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Neck Pain Treatment Mernda

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

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

Neck pain is a widespread issue, affecting about one in 10 people at any time. Modern activities like sitting at a computer, long hours of TV watching, and poor posture, especially forward head posture, contribute to this common condition.

Neck conditions can also trigger headaches, shoulder pain, jaw pain, pins and needles in the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome, and upper back discomfort.

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.

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.

This disturbance in balance leads to strain and irritation of the muscles, nerves, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck. For every 2-3 cm your head shifts forward, neck and shoulder tension doubles!

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 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 Mernda.

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Trust us to guide your body to optimal health. Book your appointment online now or contact us at (03) 8418 0886!