10a Radford Crescent, Billericay CM12 0DU · Mon–Fri 8am–9pm · Sat 9am–2pm
A stiff, sore neck from desk work, driving, stress or one awkward movement. I'll ease it now and work on why it keeps happening.
A stiff neck that's hard to turn, especially when reversing the car
Pain spreading into your shoulders or between your shoulder blades
Headaches that start at the base of your skull
Pins and needles or aching down one arm
Most neck pain comes from muscles, joints and ligaments rather than anything serious. Long hours at a screen, driving, carrying bags, sleeping awkwardly and stress all add load to the neck and upper back. Believe it or not any dental issue can also contribute to the cause of neck pain by affecting jaw movement.
Arm pain or tingling can mean a nerve in the neck is irritated. Knowing exactly which structures are involved is the key to choosing the right treatment.
How your whole body moves and recruits muscles as well as your mechanical breathing habits will be assessed to determine the root cause of your neck pain.
Soft tissue work, spinal mobilisation and dry needling to reduce pain and stiffness. Buteyko methods will be introduced if your breathing habits are found to be a contributing factor.
Simple exercises and set-up changes for your desk will be discussed. Management strategies will be implemented.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. You can book directly. If I think you need a scan or a GP's opinion, I'll tell you.
Will my health insurance cover it?
Most major insurers don't cover sports therapy, but some smaller providers that cover alternative therapies will refund your fees. Check with your insurer.
What should I wear?
No specific clothing is required
A rough description is plenty. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm out of clinic.
