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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.

Common conditions we treat

  • Disc injury - bulge, herniation

  • Facet joint injury

  • Muscular injury

  • Nerve impingement

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Arthritis

  • Canal stenosis

  • Stress fracture

Common
symptoms

  • Disc injury: bulge, herniation

  • Facet joint injury

  • Muscular injury

  • Nerve impingement

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Arthritis

  • Canal stenosis

  • Stress fracture

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Less common 
symptoms

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  • 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
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

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