Neck Pain Treatment
Neck pain treatment starts with assessing your movement, stiffness, posture, and any symptoms extending into the shoulders or arms.
About this condition
Neck pain is extremely common and can range from mild stiffness after sleeping awkwardly to debilitating pain affecting your ability to turn your head. It's frequently linked to posture (particularly screen use), muscle tension, and joint restriction in the cervical spine. Left untreated, it can lead to headaches, shoulder pain, and arm symptoms.
Depending on your symptoms and assessment, suitable care may include Osteopathy, Chiropractic or Massage treatments. Your practitioner will explain which option is appropriate and when another healthcare professional or further assessment may be needed.
Common symptoms
- Pain or stiffness in the neck
- Limited range of movement when turning the head
- Aching that spreads into the shoulders
- Headaches originating from the base of the skull
- Tenderness along the sides of the neck
Who should I see?
Our specialists who are best placed to help with neck pain.
Osteopaths treat neck pain by identifying which joints, muscles, and soft tissues are restricted or overloaded and addressing them directly. Cervical mobilisation and soft tissue release are particularly effective.
Book OsteopathyChiropractic adjustments to the cervical spine can quickly restore movement and reduce pain, especially when restricted joints are the primary driver.
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Massage
When neck pain is primarily muscular - driven by tension in the neck, upper traps, and suboccipital muscles - massage therapy is highly effective and often immediately relieving.
Ready to get help?
Not sure which specialist is right for you? Our free 15-minute consultation is the perfect starting point - we'll listen and point you in the right direction.
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