Neck Pain
Neck pain and upper back pain is a consequence of tightness due to living in a world with limited mobility. As a result, the upper back, neck and shoulders are among our clinic’s most common pain presentation in our clinic.
Tightness in the Joints and Muscles of the Upper Back
Tightness is an unintended consequence of living in a world with limited mobility. The upper back protects the heart and lunges and its mechanical focus isn’t movement. This focus makes the upper back prone to becoming restricted, particularly when behind a computer.
The tightness causes the movement demands on the neck to overload. This can result in:
- Local muscle tightness
- Headaches
- Association with long-term degenerative changes
Weakness in the Upper Back and Neck Muscles
Weakness in our muscles is not a problem exclusive to the upper back and neck, but it affects the majority of the human body in our modern world, exacerbating pain in the neck.
Tightness puts extra pressure on the neck, including the neck muscles. This increased load can be difficult to tolerate for strong, stable muscles; overloaded muscles will have more difficult time. Recurrent muscle straining is often the most painful part of the problem and must be resolved quickly, but it is not typically the root cause of the problem for most people.
Osteopathic Treatment for Neck and Upper Back Pain
At Twin Rivers Osteopathy in Bairnsdale your practitioner will discuss with you the critical factors in your individual presentation and create a treatment and management plan that addresses the root cause and symptoms, allowing you to achieve any health and movement goals.
We are ready when you are
Twin Rivers Osteopathy offers a wide range of Osteopathic services & treatments covering back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, headaches, upper back pain, sports injuries, work-related injuries and ergonomic assessment.
