Neck pain is a very common issue. Neck pain is due to a dysfunction in the joints of the neck which results in increased muscle spasm or tension and strain on the ligamentous structures of those joints. This can cause localised referred pain to the shoulders upper back and arm pain and sometimes headaches. The discs inbetween the vertebra shock absorb and cushion the vertebra. The joint and muscle dysfunction will put a strain on the disc this can result in the discs bulging and causing an irritation to the spinal nerves. When this happens, you can get referred pain in a specific distribution of the upper back shoulder, arm and hand. The cause of neck pain is often due to a poor posture, sleeping badly, an injury such as a whiplash injury sustained in a car accident or a repetitive strain.
At The House Clinics Bristol, our experienced Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, spinal adjustment or mobilisation, acupuncture, electrotherapy and muscle therapy like massage and a bespoke exercise plan. We have a clinic in Redland and in the City Centre. All specialise in diagnosing and treating neck pain and whiplash injuries, helping you restore movement, reduce discomfort, and prevent future problems.
As we age the invertible disc reduces in height the act as pads or shock absorbers between the vertebra in the neck the gradual wear and tear means that the shock is not so well absorbed. This result in strain to the vertical joints and associated ligaments and muscular.
Osteoarthritis of the neck symptoms include localised neck pain which can be referred pain to the shoulders upper back and arm pain and sometimes headaches.
The House Clinics bristol treat Osteoarthritis of the neck, our experienced practitioners provide treatment tailored for you in Bristol, including hands on Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, manual therapy, spinal adjustment or mobilisation. We also use acupuncture and electrotherapy to treat the muscular and soft tissues.
Simple or Mechanical Neck Pain is the most common form of neck pain. Neck pain is due to a dysfunction in the joints of the neck which results in increased muscle spasm or tension and strain on the ligamentous structures of those joints. This can cause localised referred pain to the shoulders upper back and arm pain and sometimes cause headaches.
Having poor posture at a desk, stress, shoulder tension or injury sleeping awkwardly, using handheld devices, and even doing situps causing a change to the normal biomechanics of the neck resulting in a strain to the joints, muscles and ligaments.
Simple or Mechanical Neck Pain symptoms can cause localised neck pain which can be referred pain to the shoulders upper back and arm pain and sometimes headaches.
At The House Clinics Bristol, we treat Simple or Mechanical Neck Pain, our experienced practitioners provide treatment tailored for you in Bristol, including hands on Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, manual therapy, spinal adjustment or mobilisation. We also use acupuncture and electrotherapy to treat the muscular and soft tissues.
Trauma or Whiplash Injury is where the nerves in the neck can become compromised and inflamed. This can be due to a disc bulge or a joint inflammation both of which can irritate the nerve. Age related wear and tear can sale narrow the holes where the nerves exit causing nerve inflammation and resulting referred pain.
Trauma or Whiplash Injury symptoms include pain, stiffness, and a reduced range of movement. Symptoms may appear immediately or develop in the hours and days after the injury.
At the House Clinics Bristol, we treat Trauma or Whiplash Injury, our experienced practitioners provide treatment tailored for you in Bristol, including hands on Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, manual therapy, spinal adjustment or mobilisation. We also use acupuncture and electrotherapy to treat the muscular and soft tissues.
Trapped or Compressed Nerves may occur due to disc damage Vertebra joint inflammation or age-related wear and tear in the spine compromise the spinal nerves in the spine. This accelerated or decelerated motion can cause damage to the soft tissues of the joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the neck. There are seven vertebrae in the neck with 14 separate joints and seven separate nerves so it’s easy to see how this can cause severe pain.
Neck pain stiffness with a reduced range of movement the pain can sometimes be referred to the shoulders through the muscular injury and when the nerves are involved, you can get referred pain and pins and needles, down to the arm and hands. It is not uncommon also to have headaches.
Our experienced practitioners provide treatment tailored for you in Bristol, including hands on Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, manual therapy, spinal adjustment or mobilisation. We also use acupuncture and electrotherapy to treat the muscular and soft tissues.
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The main causes of pain in the neck are due to the joints muscles and ligaments and if the nerve gets trapped, the pain has felt more severely and can refer down the arm into the hand
How do I get neck pain?
There are many causes of the neck to become painful
The most effective treatment for neck pain is chiropractic or physiotherapy course of treatment which would include hands-on treatment posture exercise and lifestyle advice.
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