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Neck Pain Treatment Cottlesbridge

Symmetree Osteopathy provides excellent care to residents in Cottlesbridge.

Neck pain, stiffness, or discomfort affecting you? Our Osteopathic treatment could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Around 10% of people experience neck pain at any given time, often caused by modern habits like prolonged computer use, TV watching, and poor posture, particularly forward head posture.

Neck issues can lead to headaches, shoulder pain, jaw discomfort, numbness in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper back pain.

If you frequently experience any of the following, we recommend scheduling a thorough assessment with one of our osteopaths. :

  • 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

The most common cause of neck pain is poor posture. To comprehend its effects, it’s crucial to consider the importance of spinal alignment in the neck.

Your head, weighing approximately 5 kg, is supported by your seven neck vertebrae. Muscles work to keep it balanced, but problems can occur when awkward positions are held for too long.

When this balance is disrupted, the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck become strained and irritated. The tension in your neck and shoulders increases significantly for every 2-3 cm your head moves forward!

Neck strain and pressure gradually build, leading to pain, with even minor postural changes causing discomfort. Given the demands of modern living, it’s no surprise neck pain is widespread.

Other common causes of neck pain include whiplash, arthritis and sporting injuries.

Neck pain treatment Diamond Creek
Neck pain osteo Diamond Creek

Treatment

Fortunately, osteopathy provides an effective solution for neck pain. After a thorough history and examination, your Osteopath will develop a treatment plan to relieve pressure, restore movement, and prevent future issues.

Typically, your Osteopath will recommend the following:

  • postural advice and how to avoid further strain
  • a series of spinal mobilisations to restore proper movement to the neck vertebrae
  • 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.

Symmetree Osteopathy offers quality care to local residents in Diamond Creek & surrounding areas including Cottlesbridge.

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