NECKACHE

 

Remedial physical treatment is particularly effective for neck problems, old and new, whether from a known cause for example whiplash in a road traffic accident, or a less obvious cause like sitting at a computer or driving all day.

The treatment increases blood flow and removes stiffness. I also use a number of stretches which seem to be particularly beneficial. I suggest ways to stretch yourself on a regular basis. Patients find that their neck feels easier for a number of weeks afterwards and over time, gradually throughout treatment find that the problem may never return.

Something that you can try to ease neck stiffness is using the weight of your head against gravity to stretch while lying on the end of your bed. Let your head hang over the end far enough for the full weight of your head to gently pull your head down. Stay there for 30 seconds or a minute, depending on how nice it feels (get up gently). This reverses the usual direction of pull on the muscles that we use throughout the day, when holding our head steady to concentrate on things, going on in front of us. Allowing them to stretch and let go in this way from time to time, can make a big difference to frequency of neck and head aches, caused by constant tension in the muscles that support the weight of the head.

One session will make a difference, three will get you well on the way to normal movement again. Phone to book on 07017 415310. Feel free to ask questions about treatment before booking.

 

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