Neck Pain

 

 

Neck pain can be both a debilitating and frightening condition. It can create tightness and tension throughout the whole body as well as excruciating headaches.

It is among the most common reasons an individual will seek osteopathic treatment.

A highly mobile part of the body, the neck is prone to injury and for this reason necessitates careful treatment by trained, registered professionals. Our osteopaths will use a range of techniques to during  your neck pain treatment, emphasizing an individualized and holistic treatment approach. 

 Osteopaths are musculo-skeletal specialists who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of musculo-skeletal disorders, especially neck disorders.

 During an osteopathic assessment for neck pain you can expect a full and thorough medical history to be obtained. Assessment of the muscles, joints and discs of the neck as well as the surrounding areas is undertaken during the first treatment.  After this a diagnosis is formed and discussed with you before treatment occurs.

 

Neck pain treatment may include:

  • Soft tissue massage
  • Joint manipulation
  • Muscle energy stretching technique
  • Dry needling

 

After your treatment your osteopath may talk to you about specific exercises that will help your neck pain. They may even recommend Clinical Pilates to help improve the stability muscles around the neck.

 

 Osteopaths have a very good understanding of ergonomics. A common cause of neck pain is poor ergonomic set up of your work station. Your osteopath will discuss with you the best techniques in helping you reduce your neck pain at work.

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