Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Wolverley

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?

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 numerous patients with neck pain who have found it to be a long-lasting issue. However, with our unique approach of using both manual therapies (hands-on treatment) and exercises to prevent recurrence, we have been able to assist individuals in regaining proper neck movement and becoming free of pain once again.

Neck Pain Treatment Wolverley

Midlands Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic provides physio care for neck pain and neck ache to the local Wolverley 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 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.

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 frequently experience any of the following symptoms, we recommend that you contact us for a thorough assessment:

Persistent neck pain in the morning
Stiffness in the neck while reversing in the car
Clicking neck noise when turning
Continuous neck muscle ache
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.

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.

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

If you’re experiencing neck pain, our Physiotherapy treatments offer a practical solution. After a thorough examination, including history, orthopaedic, neurological, and spinal tests, our skilled Physiotherapists will design a personalised treatment plan to reduce pressure, restore movement, and prevent further pain. The approach may include postural advice, spinal manipulation for joint mobility, massages to relieve muscle tension, neck exercises to promote movement, strengthening exercises, heat/ice therapy for pain relief, and a contoured pillow for optimal sleeping support.