Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Fairfield

Is your painful neck affecting various areas of your life, including your daily activities, sleep, and ability to participate in activities that bring you joy?

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

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 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.

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

Persistent neck ache first thing in the morning
Stiffness in the neck while reversing in the car
Clicking neck noise when turning
Constant aching of the neck muscles
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.

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.

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.