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Neck Pain Treatment Eltham

For quality osteopathic care, Symmetree Osteopathy serves the residents of Eltham.

If neck pain, stiffness, or discomfort is a concern, our trusted Osteopathic approach may be the answer you’ve been searching for.

Neck pain affects about one in 10 people, a common result of modern life, including sitting at computers, watching TV for long periods, and poor posture like forward head posture.

Problems in the neck may contribute to headaches, shoulder pain, jaw pain, hand numbness, carpal tunnel syndrome, and discomfort in the upper back.

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

Neck pain is most commonly caused by poor posture. To understand its consequences, we must first explore why spinal alignment in the neck matters.

Weighing about 5 kg, your head is balanced on seven vertebrae in your neck. Muscles help support this, but problems arise when poor posture is maintained for extended periods.

As the balance is affected, the muscles, joints, nerves, ligaments, and discs in your neck suffer from strain and irritation. In fact, for every 2-3 cm your head moves forward, tension in your neck and shoulders doubles!

As neck strain and pressure build, it eventually causes pain, where even subtle posture changes have a big impact. Considering today’s lifestyle demands, neck pain is incredibly common.

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

Neck pain treatment Diamond Creek
Neck pain osteo Diamond Creek

Treatment

Osteopathy is an excellent treatment for neck pain. Following a full assessment, your Osteopath will recommend a plan to ease pressure, restore motion, and reduce the risk of recurrence.

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 Eltham.

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