Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Bewdley

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 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 Bewdley

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

Issues within the neck can also lead to headaches, shoulder pain, TMJ or jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper back pain.

If you regularly experience any of the following, we encourage you to contact us for a thorough assessment:

Persistent morning neck pain
Stiffness in the neck while reversing in the car
Clicking sound in the neck when turning
Continuous aching neck muscles
Tingling in your hands or fingers

Causes of Neck Pain

The effects of poor posture are the primary cause of neck pain. To comprehend the impact of poor posture on the neck, we must first acknowledge the significance of proper spinal alignment.

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 can 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. In fact, the tension in your neck and shoulder muscles doubles for every 2-3 cm’s that your head is forward

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.

Whiplash, arthritis, and sports injuries are other common sources of neck pain.

Treatment for Neck Pain

Our comprehensive approach to neck pain treatment using Physiotherapy is effective. Following a complete examination, including history, orthopaedic, neurological, and spinal tests, our expert Physiotherapists recommend a customised treatment plan to relieve pressure, restore movement, and prevent recurrence. The approach may include postural advice, spinal manipulation for joint movement restoration, massages to ease muscle tension, neck exercises to increase mobility, strengthening exercises, heat/ice therapy to manage pain, and a contoured pillow to ensure proper sleeping support.