Conditions We Treat
Neck Pain Wolverley
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 suffer from neck pain, which can be caused by problems related to poor posture, overuse or overworking, or sitting at a computer.
At Midlands Physiotherapy, we have treated a large number of patients with neck pain, which can be a long-lasting issue. However, our distinctive approach, which involves manual therapies (hands-on treatment) and exercises to prevent recurrence, has enabled individuals to restore proper neck movement and become pain-free once again.
Neck Pain Treatment Wolverley
Midlands Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic provides physio care for neck pain and neck ache to the local Wolverley 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.
Neck problems can also result in 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 morning neck pain
- Neck stiffness while reversing in the car
- Clicking neck noise when turning
- Constant neck muscle aches
- Tingling in the hands or fingers
Causes of Neck Pain
By far the most common cause of neck pain relates to the effects of poor posture. In order to understand the impact of poor posture, we must first consider why spinal alignment within the neck is so important.
Your head weighs around 5 kgs and is carefully balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck in normal alignment. Your muscles work hard to maintain this position and can tolerate brief variations. However, assuming awkward positions for extended periods can disrupt the fine balance and strain and irritate the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck. In fact, the tension in your neck and shoulder muscles doubles for every 2-3 cm that your head is forward.
The pressure and strain on the neck accumulate over time, resulting in chronic pain, and even minor changes in posture can have a significant impact. When coupled with the demands of modern life, it’s understandable why neck pain is such a common issue.
Whiplash, arthritis, and sports injuries are other common sources of neck pain.
Treatment for Neck Pain
At Midlands Physiotherapy, we offer effective treatments for neck pain using a comprehensive approach. Our experienced Physiotherapists conduct a detailed examination of your history, neurological, orthopaedic, and spinal conditions, and recommend a personalised treatment plan. The plan may include postural advice, spinal manipulation to restore joint movement, massages to ease muscle tension, neck exercises to improve movement, strengthening exercises, heat/ice therapy to manage pain, and a contoured pillow for proper support while sleeping.
Schedule your comprehensive neck pain assessment by contacting us today. We look forward to hearing from you!
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