Neck Pain
Neck pain or pain in the cervical spine, can be really debilitating but with the right treatment it is possible to address this effectively. There are a number of reasons why you may have a sore neck.
These are the little joints between each one of the vertebra (bones in your neck), which can cause pain if they are stiff or the muscles around them are in spasm. There are nerves that come out from the spinal cord at each facet joint, and these can get irritated.
Irritation of the discs between each vertebra can also cause pain and may be irritated due to alignment of the neck and spine when sitting or standing.
After working out why you may have tight and sore muscles in the neck, these can respond really well to manual therapy and stretches and strengthening exercises.
This may be related to your neck and be due to irritation of the nerve root (where the nerve leaves your spine). This can often be released with mobilisation of the joints and nerve roots, and advice on how to improve your posture if necessary.
How do we help you get back on the road to recovery?
Here at CSPC we treat your neck pain by assessing your neck movement and posture. Your physiotherapist will assess your nerve and joint mobility and the tightness of the muscles in your neck and shoulders. If they feel there is something that needs medical attention, they will advise you on this.Â
The physiotherapist will take a thorough case history and work out the best plan for you. Treatment can include
- Mobilisation of the joints in your neck
- Nerve glides
- Soft tissue treatment, strengthening and stretching advice
- Specific and focused home exercises
- Taping
- Onward referral for imaging or consultants if required (self-funded or via private medical insurance or a letter to your GP)
To book an appointment, please call reception on 0113 2750606
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We are dedicated to continually training, challenging and developing ourselves to ensure we are at the leading edge of our profession. The best practices are constantly evolving and Alison leads the internal training at the clinic, working with the team, in small groups and individually ensuring that all staff provide the same high standards of care. All members of CSPC staff also attend regular external training. Many of these courses are run at the clinic with external educators to further expand our knowledge and experience.
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