Neck Pain

To effectively treat neck pain we must first determine what is actually causing the pain. Once we have thoroughly assessed you and determined what is causing the pain we can devise a treatment plan. Here at North City Physiotherapy we take a holistic approach involving a range of manual therapy techniques combined with a specific exercise program. Treating neck pain is one of the most challenging jobs for most Physios.

Common neck conditions:

Degenerative Disc Disease
Bulging Disc
Whiplash
Headaches
Osteoarthritis
Facet Dysfunction

Neck pain is such a common problem that 1 in 5 people currently suffer from it at any one time. In fact, over a person’s lifetime, their chances of experiencing neck pain is nearly 50%.

Common Neck Pain Symptoms

Neck pain is one of the most commonly treated injuries by us. From acute neck pain, headaches and pain radiating down from the neck to the arm, there are many structures that could be the leading cause of the pain. Growing neck pain symptoms is a concern and should be evaluated further by a specialist physician. These symptoms often include;

Sharp neck pain
Tight muscles that restricts head movement
Pain that travels down the shoulders, arms and hands
Headaches or migraines

Common Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain can be caused by dysfunction in a range of different structures within the neck. The two most common structures that cause pain are the discs and the facet joints. Once these structures are affected they cause the surrounding muscles and ligaments to become tight, causing even more discomfort within the area.

Common causes of neck pain can also specifically relate to muscle or soft tissue sprains where the body has been exposed to unexpected forces, through sporting activities or even from instances where an awkward position is adopted for a prolonged period of time.

Neck pain settles down nicely with hands on treatment to the joints and muscles but to really get great long term effects we need to make your neck stronger so it can handle anything.