Neck

Neck pain can affect everything from driving and working at a computer to sleeping comfortably. It often develops because of prolonged postures, injury or age-related changes, but can also occur without a clear cause.

Did you know?

• Neck pain is one of the top 10 causes of disability worldwide.

• Around 2–3% of adults experience neck pain at any one time, and many people continue working through the pain without seeking advice, allowing symptoms to become persistent.

Ignoring neck pain may result in increasing stiffness, headaches, reduced movement and difficulty carrying out everyday tasks.

Common conditions treated:

• Mechanical neck pain

• Whiplash injuries

• Cervical radiculopathy (trapped nerve)

• Cervicogenic headaches

• Postural neck pain