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Neck Pain Treatment Panton Hill

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

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 problems can manifest as headaches, shoulder pain, jaw pain, hand tingling, carpal tunnel syndrome, and pain 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

Poor posture is by far the leading cause of neck pain. To understand its impact, we must first consider the significance of proper 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!

Neck strain and pressure gradually build, leading to pain, with even minor postural changes causing discomfort. Given the demands of modern living, it’s no surprise neck pain is widespread.

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 Panton Hill.

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