Neck pain& cervical spondylosis.

What it is

Most neck pain is mechanical, coming from the joints, discs and muscles of the neck, and it is often linked to long hours at a desk or on a phone, sleeping position or stress. Cervical spondylosis is the age-related wear of the discs and joints in the neck. It shows up on many scans after middle age, often without any symptoms, but it can cause stiffness and pain, and sometimes nerve irritation that sends pain, tingling or numbness into the arm.

How we treat it

1. 01An assessment of the neck, upper back and shoulders, with a nerve check if there are symptoms in the arm.
2. 02Manual therapy to restore movement to stiff neck and upper back segments.
3. 03Dry needling or soft-tissue work for tight, tender muscles, where appropriate.
4. 04Neurodynamics when an irritated nerve is sending symptoms into the arm.
5. 05Advice on posture and work set-up, and strengthening of the deep neck and shoulder muscles.

When to see a doctor first. See a doctor urgently if neck pain follows a fall or accident, or comes with a sudden severe headache, dizziness, difficulty speaking or swallowing, clumsy hands, loss of balance, or weakness in the arms or legs.