Pain in the neck can occur for a variety of reasons. These can be a certain event, like getting whiplash from a car accident, a trip or fall or more long term, postural issues, such as sitting at a desk for long periods, or constantly looking down at your phone. Even a stiff and slumped middle back can throw your head forward and load your neck joints and muscles causing strain and pain. Neck pain is something that can heavily affect your body and mind.
A sign of neck pain or neck issues can include:
- Pain or stiffness around the neck and shoulder when staying in one position for a long time
- Pain around the neck and shoulders when doing certain movements
- Pain on one side of the neck
- Tightness in and around the shoulders
- Pins and needles around the shoulders, even down to the arm and hands
Neck pain can also be a major contributor to headaches. Headaches can affect work flow, reduce alertness and concentration and severely impact your quality of life. A sign that a headache is caused by neck pain is:
- The headache is on one side or worse on one side of the head, or a specific point on both sides of the head.
- It is worse when moving the head in some directions and relieved when moving in other directions
- There is pain in your neck and shoulders as well as your headache
- When the pain in the neck and shoulders gets worse, the headache gets worse
If you have any of these symptoms, you may benefit from a thorough assessment and treatment by one of the independent, experienced Physiotherapists in Castle Hill or Chiropractors in Castle Hill operating at Active Back Care. They can determine the cause of your neck pain or headache and provide the latest treatment methods, supported by research, to address your specific condition. Some of these include:
- Manual therapies such as joint manipulation, mobilization, stretches, muscle releases and massage – to ease muscle tension and joint stiffness, improving mobility and function to help reduce pain
- Dry needling- using a modified version of acupuncture to target trigger points in the muscle to get instant pain relief and release muscle tension.
- ENAR therapy- using electrical stimulation to de-sensitise the nerves and break down any scar tissue to get long lasting relief
- Cold Laser therapy- using intense light to reduce acute pain and inflammation and stimulate muscle and ligament healing in the body
- Shockwave Therapy – to break up adhesions and muscle tension
- And a personalised exercise program to strengthen weak muscles and reset neurological pathways that can improve movement patterns and postural or mechanical issues causing your pain.
There are also independent Remedial Massage Therapists operating at Active Back Care in Castle Hill who can also help provide soothing relief of neck pain and headaches by gently releasing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, increasing blood flow and relieving stress.
Each independent practitioner is experienced and skilled in their own discipline of physiotherapy, chiropractic or massage therapy. With being co-located on the one premise they can effectively co-ordinate and refer out to the other complementary practitioners on site to enhance your treatment and care. Each practitioner operates independently and takes individual responsibility for their own care and treatment
If you have any symptoms described above, and want a thorough, patient centered approach to relieving your pain Contact Active Back Care today to be connected with one of the independent Physiotherapists, Chiropractors or Massage Therapists operating there who can show you how they can make a difference to your neck pain and headaches. They can help you take charge of your health and recovery.
Bookings are facilitated on behalf of the independent practitioners consulting at Active Back Care who are individually responsible for the patient care and treatment they provide.
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