Does your neck hurt whether your head is just still or whenever you look up or turn quickly? Here at ProMovement Physiotherapy, we’ll identify the exact cause and design a tailored treatment for you.
What does a physiotherapist do for neck pain?
First, physiotherapists will identify what’s causing the pain and how it affects the nearby joints and muscles. Then, they will design a tailored program which might include the following:
Gentle manual therapy
Rhythmic movement
Gentle mobilisation of your neck if necessary
Specific progressive exercises as the pain gets lighter or as you feel more comfortable
The goal is to get rid of the pain and address the underlying reason. That’s always our approach here at ProMovement Physio where we work directly on the problem and not just on the symptoms. This way, you’ll experience long-term relief and you also get to improve your everyday posture.
What causes neck pain?
If you feel it regularly, it could be because of awkward neck postures (perhaps due to the nature of your work or poor habits such as how you use your phone or computer). As a result, the people often most prone to this are those that work regularly on their desk, those who drive as their job and those who work at heights (e.g. electricians and other technicians).
To treat chronic neck pain requires an integrated approach which involves education, exercise, manual therapy and better work and self-management practices. This is a similar approach to treating acute neck pain so that you can avoid the discomfort and recurrence.
The results from this treatment might take a few or several weeks depending on your condition before you feel noticeable relief. It takes time for your neck and body to recover and what physiotherapy does is to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes.
Here at ProMovement Physio, we’ll help you recover quickly and address the underlying cause of your neck pain. This way, you can be more productive at work or fully enjoy your leisure time.
