Osteopathic treatment for neck pain.
Neck pain can be caused by a twisted or locked neck Some people wake up with it after a night’s sleep. This is known as torticollis.
Other causes for neck pain can be occupational, ie: sitting incorrectly at a workstation, prolonged periods of sitting at a work station, extended use of a tablet, painter and decorators painting ceilings, plumbers and electricians and car mechanics working in awkward and confined spaces… the list is endless!
Travelling business people and holiday makers having a change of bed and or pillow, or sleeping in awkward positions such as long-haul flights are vulnerable to neck pain.
Neck pain can be caused by an injury such as road traffic collision, fairground rides, sports injuries, tripping or anything that leads to a vigorous movement of the head resulting in an overstretch of the muscles tendons and ligaments of the neck.
Osteopathic treatment including manipulation, soft tissue and gentle traction can alleviate neck pain.