Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Stourbridge

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?

Numerous individuals experience neck pain, whether it is caused by problems related to poor posture, overuse, or working too much, or 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 Stourbridge

Midlands Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic provides physio care for neck pain and neck ache to the local Stourbridge 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 regularly experience any of the following symptoms, we encourage you to contact us for a comprehensive assessment:

Persistent neck pain in the morning
Stiffness in the neck when reversing in the car
Clicking neck noise when turning
Constant aching of the neck muscles
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.

In a normal alignment, your head weighs about 5 kgs and is carefully balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck. Your muscles work diligently to maintain this position and can tolerate brief variations. However, assuming uncomfortable positions for extended periods can disrupt 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 passes, the strain and pressure on the neck accumulate, resulting in chronic discomfort and even the slightest changes in posture can have significant effects. Along with the pressures and demands of modern life, it’s no wonder that neck pain is so prevalent.

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

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.