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Neck Pain Treatment St Helena

Symmetree Osteopathy delivers trusted care to the local community in St Helena.

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

We suggest reaching out for a detailed assessment with one of our osteopaths if you often experience the following symptoms. :

  • 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 most common cause of neck pain is poor posture. To comprehend its effects, it’s crucial to consider the importance of spinal alignment in the neck.

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 this balance is disrupted, the nerves, muscles, joints, ligaments, and discs in your neck become strained and irritated. The tension in your neck and shoulders increases significantly for every 2-3 cm your head moves forward!

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

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 St Helena.

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