Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Cleobury Mortimer

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

What is Neck Pain?

Many people suffer from neck pain, which can be caused by problems related to poor posture, overuse or overworking, or sitting at a computer.

At Midlands Physiotherapy, we have helped many patients with neck pain, which can be a persistent problem for some. However, through our unique approach of utilising both manual therapies (hands-on treatment) and exercises to prevent recurrence, we have helped individuals to regain proper neck movement and become pain-free once again.

Neck Pain Treatment Cleobury Mortimer

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

Pain in the shoulders, TMJ or jaw, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper back pain, and headaches can all be caused by neck problems.

If you often experience any of the following symptoms, please contact us for a thorough 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 aching neck muscles
Tingling in the fingers or hands

Causes of Neck Pain

By far the most common cause of neck pain relates to the effects of poor posture. In order to understand the impact of poor posture, we must first consider why spinal alignment within the neck is so important.

In a normal alignment, your head weighs approximately 5 kgs and is meticulously balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck. Your muscles work tirelessly to maintain this position and can cope with short-term variations. However, assuming uncomfortable positions for extended periods can disturb the delicate balance, causing your neck’s nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs to become strained and irritated. For every 2-3 cm that your head is forward, the tension in your neck and shoulder muscles doubles.

As time goes by, the strain and pressure on the neck build up, resulting in chronic pain, and even the slightest alterations in posture can have significant repercussions. When combined with the stress and demands of modern-day living, it’s no surprise that neck pain is so prevalent.

Other common causes of neck pain include whiplash, arthritis and sporting injuries.

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.