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What will help neck tightness?
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I have been getting pain in my neck and shoulders. I have been doing physio twice week plus massages when I can afford it, but the muscles in my neck keep tightening up. What else could I use to help the pain and stiffness in my muscles? -
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Dr James Gillard
Osteopath
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You need to establish what the tightness the muscles in the neck to be tight. What controls muscle tightness is the nervous system. Now usually this occurs in response to trauma such as a injury to the joints, ligaments or other connective tissue. It could also be related to overuse or underuse. It may be posturally related i.e computer, smart phone which can alter the length and tension. It may be stress related, or related to poor breathing mechanics. Once you establish why the nervous system is protecting that area, the more specific you can address treatment.
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Dr Daryl Ansell
Chiropractor
Given your history it is most likely that there are other areas of your spine that are playing a part in your symptoms. Often the person you are seeing is concentrating on the area of pain and not looking at the bigger picture.
Has a thorough exam of your neck been done The link below is an example of a thorough examination of the neck and also the low back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzAnoxGEDZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNhSa5E_mHs
Once you have found the cause of you symptoms a specific treatment program can be designed for you.
Go to our webpage, there are strengthening and stretching exercises there that should be of help plus a lot more info on exams and treatment.
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