Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Bridgnorth

Is your painful neck impacting your daily life, your sleep, and your ability to participate in activities you enjoy?

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 Bridgnorth

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

About Neck Pain

If you are one of the many individuals who suffer from neck pain, our proven Physiotherapy approach may provide the solution you have been seeking.

Neck pain is a common problem, with approximately one in 10 people experiencing it at any given moment. This is not unexpected, considering the modern lifestyle activities, such as sitting for extended periods in front of a computer, watching television for prolonged periods, and an increasing prevalence of poor posture, particularly forward head posture.

Neck problems can also result in headaches, shoulder pain, TMJ or jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper back pain.

If you experience any of the following symptoms on a regular basis, please contact us for a comprehensive assessment:

Persistent neck ache first thing in the morning
Stiffness in the neck when reversing in the car
Clicking sound in the neck when turning
Constant neck muscle aches
Tingling in the fingers or hands

Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain is most commonly caused by poor posture. To comprehend how poor posture affects the neck, we must first understand the importance of correct spinal alignment.

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.

The pressure and strain on the neck accumulate over time, resulting in chronic pain, and even minor changes in posture can have a significant impact. When coupled with the demands of modern life, it’s understandable why neck pain is such a common issue.

Arthritis, whiplash, and sporting injuries are among the most frequent causes of neck pain.

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.