Neck Pain

 

Does this sound familiar?

 

• Neck pain from a specific incident i.e road traffic accident/whiplash?

• Pain and stiffness in the neck for no known reason?

• Sudden onset of neck pain/stiffness when you wake or a feeling that your neck is ‘locked’?

• Difficulty or pain when turning over in bed at night?

• Pain and stiffness when sat in the car or at a desk for long periods?

• No longer able to get full movement when turning your head?

• A dull ache, referred pain or tingling down the arm or into the hand?

• Pain or burning sensation across the shoulders, shoulder blades or mid back?

• Been told it’s age related, ‘wear and tear’ or a ‘trapped nerve’?

• More regular headaches than normal?

• Tried various medications, pillows, exercises, and treatments but no relief?

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If any of this sounds familiar to you, you are not alone! It is estimated that 65-70% of the adult UK population experiences neck pain every year. Furthermore, approximately 1 in every 2 people with neck pain experience a recurrence of their problem.

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However, there is a great deal that can be done to help to get you out of pain and get you back doing the things that are important to you.

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With so many possible causative factors with neck pain (including poor posture, poor work/desk set up), structure involvement (including disc, muscle, ligament, nerves, facet joints) and demands from modern lifestyle, it is crucial a thorough assessment of your neck is carried out to gain an accurate diagnosis which identifies the root cause of your pain.

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How can Niall McNamara Physiotherapy help?

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 We specialise in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy which includes both the assessment and treatment of spinal injuries or conditions which affect bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and spinal discs.

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Once the underlying cause of your pain has been accurately identified at our initial consultation, we will utilise a multifaceted treatment approach tailored to your specific goals.

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What type of treatment will you receive?

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The recommended treatment for your back pain will vary with the cause of your pain however our treatment approach may combine any of the following:

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1. Manual Therapy or “hands-on” physiotherapy

2. Bespoke exercise prescription including stretching and mobility exercises

3. Tailored strength and conditioning programme to restore “normal” function

4. Education/advice on posture correction and sleeping positioning

5. Acupuncture/Dry needling

6. Self-management strategies including ergonomic advice

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