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Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see us, and it is rarely just the neck at fault. Desk posture, sleep position, stress and old injuries all feed into it. Most cases settle well with hands-on treatment and a targeted exercise plan.
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Conditions we treat
Each of these has its own page explaining what causes it, what you are likely to notice, and how we treat it. If you are not sure which one fits, that is what the assessment is for.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve irritation in the neck felt as pain, pins and needles or weakness down the arm.
Read moreCervical Osteoarthritis
Age-related wear in the neck joints — morning stiffness and ache that eases as you move.
Read moreWhiplash
Neck injury from a sudden back-and-forth force, most often a car accident.
Read moreCervicogenic Headache
Headache coming from the neck — usually one-sided, starting at the base of the skull.
Read moreWry Neck
Sudden painful neck locking — you wake up unable to turn your head.
Read morePostural Neck Pain
The ache that builds through a day at a screen and eases overnight.
Read moreSigns and symptoms
- Stiffness or restricted turning, often worse in the morning
- Aching that spreads into the shoulder blade or upper back
- Headaches starting at the base of the skull
- Pins and needles or weakness travelling into the arm or hand
- Pain that flares after long periods at a screen
How we treat it
- Hands-on joint mobilisation and soft tissue release
- Dry needling for persistent muscle tension
- Deep neck flexor and postural strengthening
- Workstation and sleep position review
- A graded return to full movement and load
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Symptoms overlap between conditions, so the right treatment depends on an assessment. If your pain followed a significant injury, is getting worse, or comes with numbness, weakness or unexplained weight loss, please see your GP.
Book an assessment for neck pain
No referral needed. Our physiotherapists across Seaton will assess what is going on and talk you through the plan. Ask a question first.
New patient? Choose Initial Consultation. Your assessment is free, and treatment is $49 when you book your second session, otherwise $98. Offer terms
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