Neck Pain
This is one of the most common complaints we see in practice. From dull and aching neck pain, through to torticollis (wry neck), at Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre we understand how debilitating neck pain can be - which is why we are dedicated to helping you recover naturally.
Are you experiencing any of the following:
Stiffness in your neck or shoulders
Difficulty moving your neck when waking up
Headaches
Difficulty moving your head from side to side
Locked and painful movement of your head
Shooting pain down your arms and fingers
Poor posture
Neck pain is one of the most common problems that we see in our chiropractic clinic, many people experience this condition, especially as our lifestyles become more sedentary.
Neck pain can range from discomfort to extremely debilitating and disruptive to your day-to-day activities. A common side effect of neck dysfunction is headaches and stiffness due to the large number of nerves in this area.
Many different types of conditions causing neck pain to exist, which is why it is important for your chiropractor to have an accurate diagnosis.
Common causes:
Poor posture and spinal alignment
Prolonged sitting
Car accidents (whiplash)
Ergonomic problems
Sporting injuries and trauma
Overuse and repetitive strain injuries
Diagnosis:
The first step in helping you manage and prevent your problem is to ensure we have an accurate diagnosis. We achieve this through a comprehensive clinical history, thorough physical examination including; neurological, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal tests, and possibly further diagnostic investigations such as X-Rays (if required).
Once we have the information required to make an accurate diagnosis, we will explain our findings to you in a simple and concise manner. Based on the information we collect, we can then tailor a treatment plan specific to your condition and goals.
Our team is dedicated to helping you manage and prevent neck pain in a holistic manner, so you can get back to doing what you love. If at any stage we determine that you need to be referred out to another provider we will be sure to find the right people for you.
Treatment:
Here at Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre we take a holistic approach to treating neck pain. We focus on the entire neuromusculoskeletal system, rather than simply the site of pain or injury.
We look to the spine as a whole, extremity joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers), muscles, ligaments, tendons, as well as the nervous system.
Prevention and education:
In order to help you experience lasting results outside of our practice, our team will equip you with knowledge on how to prevent future injuries, give you sound ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises just for you.
If you’d like to discuss further, please book an appointment with our chiropractors here.
References:
Shahidi, B., Haight, A., & Maluf, K. (2013). Differential effects of mental concentration and acute psychosocial stress on cervical muscle activity and posture. Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology, 23(5), 1082–1089. doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.05.009
Castello-Branco K, Moodley M (2015), “Chiropractic manipulative therapy of the thoracic spine in combination with stretch and strengthening exercises, in improving postural kyphosis in woman,” Journal Health SA via Science Direct, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsag.2016.06.001