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Neck Pain Treatment Greensborough

Symmetree Osteopathy provides excellent care to residents in Greensborough.

Suffering from neck pain, ache, or stiffness? Our proven Osteopathic approach may provide the relief you’ve been looking for.

Neck pain is prevalent, with one in 10 people affected. Modern lifestyle habits, such as sitting at a computer, extended TV viewing, and poor posture, particularly forward head posture, play a significant role.

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

If any of the following symptoms are familiar to you, we encourage you to book an 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 primary cause of neck pain is poor posture. To truly grasp its effects, it’s important to first understand the role of spinal alignment in the neck.

The average head weighs 5 kg and is supported by the seven vertebrae in your neck. While your muscles help keep this balance, issues arise when we maintain poor posture for too long.

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!

Over time, the strain on your neck accumulates, causing pain, and even small shifts in posture can make things worse. With modern life’s stress, neck pain is a common issue.

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 Greensborough.

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