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Neck Pain Treatment Wattle Glen

Symmetree Osteopathy delivers trusted care to the local community in Wattle Glen.

If you’re one of the many Australians experiencing neck pain, stiffness, or discomfort, our effective Osteopathic treatment could be the solution you’ve been seeking.

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.

Problems in the neck may contribute to headaches, shoulder pain, jaw pain, hand numbness, carpal tunnel syndrome, and discomfort in the upper back.

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.

The average head weighs 5 kg and is supported by the seven vertebrae in your neck. While your muscles help keep this balance, issues arise when we maintain poor posture for too long.

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 neck strain and pressure build, it eventually causes pain, where even subtle posture changes have a big impact. Considering today’s lifestyle demands, neck pain is incredibly common.

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 Wattle Glen.

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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!