Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Telford

Does your painful neck affect your daily life, your sleep and the activities you love to do?

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 Telford

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

Issues within the neck can also lead to headaches, 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 symptoms, we encourage you to contact us for a comprehensive 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
Continuous aching neck muscles
Tingling in the hands or fingers

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.

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

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.

Neck pain is frequently caused by whiplash, arthritis, and injuries sustained while participating in sports.

Treatment for Neck Pain

If you’re experiencing neck pain, our Physiotherapy treatments offer a practical solution. After a thorough examination, including history, orthopaedic, neurological, and spinal tests, our skilled Physiotherapists will design a personalised treatment plan to reduce pressure, restore movement, and prevent further pain. The approach may include postural advice, spinal manipulation for joint mobility, massages to relieve muscle tension, neck exercises to promote movement, strengthening exercises, heat/ice therapy for pain relief, and a contoured pillow for optimal sleeping support.