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Neck Pain Treatment Hurstbridge

Residents of Hurstbridge can rely on Symmetree Osteopathy for top-notch care.

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

Your head weighs around 5 kg and is naturally balanced on your seven neck vertebrae. The muscles in your neck help maintain this position, but problems occur when we hold awkward postures for extended periods.

When the balance is off, it strains and irritates your neck’s nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs. Every 2-3 cm your head moves forward causes a significant increase in tension in your neck and shoulders!

As time passes, neck strain and pressure build up, leading to pain, where even slight changes in posture can have significant consequences. Combined with the pressures of modern life, it’s no wonder neck pain is so prevalent.

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

Neck pain treatment Diamond Creek
Neck pain osteo Diamond Creek

Treatment

Thankfully, osteopathy is highly effective for treating neck pain. After a complete evaluation, your Osteopath will create a treatment plan to alleviate pressure, improve movement, and prevent reoccurrence.

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 Hurstbridge.

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