Neck Pain Advice – Life Doesn’t Have to be a Pain in the Neck

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Do you often wake up with a stiff neck? Do you have recurrent neck ache, or have you simply struggled with episodes of neck problems for a number of years?

If so, you may benefit from Osteopathy to set things right again. 

To begin, let’s look into some possible reasons for neck pain.

Possible Reasons for Neck Pain

Neck pain can be a common occurrence in people of all ages. Most often, neck pain is a result of our lifestyles and daily habits. 

Modern lifestyles and the advances in technology have changed the way we move and the postures we adopt. For most of us, working all day hunched over a computer or driving long distances is a common everyday occurrence. Our busy schedule and time constraints often lead to poor posture while standing or sitting. Increasing stress and tiredness are all factors that can cause the muscles in the neck and upper back to become tight and the joints to become stiffer – all of which can contribute to ongoing neck pain.

For some, this leads to nerves in the neck becoming irritated or “trapped”  – causing pain in the arm, often going down into the hand. This may also be accompanied by pins and needles, and numbness.

Some types of  headaches can also be the result of tension or stiffness in the neck and upper back.

In addition, osteoarthritis or age-related wear and tear in the neck, can also cause muscular pain from the neck into the shoulder as well as some stiffness in moving the neck.

It is safe to say that there are multiple reasons why we would suffer from neck pain, as quite often it never really is down to one cause. 

If you are experiencing neck pain and it has not eased after a few weeks, you may benefit from osteopathy to alleviate your discomfort, especially if taking pain medication has not eased anything for you.

How can Osteopathy Help?

If you are experiencing pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility in the neck, osteopathy can benefit you.

We aim to get you out of pain, resolve the underlying root cause, and help you to prevent your symptoms from recurring. 

We will work with you and show you a series of movements and exercises tailored to treat your specific neck symptoms, as well as helping you to improve your overall function. 

Such activities not only strengthen your muscles and joints and increase your mobility, but also enhance the parts of your body that support your neck. Often, these exercises are ones you can do yourself in the comfort of your own home. 

Getting specific lifestyle advice tailored towards you is also a key component to improve your health and quality of life.

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