Is Neck Pain Making Your Day More Difficult?
Is neck pain making it uncomfortable to work at your desk, sleep, drive, exercise or even turn your head? Perhaps the stiffness keeps returning, headaches are becoming more frequent, or previous treatment has only provided temporary relief?
At Pro Performance Physiotherapy, physio for neck pain starts with taking the time to understand what’s causing your symptoms and how they’re affecting your life. From there, we’ll develop a three-stage recovery plan to relieve your pain, rebuild your strength and help prevent the problem from returning.
With strong ties to the Dulwich Hill community, our experienced multidisciplinary team are ready to help. We bring the same high-level rehabilitation principles used with our sporting clients to everyday neck problems, giving everyone access to this level of expertise and care.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Your neck is made up of vertebrae, joints, discs, nerves and muscles that work together to support your head and allow it to move. Pain or stiffness can develop suddenly after an injury or gradually over time, making activities such as checking your blind spot, working at a computer or sleeping difficult.
Common causes and contributing factors include:
- muscle strains and soft tissue injuries.
- Joint irritation or stiffness.
- Bulging or herniated discs.
- Irritated or compressed nerves.
- Whiplash and other traumatic injuries.
- Prolonged sitting or computer work.
- Repetitive or sustained positions.
- Sporting and gym-related injuries.
- Age-related changes in the spine.
Your Three-Stage Neck Pain Recovery Plan
Our neck pain treatment in Dulwich Hill follows three stages, starting with relieving your pain before helping you become stronger and preparing you to return to work, exercise, sport and everyday activities.
Stage 1: Relieve Your Pain and Stiffness
Once we understand what’s contributing to your symptoms, we’ll choose the treatments best suited to relieving your pain and stiffness. Depending on your needs, physio for neck pain may include hands-on physiotherapy, dry needling, soft tissue techniques or remedial massage.
Stage 2: Move Better and Build Strength
As your symptoms settle, we’ll introduce a tailored exercise program based on your needs, goals, and lifestyle. We’ll focus on improving your mobility and rebuilding strength through your neck and shoulders, helping you feel more comfortable at work, while driving, exercising, staying active, sleeping and resting.
Stage 3: Build Long-Term Strength and Prevent Future Problems
Our experience with high-level athletes shapes this final stage, with strength and conditioning tailored to the demands of your work, exercise, sport and lifestyle. We’ll also address factors that may contribute to the neck pain returning, helping you maintain your progress and reduce the risk of future problems.
Start Your Neck Pain Recovery Today
If neck pain or stiffness is getting in the way of work, exercise, sleep or staying active, we’re here to help. Book your neck pain treatment at our Dulwich Hill clinic and let our experienced multidisciplinary team help you feel better, move more easily and get back to the things you enjoy.
