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?

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 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 experiencing neck pain, you will be happy to learn that our established Physiotherapy approach may provide the answer you have been looking for.

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.

Problems within the neck can also cause headache, shoulder pain, TMJ or jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome and upper back pain.

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

Persistent neck pain in the morning
Stiffness in the neck while reversing in the car
Clicking neck noise when turning
Continuous neck muscle ache
Tingling in the hands or fingers

Causes of Neck Pain

The effects of poor posture are the primary cause of neck pain. To comprehend the impact of poor posture on the neck, we must first acknowledge the significance of proper spinal alignment.

When your head is in normal alignment, it weighs roughly 5 kgs and is precisely balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck. Your muscles work hard to maintain this position and can endure short periods of variation. However, when we hold awkward positions for extended periods, the fine balance is disrupted, leading to strain and irritation of the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck. Every 2-3 cm that your head is forward, the tension in your neck and shoulder muscles doubles.

Over time, the neck strain and pressure accumulates to a point where it becomes chronic and even the smallest changes in posture cause significant effects. Coupled with the stresses and demands of modern life, it’s no surprise that neck pain is so common.

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

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.