Neck Pain
Neck pain, stiffness and the classic “cricked neck” are all things our Chiropractors encounter on a daily basis. Chiropractors have a range of skills that can assist you with your neck pain experience.
What could be causing my neck problem?
We see a variety of neck problems at The Hanham Clinic. Some cases result from sudden events, such as a whiplash-type injury. However many of the cases we encounter begin as a gradual problem, that can sometimes radiate to the shoulder or upper back region.
There are a number of factors that might be causing your neck complaint:
- Repetitive strain type injuries to the neck muscles caused from prolonged rounded posture (known as upper crossed syndrome)
- Sudden acute injuries to the neck such as whiplash or impact type injuries
- The classic “cricked neck” where the neck suddenly locks in a certain position
- Conditions that affect the nerves in the neck that cause symptoms into the arm, hand or fingers
- Osteo-arthritis is also a potential cause for neck pain
Have I got a trapped nerve in my neck?
If you are experiencing neck or shoulder pain and associated discomfort (such as: tingling, pins and needles, numbness or reduced power in your arm or hand), then it is quite possible that you may be suffering from a “trapped nerve” in the neck. Some people with a nerve complaint in their neck also experience discomfort referred to the shoulder blade region, that is described like a dull ache.
During a consultation our Chiropractors will screen for this type of problem before recommending any type of treatment.
What can a Chiropractor do for neck pain?
Chiropractic is a recognised approach for neck pain, that can often help with pain associated with the muscles and joints of the neck and shoulder region.
We have seen a large number of patients with neck complaints at the clinic and the treatment approach varies from person to person. Assuming that Chiropractic management of your neck complaint is deemed suitable, methods to deal with neck pain can include a combination of the following:
- Spinal manipulation to involved areas to the neck and upper back
- Stretching and mobilisation of joints and muscles
- Massage and trigger point therapy to surrounding tight muscles
- Postural and ergonomic advice
- Discussion around general pain management
- Advice regarding exercise, stretching and self-help
Contact The Hanham Clinic
Call us on: 07946 426514 or Email us: info@hanhamclinic.co.uk
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From Hanham High Street, turn onto Whittucks Road (at the Blue Bowl pub). Continue for around 300yds, passing Hanham GP Surgery (on your left). Roman Way and Rogers Court are the next two left hand turnings after Hanham Surgery and either of these provide free parking, subject to availability.
Hanham Hall is the large white Grade II listed building that you will see immediately as you approach Roman Way, that is just slightly set back from the main road.
Our Address is: The Hanham Clinic, 1A & 1B Hanham Hall, Whittucks Road, Hanham Bristol, BS15 3FR
The Hanham Clinic (in Bristol) is located within Hanham Hall, on Whittucks Road. Access to our clinic is from the far side of the building (on the opposite side to the Nursery), so you will need to walk around the outside of the building to gain access from the double doors overlooking the lawn.
You can call us on: 07946 426514 or email: info@hanhamclinic.co.uk
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