Neck pain and stiffness leading to headaches can make even the simplest daily activities uncomfortable.
Whether your pain has developed gradually from desk work or poor posture, or follows an injury, accident or sporting activity, we create a personalised treatment programme designed around your lifestyle and goals
How Physiotherapy Can Help
The cervical spine (neck) is made up of seven vertebrae, muscles, joints, ligaments and nerves that work together to support the head and allow movement in every direction. When one of these structures becomes irritated or injured, it can lead to pain, stiffness, headaches or symptoms travelling into the shoulder, arm or hand.
Our physiotherapists identify the underlying cause of your symptoms rather than simply treating the pain. Every assessment is tailored to you, allowing us to create an effective rehabilitation programme that addresses the source of the problem.
Treatment may include:
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Hands-on manual therapy
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Joint mobilisation
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Soft tissue massage
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Exercise rehabilitation
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Postural correction
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Strength and mobility training
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Ergonomic advice
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Return to work or sport programmes
Common Conditions We Treat
We regularly assess and treat:
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Neck pain and stiffness
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Whiplash injuries
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Cervicogenic headaches
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Cervical disc injuries
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Cervical facet joint pain
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Trapped nerves (Cervical Radiculopathy)
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Muscle strains
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Poor posture and desk-related neck pain
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Arthritis of the cervical spine
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Degenerative disc disease
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Sports-related neck injuries
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Neck pain associated with shoulder dysfunction
Symptoms You May Experience
You may benefit from physiotherapy if you experience:
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Persistent neck pain
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Reduced neck movement
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Pain when turning your head
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Morning stiffness
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Muscle tightness
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Headaches beginning from the neck
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Pain between the shoulder blades
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Pins and needles in the arm or hand
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Numbness or weakness
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Pain while driving or working at a computer
