Neck pain can came come from the neck towards the arms, shoulders, and shoulder blades. Some types of Headache can be a symptom of a neck problem. Advice on how to prevent this problem from re-occuring is vital if it is to go away completely.. Appointments can be made to be seen in Dereham or Norwich Norfolk.

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Neck problems are quite common. About 30% of patients I see have neck pain, and seek Osteopathic treatment to make it better. Some common symptoms of a neck problem starting are;
  • Neck stiffness in the morning
  • Sharp stabbing pains when moving the neck or head
  • Headaches which start in the neck and move upwards to the temple or above the eye.
  • Pain and stiffness when sitting, along with shoulder /  arm pain. 
  • Pain between the shoulder blades
Often neck pain will start in the morning, and ease off during day only to return again by the evening. 

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Common Symptoms

  • Neck stiffness, especially in the morning
  • Sudden sharp stabbing pains side of neck or over an eye
  • Headaches at the back of the head, sometimes coming to the forehead and above eye.
  • You can't look over your shoulder very well 
  • Pain in neck going towards or into shoulder / shoulder blade/ or arm
Neck Treatment

How To Prevent

  • Use a good quality comfortable firm pillow (not hard)
  • Exercise regularly
  • Sleep on side or back, but not front
  • Do not do sit up exercises, these stress the neck and aggravate the lower back
  • Take a break from desk work / driving
  • Make sure the arms on your office chair pass easily under your desk
  • Do not spend too long on your Mobile or Tablet

How To Treat?

  • Keep moving about, it will stop you getting stiff
  • Sleep with a foam pillow, not a feather one.
  • Sit in a firm supporting chair, feet on floor.
  • Do not sit and read, or drive a lot, or use 
  • Do not apply heat to your neck, it will make it more inflamed and painful
  • Sleeping on your back, with your head slightly raised is the best position for sleeping

Your Appointment will include

  1. Full examination
  2. Explanation of your neck problem
  3. Appropriate Treatment
  4. Appropriate Rehabilitation exercises
  5. Short and long term prevention strategies