Neck Pain and headaches

Neck pain is a common presentation with an estimated 20 - 25% of Australians currently suffering from neck pain.

Physio plays an important role in the treatment and management of neck pain and dysfunction.

At The Physio Base treatment will be tailored to the individual depending on the cause of the symptoms. You can expect to have a thorough assessment looking at your whole body and how it moves and functions.

At The Physio Base we use our wealth of experience and knowledge to determine the best management to help you recover.

With our strong knowledge of how the body moves as a whole, you can expect us to be looking at all areas of your body and how they interact.

We aim to keep you moving, keep you doing the things you enjoy and have you moving better than ever before.

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Common symptoms

Neck pain and stiffness
Discomfort within the neck, across top of shoulders and base of skull
Headache
Restricted neck movement
Symptoms referral down into the arm or inside of the shoulder blade.

Less common symptoms

Nerve pain down the arm
Pins and needles or numbness into the arm
Loss of power or strength in the neck and arm
Jaw pain and tightness

Common Causes/Diagnoses

Common conditions we treat

Disc injury: bulge, herniation
Facet joint injury
Whiplash
Muscular injury
Nerve impingement
Ligament sprain
Spondylolisthesis
Arthritis
Canal stenosis

Common contributing factors

Sedentary lifestyle
Increased screen time
Prolonged sitting or driving
Poor exercise technique
Stress
Overload - sudden increase in activity
Hypermobility
Reduced flexibility and mobility - shoulders, thorax and neck
Reduced strength - upper body, abdominals, neck

Physio Management may include

Education
ConnectTherapy Approach - Assessing your whole body
Exercise prescription - strengthening, mobility, motor control
Postural retraining
Manual therapy or hands on treatment
Self management strategies
Training optimal muscle activation