OSTEOPATHY FOR NECK PAIN
Finding Lasting Relief from Neck Pain
At Adapt Osteopathy, we know that neck pain can be extremely frustrating and can impact on your everyday life, often making it hard to sleep and difficult to concentrate. Don’t let your neck pain hold you back! Osteopathy can help reduce neck pain and stiffness, and get you back to feeling your best.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
MUSCULAR STRAIN/SPRAINS
Overuse, poor posture (like prolonged computer use or hunching over a phone), and sleeping in awkward positions can strain or sprain the muscles or joints in the neck.
WHIPLASH
This injury occurs when the head jerks back and forth forcefully, often in car accidents or sometimes in sporting injuries. Whiplash injuries can cause straining the soft tissues or joints in the neck.
DISC INJURIES
Disc injuries involve damage to the intervertebral discs, such as herniation or bulging. Disc injuries can occur from a sudden trauma or can happen gradually over time.
PINCHED NERVE
Pressure on the nerves exiting the spinal cord can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulder and arm. This may be caused by arthritis, disc injuries, or inflammation around the spine.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
This condition involves age-related wear and tear on the cervical spine, leading to bony changes and potentially nerve compression.
POSTURAL STRAIN
Postural strain can occur from maintaining poor posture for extended periods of time. Over time, this can put excessive stress on the muscles, ligaments, and spine, leading to pain, discomfort, and stiffness.
OSTEOPATHY FOR BACK PAIN
Here's what to expect with treatment at Adapt Osteopathy
We begin by listening to you. Our first step is to gather a comprehensive history of your pain and discomfort, understanding how it affects your daily life and what you hope to achieve.
We then perform a detailed assessment including a variety of special tests designed to help diagnose and understand your injury.
From here, we work with you to create a comprehensive and personalised management plan, including:
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Hands-on treatment techniques to reduce pain quickly and restore range of motion
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Education about your injury
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A structured exercise program to regain strength and mobility and get you back to doing what you love
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Advice on lifestyle changes to enhance your recovery
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Regular check ins throughout the process to ensure we’re on track to achieve your goals
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common symptoms of neck pain?
Typical symptoms include persistent or intermittent pain in the neck, shoulders or upper back. There may be associated stiffness in the neck and in some cases the pain may refer into the shoulder or down the arm. It is also common to experience a headache with neck pain.