Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Halesowen

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 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 Halesowen

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

About Neck Pain

If you are one of the many people dealing with neck pain, our proven Physiotherapy approach may be the solution you have been seeking.

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.

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 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 while reversing in the car
Clicking sound in the neck when turning
Continuous neck muscle ache
Tingling in the fingers or hands

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

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.