livewell’s NECK PHYSIO

Physiotherapy for neck pain is a commonly sought treatment and often effective.

Prior to exercising with neck pain, your neck physiotherapy program may involve hands-on techniques to relieve pain, reduce symptoms and improve your range of movement. Goals of physio for neck pain typically involve improving pain levels, increasing range of movement, reducing stiffness, strengthening of muscles along the neck and preventing recurrent injuries.

 

Common activities that may predispose you to developing neck pain may include:

  • Prolonged sitting at a desk

  • Poor ergonomic set up

  • Looking down onto a laptop or phone for a prolonged period

  • Sustained arm in elevated or abducted positions (eg. in dentists or surgeons during dental procedures or in surgical theatres)

  • Poor exercise techniques

  • Sudden increase of physical activity

  • Unhelpful, habitual movement patterns of the shoulder blades

  • Reduced mobility on the spine

  • Sedentary lifestyle

  • Unsupportive pillow or mattress

There are various reasons as to why someone could develop neck pain. The picture above shows that retraining and strengthening the right neck muscles can reduce your load on cervical spine - hence, improving your neck pain.

Acute injuries, such as acute wry neck and whiplash injury, or chronic inflammatory spine diseases can also contribute to the neck pain someone’s experiencing.

Neck physio in Melbourne Livewell Health are dedicated in helping your body recover in its best way possible. Your physiotherapy program will be evidence-based and tailored according to your priorities of rehab as well as your goals. This is to ensure that your program is relevant and most effective for your body.

YOUR REHAB SOLUTION

ALL OF LIVEWELL’S MUSCLE AND JOINT HEALTH PROGRAM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • 60-minute thorough assessment - History taking, goal setting and physical examination

  • Pain management strategies

  • Hands-on therapy for pain relief

  • Neuromuscular retraining for correct muscle activation

  • Progressive strengthening (resistance-based) and mobility exercises

  • Preventative management strategies to prevent recurrence

  • Open communication between therapist and client, as well as other health professionals involved in your care

  • Private access to exercise rehabilitation centre, including Clinical Pilates, strength and conditioning equipment

  • Online Exercise App containing videos and instructions of exercise for easy reference

  • Regular objective assessments to keep you informed of your progress

 

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