Neck Pain Treatment Geelong
Neck Pain Treatment at The Manx Myotherapy
Neck pain can make everyday activities uncomfortable — whether you're sitting at a desk, driving, exercising, sleeping or simply trying to turn your head.
At The Manx Myotherapy in Geelong, we assess the factors that may be contributing to your neck pain and develop an individual treatment and management plan to help you move more comfortably and confidently.
Our approach combines hands-on myotherapy with movement, exercise and practical advice rather than simply focusing on where it hurts.
Book a Myotherapy appointment in Geelong today.
What Can Cause Neck Pain?
Neck pain can develop for many different reasons and there isn't always one single cause.
Some common factors we see include:
Muscle and joint irritation
Sudden increases in activity or training
Long periods working at a desk
Changes in workload or daily routine
Sleeping in an uncomfortable position
Reduced neck or upper-back mobility
Previous neck injuries
Headaches associated with the neck
Sport and exercise-related irritation
Persistent muscular tension
Sometimes neck symptoms can also involve the shoulder, upper back, jaw or arm, which is why a thorough assessment is an important part of your appointment.
How Can Myotherapy Help Neck Pain?
Your treatment starts with understanding your individual symptoms and what may be contributing to them.
We may assess your:
Neck movement and range of motion
Upper-back mobility
Shoulder movement
Strength and muscle function
Activities, work and training
Previous injuries
Movements that aggravate or relieve your symptoms
Your treatment plan will then be tailored to what we find.
Depending on your presentation, treatment may include:
Hands-On Treatment
Massage and soft tissue techniques may be used to help reduce muscular tension and improve comfortable movement through the neck, shoulders and upper back.
Dry Needling
Dry needling may be incorporated when appropriate as part of your overall treatment plan.
Joint Mobilisation
Gentle mobilisation techniques may be used where appropriate to improve movement through the neck and upper back.
Exercise & Rehabilitation
Treatment doesn't stop when you leave the clinic.
You may be given simple mobility or strengthening exercises to help improve your neck's capacity and manage your symptoms between appointments.
Neck Pain From Desk Work
If you spend much of your day sitting at a computer, neck and shoulder discomfort can become frustrating.
But this doesn't necessarily mean you have "bad posture."
Instead of chasing a perfect sitting position, we look at factors such as how long you're spending in one position, your movement throughout the day, your work setup and your neck and upper-body capacity.
Sometimes the best posture is simply your next posture.
Small changes throughout the working day combined with appropriate exercise can often be more practical than trying to sit perfectly for eight hours.
Neck Pain & Headaches
Some headaches can be associated with structures in the neck.
If your headaches occur alongside neck stiffness, restricted movement or muscular discomfort, your neck may be one factor worth assessing.
During your appointment, we can assess your neck and upper back to determine whether musculoskeletal factors may be contributing to your symptoms.
If your symptoms suggest that further medical assessment is required, we will recommend the appropriate next step.
Read our blog on dry needling for headaches here
What Happens at Your Appointment?
Your first appointment isn't simply about getting straight onto the treatment table.
We'll discuss:
Where your symptoms are
When they started
What makes them better or worse
Your work and daily activities
Your exercise or sporting demands
Previous injuries and relevant medical history
We'll then assess your movement and function before discussing what we think may be contributing to your symptoms.
Treatment may combine hands-on therapy, dry needling, mobilisation and exercise depending on what is appropriate for you.
Most importantly, we'll give you a plan for what to do next.
Neck Pain Treatment in Geelong
If neck pain is affecting your work, training, sleep or everyday activities, book an appointment at The Manx Myotherapy.
The goal isn't just to temporarily loosen tight muscles.
We want to help you understand what's contributing to your symptoms, improve your movement and build a plan to help you get back to the things you enjoy.
The Manx Myotherapy
27 Melbourne Road, Drumcondra, Geelong VIC 3215
Located inside Empowered Health Chiropractic