Conditions We Treat
Neck Pain
The neck and shoulders are prone to injury. Trauma, poor posture and arthritis are common causes of neck pain.
Neck Pain Treatment Noble Park
The neck and shoulders are prone to injury. Trauma, posture and arthritis are common causes of neck pain.
If you are one of the many Australians that suffers with neck pain, neck ache, or neck stiffness, you will be pleased to know that our proven Chiropractic 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.
Problems within the neck can also cause headache, shoulder pain, jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper back pain.
We encourage you to contact us for a thorough assessment with one of our Chiropractor if you regularly experience any of the following:
- Persistent neck ache first thing in the morning
- Neck stiffness when reversing the car
- Clicking neck noises when turning
- Constantly aching neck muscles
- Tingling in your hands or fingers
Causes
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 about 5 kgs and in normal alignment it is balanced on top of your seven neck bones (vertebrae). Your muscles work to maintain this position and easily withstand short periods of variation. Problems arise 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 centimetre’s that your head is forward!
Over time, the neck strain and pressure accumulates to a point where it becomes painful and even the smallest changes in posture cause significant effects. Coupled with the stresses and demands of modern life, it is no surprise why neck pain is so common.
Other common causes of neck pain include whiplash, arthritis, neck strain, torticollis, herniated discs and sporting injuries.
Treatment
- Postural advice and how to avoid further strain
- A series of spinal mobilisations to restore proper movement to the neck vertebrae
- Massage to tight neck muscles
- Neck exercises to encourage improved movement
- Neck strengthening exercises
- Heat/ice therapy to help manage your neck pain
- Recommend a contoured pillow to provide correct support while sleeping
Chiropractor Service Areas
Through skilled chiropractic adjustments, we target cervical vertebrae, releasing pent-up tension, restoring mobility, and reducing neck pain. Take the first step towards relief, book your consultation now!
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