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Neck and Shoulder Pain."Neck and shoulder pain is commonly severe in nature and is usually associated with upper back and arm pain."
Treatment is effective and, as always, a correct diagnosis is required followed by appropriate manual therapy and exercises. Support items such as pillows - used correctly - can be of great use in treating your condition. In this section we will look at many aspects of neck pain. Starting with the anatomy of the neck, different types of neck pain and moving onto the possible causes of your neck pain. We will then look at approriate treatment and exercise for each type of pain - including the use of relief products and appropriate use of neck support. Neck Anatomy. The anatomy of the neck is very complex. However, I will attempt to make neck anatomy in this article as simple as I can for our purposes! Read more about Neck Anatomy. Severe Neck Pain. Working with neck pain is a large part of my working day. I usually ask my patients to rate their pain on a pain scale of 1-10 - if it rates higher than 5, I consider it severe neck pain. Read more about Severe Neck Pain. Possible Causes of Neck Pain. The possible causes for your neck pain are seemingly many on the surface. While there can be many root causes, I typically find that every one of my neck pain clients have poor neck and back posture - often while sitting and working on a computer. Read more about Possible Causes of Neck Pain. Neck and Upper Back Pain. The base of your neck connects with your upper back, so it is very common for symptoms of neck pain to spread to the upper back area. The neck and upper back essentially work as a unit. Read more about Neck and Upper Back Pain. Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain. This is due to the nerves in your neck being damaged or trapped, resulting in a referral of pain into your arm. Remember, the body rarely presents you with pain at the site of an injury - hence the importance of a correct diagnosis. Read more about Neck Shoulder Arm Pain. Stiff Neck Pain. Often you can have a stiff neck without pain. Your body is sending you warning signs with stiffness and pain, but unfortunately we generally only listen to pain! If we seek help when stiffness develops we can often avoid the pain! I put this lack of response down to lack of awareness and plain old human nature! Read more about Stiff Neck Pain. 
Pinched Nerve in Neck.
Another description for pinched nerves in the neck is impinged nerve or trapped nerve. What this implies is that a nerve in your neck is squeezed in some way, resulting in nerve pain in your neck and probably down your arm. Read more about Pinched Nerve in Neck. How to Treat Neck Pain. Treatments for neck pain are many, and the success of the treatment relies on early intervention and a good diagnosis from a well qualified therapist. Exercises are, in my opinion, a necessity for the correct rehabilitation of your neck pain and it's underlying causes. Exercises strengthen your neck - so taking the load of your head off your body - and provide you with a home-based tool to alleviate pain. Read more about How to Treat Neck Pain. Neck Spasm. A neck spasm is an involuntary contracture of a muscle in your neck. The muscle shortens in length and remains in a contracted position for the duration of the spasm. Read more about how to treat a Neck Spasm. Neck Pain Headache. Neck-related headaches can trick you! Commonly, a client can present to my clinic with a severe headache and with a history of neck pain or neck stiffness. Rarely have my clients linked the two before arriving at my clinic. Read more about Neck Pain Headache. Cervical Neck Pain. "Cervical" is the term used to describe the region of your neck. It includes 7 bony vertebrae, and their surrounding muscles, ligaments, fascia, nerves and discs. Read more about how to treat a Cervical Neck Pain. Neck Pain Exercises. Depending on the nature of the trauma you have had - it may be possible to do some gentle neck exercises. However, it is usually important to see a professional for an opinion beforehand. The treatment for your neck pain will involve some exercises that you will need to carry out at home. Read more about Neck Pain Exercises. 
Pillows to Help Neck Pain.
There are many good and and many poor quality neck pillows on the market. The bad ones will not help you resolve your neck pain. Read more about Pillows to Help Neck Pain. Neck Pain Behind Ear. Neck pain behind your ear can be quite common. The causes of neck pain behind the ear are many. The most common causes of this condition that I see are ... Read more about Neck Pain Behind Ear. Arthritis of the Neck. Arthritis of the neck may be as a result of one of two types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis. Read more about Arthritis of the Neck. Whiplash and Neck Injury. This is due to the nature of a whiplash injury, which frequently has primary effect on the neck. Read more about Whiplash and Neck Injury. TMJ and Neck Pain. TMJ and Neck Pain are very closely associated - clients with TMJ pain normally have associated neck pain. The TMJ is closely related to the neck both anatomically and functionally. Let's explain this a little more. Read more about TMJ and Neck Pain. Whiplash. Whiplash - usually as a result of a motor accident - is often let go too long before the correct treatment. So, what can you do about it? Read more about Whiplash. Herniated Disc in Neck. The most common cause of herniated discs in your neck is poor posture - or lack of good posture! Commonly I see clients who sit for long periods of time in poor postural positions developing disc-related problems. Read more about Herniated Disc In Neck. Neck Massagers Although it is true to say that I have never seen anyone who uses a neck massager to have a fatal result to their health with its use, I have seen many damaged muscles and ligaments arising from inappropriate use of neck massagers. Read more about Neck Massagers. Neck Stretches Neck stretches are many and varied. However, I am going to share with you neck strectching approaches that I find most useful on a daily basis in my physiotherapy clinic. Read more about Neck Stretches. Back from Neck and Shoulder Pain to Back Pain Relief Homepage. |
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