NECK PAIN 

Neck pain is a very common issue that chiropractors see. The neck is a complex structure that needs to support the weight of the head and also work together with the eyes to track the world around us. It can be quite vulnerable to the stresses of modern life (hunched over the desk staring at a computer screen, sound familiar? don’t worry we can help)

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the pain may worsen, the neck may get stiffer and more restricted. Movement can become painful, and Headaches can begin to develop. At its worst, it may start to refer nerve pain down the arms into the hands or lead to weakness.

Conditions that cause this?

The complex nature of the neck means a wide variation in potential causes. Our chiropractor will attempt to determine which of the following conditions is causing your neck pain.

Common Conditions that cause neck pain;

- muscle strain - joint sprain - fascial inflammation - facet syndrome - discitis - postural stress - dysfunctional breathing - disc bulge - fractures/tears - nerve inflammation - eye/vestibular dysfunction - trauma - car accident - whip lash - osteoarthitis -

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. we then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what condition you have and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected condition relating to your neck pain.

Treatment

Improvements in neck pain general occur when treatment enhances and optimizes the functions of the neck.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, improve the flexibility of the muscles and joints, increase the strength of the neck, improve posture and alignment of the neck, address other areas that influence the neck such as the jaw and eyes tracking ability.

Common techniques : Activator / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustment / Cupping / IASTM Scrapping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Eye Tracking Exercise / Jaw Treatment / Neck Strengthening / Postural Exercises

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If you’re suffering from Neck Pain and want our chiropractor to have a good look at it you can easily book online and get your concerns addressed. We are here to help.