Neck Pain

Aside from low back pain, neck pain is the second most common presentation I see in the clinic. It’s almost becoming its own little epidemic at the moment with the way that we live our lives. Neck pain is frequently associated with headaches, but it can also just present on its own. The two main forms I tend to see are a ‘kink in the neck’, where maybe you have slept funny and woken up unable to turn your neck, or more chronic neck pain, where it has slowly been getting tighter and more sore over time. Either way, treatment is aimed at reducing your pain levels and improving range of motion of the neck, through techniques such as massage and joint mobilisation, and every now and again a high velocity ‘click’ through your neck if you are comfortable with it.

If you are experiencing significant neck pain, I would recommend first booking in your local osteopath for a proper assessment and treatment, to ensure there are not underlying factors that need to be addressed. However, if you are just experiencing some general discomfort or tension, here are some stretches and exercises that can help to alleviate some of that discomfort.