Welcome to a Life Without Neck Pain
If you’re on the Beaches, we’re the solution to your neck pain
The neck seems to be a problem area for many therapists across all disciplines. We’ll admit that it can seem to be a complicated joint when you look at every single little thing that could go wrong. It can be overwhelming! Your neck moves in many different ways and is incredibly strong, whilst incredibly mobile!
We think that this may be the reason that it typically isn’t treated effectively and if you’re reading this then we can almost guarantee that you have, or have had, frustrating neck pain. So if you’d humour me for a few minutes, let me offer a solution to your pain... there is HOPE for you yet!
So what will help my neck?
Manual Therapy - This is such an effective tool to reduce pain initially and to get you feeling like you can move again, BUT...it shouldn't last forever and if it does, we hate to say it … but therapist is taking you for a ride!
Mobility - It's so ESSENTIAL that we get your back moving, and moving well, through all planes of movement as soon as possible so prevent further issues that you may face in the future from not using it! Have you ever had your arm or leg in a cast? How incredibly hard was it to bend your elbow/knee when you got it off? It was so STIFF and PAINFUL right? It's the same with your neck, if you guard the movements, everything else around it will tighten up and then normal neck movements will BECOME RESTRICTED and PAINFUL!
Strength - We say it over and over, but that's because no proper neck treatment can be complete without a strengthening program. In order to FIX YOUR NECK PAIN and prevent future issue, we need to work together to strengthen the muscles that support your neck. When your neck muscles are weak, they get tired easily and that makes them spasm and, what happens when muscles are overworked and spasm? You got it! They become painful! And contribute to YOUR NECK PAIN!
What to expect at Rebound Health
Initial assessment with a Physio includes thorough discussion of the nature of your pain (where, type of symptoms, duration and intensity of symptoms) as well as a bit about you!
We can’t help you get better if we don’t know what it is you want to get back to! So we will also discuss your work, physical activity and other life demands to determine what management you need to get back to those things stronger and more robust than before!
We will then conduct a thorough physical assessment. This will involve both hands on assessment from the therapist but also practical assessment. This will include things related to your specific history, for example: bending, twisting, lifting and definitely that exercise in the gym or work that gives you your pain.We will also make sure we keep track of how things are changing and add or subtract things from your program when necessary to make sure you’re always getting the best care possible! We’ll provide you with a management plan to help you understand your condition and your path forward to become pain free!
Don't delay your recovery - Take action today!
The occasional niggle or tightness may be nothing to worry about, but failing to pay attention to sharp or lingering pain may end up causing you a lot of problems in the future. If your neck pain is stopping you from doing what you normally love to do, then it is time to get it looked at by one of our experienced physiotherapists. In general, neck pain that is affecting your day to day life is a sign that something needs to be looked at.
Often we just assume things will get better by themselves or with enough rest, but this is rarely the case, so take action and get back to doing what you love as soon as possible!