, with around one in 10 people suffering from it at any given moment. This is not surprising when we consider the habits of modern life, such as sitting for long periods in front of a computer, extended periods of watching television, and an increasing prevalence 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.
If you often experience any of the following symptoms, please contact us for a thorough assessment:
- Persistent neck pain in the morning
- Neck stiffness when reversing in the car
- Clicking neck noise when turning
- Constant aching neck muscles
- Tingling sensation 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.
When your head is in normal alignment, it weighs roughly 5 kgs and is precisely balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck. Your muscles work hard to maintain this position and can endure short periods of variation. However, when we hold awkward positions for extended periods, the fine balance is disrupted, leading to strain and irritation of the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck. Every 2-3 cm that your head is forward, the tension in your neck and shoulder muscles doubles.
The build-up of strain and pressure on the neck over time can result in chronic pain, and even small adjustments in posture can have a significant impact. When combined with the demands and pressures of modern life, it’s not surprising that neck pain is such a common problem.
Neck pain is frequently caused by whiplash, arthritis, and injuries sustained while participating in sports.
Treatment for Neck Pain
Physiotherapy is an effective method for treating neck pain, providing a comprehensive approach to care. After a thorough examination, including history, orthopaedic, neurological, and spinal tests, your Physiotherapist will create a customised treatment plan focused on reducing pressure, restoring movement, and preventing recurrence. The treatment plan typically includes postural advice, spinal manipulations to restore joint movement, massages to relieve tight muscles, neck exercises to improve movement, strengthening exercises, heat/ice therapy to manage pain, and the recommendation of a contoured pillow for proper sleeping support.
Please contact us to arrange your comprehensive neck pain assessment…we look forward to hearing from you!
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