Neck Pain Treatment Mount Gravatt & Browns Plains, Brisbane
There are many causes of neck pain. These may range from poor posture to prolonged periods spent looking down at mobile devices to sporting injuries, arthritis, and whiplash. Neck pain is something that often develops over time and can become debilitating if left untreated. Seeking professional assistance may be significantly advantageous.
At The Whole Body Clinic, we understand the impact neck pain can have. Everyday life activities can become difficult and frustrating. That is why we work towards getting you back on track with personalised treatment plans, education, and support.
Types And Causes Of Neck Pain Symptoms
Neck pain and associated symptoms can be caused by a range of issues. Some common conditions that may cause neck pain include:
Disc Injury
What Is a Disc Injury?
In your spine, you have bony vertebrae and spongy discs. These discs are designed to absorb shock and protect your vertebrae from any compression. Each disc has a strong outer rim, called the annulus fibrosis, which encompasses a softer, more spongy nucleus pulposus. An acute injury can damage a disc. More commonly, the annulus gradually weakens from minor tearing over time, which leads it to becoming vulnerable to injury.
Symptoms of a Disc Injury
Minor tearing to the annulus may present as mild to moderate localised pain. If the damage to the disc becomes worse, the internal components may push out near the nerve and compress it. This could result in severe pain with referral to different parts of the arm. A compressed nerve may produce symptoms of numbness or tingling in the arm, hand, or fingers, and may cause weakness in muscles.
Common Causes of a Disc Injury
The annulus can gradually become damaged over time. Some common examples include repeated minor injuries from head and neck compression in sports over extended periods, straining from repeated lifting, or poor postures.
Acute trauma is also a common cause. Issues can arise from force or impact to the neck or head, such as car accidents, whiplash, or workplace injuries.
Who Does Disc Injuries Affect?
The prevalence of disc injuries increases with age. It is most commonly diagnosed in people in their 50s. At The Whole Body Clinic, we can help your body to heal these damaged tissues, improve stability and strength in the damaged region, and decrease your short and long term pain.
Facet Joint Sprain
What is a Facet Joint Sprain?
Your facet joints are small joints on the back part of your vertebrae. They allow many different movements in your spine. A capsule of ligaments surrounds each facet joint and sometimes these can become irritated or torn if they are stretched or compressed.
Symptoms of a Facet Joint Sprain
You may have woken with a 'crooked' or 'wry' neck. This is a common example of an irritated facet joint. When injury occurs, it may result in restricted movement. This is often in one particular direction. Pain may worsen with that particular movement or with prolonged sitting or standing.
Common Causes of a Facet Joint Sprain
Lifting, carrying, sleeping, or lying in an awkward position for an extended period may cause this type of strain. Sudden movements or mild whiplash injury are also common causes. Sometimes pain develops after doing something seeimgly innocuous. In these cases, the cause may have something to do with a build-up of tension in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, or upper back, which may have impaired their ability to stabilise and support the spine and facet joints.
Who Does Facet Joint Sprains Affect?
Facet joint injuries are common and can affect both the young and old.
Treatment For Acute and Chronic Neck Pain
Osteopathy can be effective at treating and managing neck pain. The soft tissue techniques aim to help reduce muscle tension and pain and improve circulation to the affected tissues. This is often combined with gentle joint manipulation and articulation techniques to help increase the range of movement in certain joints. Other options such as electrotherapy or dry needling may also be incorporated into your neck pain treatment. Personalised education and rehabilitation will also be added to your care to help you manage pain and injury in the short and long term.
Neck Pain Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose The Whole Body Clinic For Osteopathic Treatment?
Because neck pain is so varied, treatment must be personalised to each patient. What helps you may not help the next patient, and even then, your plan may change throughout your treatment to accomodate for progress, weaknesses, and requirements. Our therapists understand this well and are highly experienced and skilled when it comes to delivering high-quality care. We will evaluate your situation and develop the most suitable treatment for you in a safe and friendly environment. We look forward to assisting you with your neck pain symptoms.
Visit Us For Neck Pain Support
If you are experiencing neck pain, please contact our friendly team to organise an initial consultation and assessment. We will support you with appropriate care to treat neck pain that is interfering with your life.
