Neck Pain
Canberra
Is Neck Pain
Holding You Back?
If you struggle with neck pain, you certainly aren’t alone. Stiffness, aches, and pains all seem to be a regular part of life for so many of us — and it isn’t a surprise! Nowadays, life involves a lot of sitting: At your desk, staring at the computer, or watching television after a long day of work. When we spend so much of our lives like this, we start to get comfortable, and soon enough we may pay the price.
Your posture may have a monumental impact on your health, especially when it comes to your head and shoulder posture. When your head starts to lean forward and your neck begins to slouch over, you may not feel the consequences immediately. If neck pain is beginning to become a regular occurrence, however, it’s time to address it.
What is
Neck Pain?
Your neck has an important job to do. It is there to support your head, which will typically weigh around five kilograms. Naturally, the strain of doing that (particularly when done improperly) makes neck pain one of the most commonly reported pains in the world.
Neck pain isn’t always just a result of poor posture. When people experience sudden traumas such as an injury or a car accident, their neck may suffer significantly. As you age, it is also very common for your neck strength to deteriorate, which may also bring daily pain.
Here are some of the most common causes of neck pain in Australia:
- Poor posture
- Sleeping in an awkward position
- Whiplash
- Sporting injuries
- Arthritis
- Bad workplace ergonomics
- Muscle imbalance
Neck Pain
Symptoms
Everyone experiences neck pain in their own unique way. The location of your pain, the positions that worsen the pain, and the time of day when you feel your worst will all depend on the specifics of your injury.
Outside of pain in the neck, from sharp pains to dull aches, there are a few other common symptoms associated with a neck injury. You may find yourself struggling with headaches, upper back pain, shoulder aches, and jaw pain.
There are a few other indicators of neck problems that many people tend to report. You may find it difficult to turn your head to reverse, hear clicking noises in your neck as you twist it, experience muscle pain, find mornings the most painful, or even find your hands and fingers tingling.
If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, you should book a physiotherapy appointment immediately.
Neck Pain
Treatments
If you’re suffering from neck pain, there are treatment options that may be available to you. Physiotherapy may offer treatment options for various forms of neck pain. A physiotherapist will assess your medical history, examine your injury and condition, and recommend a course of treatment. The goal will always be to lower the strain on your neck, restore your mobility, and hopefully lower the likelihood of your pain recurring.
Treatment may involve techniques such as:
- Soft tissue therapy
- Stretching techniques
- Massages for tight neck muscles
- Prescribed exercises
- Heat/cold therapy
- Strengthening techniques
- Lifestyle advice and changes
- Pillow recommendations
Your Neck Pain
Questions Answered
Why Choose
Powerhouse Canberra?
Servicing Local Communities
The care you need is right here in Canberra. Powerhouse Therapy is proud to serve our surrounding areas, standing as a staple clinic for countless people across our local suburbs. Exceptional physiotherapy support may be closer than you think!
Patient-Centred Care
When you walk through our clinic doors, you can trust that you will be our top priority. Our Powerhouse team are dedicated to curating personalised treatment plans built to suit your individual symptoms, goals, and lifestyle.
Building Active Lifestyles
If there’s one thing we’re passionate about at Powerhouse Canberra, it’s seeing our clients build healthier and happier lives. We care about helping people get back into sports, exercise, and leisure to enjoy life and set themselves up for a long, active future.
Book an Appointment
to Have Your Neck Pain Assessed
Nobody deserves to resign themselves to life with neck pain. Not only should you be living the healthy and comfortable life you deserve, but it is crucial that you address pain sooner rather than later. Ignoring your pain may seem like the easiest option now — however, when you leave ongoing neck pain unaddressed, you risk much more severe pain in the future. Book an appointment at Powerhouse Canberra to get to the bottom of your neck pain and start working towards feeling better.