Conditions We Treat

Neck Pain Wombourne

Is your painful neck affecting various areas of your life, including your daily activities, sleep, and ability to participate in activities that bring you joy?

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 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 Wombourne

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

About Neck Pain

If you’re one of the many that suffers with neck pain, you will be pleased to know that our proven Physiotherapy approach may offer the solution you have been searching for.

Neck pain is very common with about one in 10 people having it at any given time. This comes as no surprise when we consider the activities of modern life such as sitting in front of a computer, watching prolonged periods of television and an increasing incidence of poor posture – particularly forward head posture.

Pain in the shoulders, TMJ or jaw, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper back pain, and headaches can all be caused by neck problems.

If you regularly experience any of the following, we encourage you to contact us for a thorough 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 aching neck muscles
Tingling in the fingers or hands

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.

In a normal alignment, your head weighs approximately 5 kgs and is meticulously balanced on top of the seven vertebrae in your neck. Your muscles work tirelessly to maintain this position and can cope with short-term variations. However, assuming uncomfortable positions for extended periods can disturb 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.

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

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.