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Neck Pain Treatment Kangaroo Ground

Residents of Kangaroo Ground 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.

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.

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

We advise contacting us for a comprehensive assessment with one of our osteopaths if you regularly deal with any of the following. :

  • 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.

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 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

Osteopathy offers a powerful treatment for neck pain. Following a comprehensive assessment, your Osteopath will recommend a treatment plan designed to reduce pressure, restore mobility, and avoid future problems.

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 Kangaroo Ground.

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