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Neck Pain
Neck pain can be caused by various conditions from the fairly mundane to the serious. It can present itself with many other symptoms such as headaches, arm pain, numbness and pins and needles. It is therefore very important to be assessed by a qualified clinician. All our physiotherapists are highly experienced and will carry out a thorough examination to make their diagnosis and then decide on the most appropriate and safe treatment.
The most common neck problems seen in the clinic are:
- Disc: A bulging disc can impinge [put pressure] on a nerve in the neck causing local neck pain . However, the local pain can be accompanied with arm pain, numbness, pins and needles or muscle weakness. The severity of the symptoms will determine the treatment chosen, or if a specialist referral is required.
- Facet Joint Pain: These are small joints on either side of the vertebral column [spine]. They can become stiff or slightly shifted out of position. This then irritates the local soft tissues, often causing neck pain. Sometimes the irritation can be so severe that the symptoms can refer into the arm like a disc problem. This condition responds very well to physiotherapy.
- Acute Torticollis: This normally occurs in teenagers, but not exclusively. The patient often wakes up with a very painful neck, unable to hold the head upright because of the pain and muscle spasm. This condition, although very painful and sometimes frightening, improves very quickly with treatment.
- Post Whiplash: This normally occurs when someone’s neck and head go rapidly forward and then back again, usually in a car accident . This affects many tissues in the neck including muscles, ligaments, joints and even neural tissue [nerves]. The symptoms are varied, but usually involve stiffness and pain. All our physiotherapists are experienced in treating this condition.
- Osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis: This is the wear and tear one gets in the neck joints from everyday living. Like most things some people get more severe symptoms than others. The symptoms include loss of movement, and some pain. Physiotherapy will not cure the condition but can ease the symptoms by reducing the pain and maximising the movement.
Treatment for neck problems may include:
To arrange an appointment or to speak with one of our specialists, call us on
01562 67129 / 0121 550 5778 or email:
info@worcestershirephysiotherapy.co.uk
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All our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), and also registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
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