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Neck Pain

Did you know the average weight of the human head is 4.5 - 5kgs? That's heavier than a 10 pound baby! That's a lot of weight for a fine structure like the neck to control.

Not surprisingly, two-thirds of people will experience neck pain at some time. Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, discs, joints, tendons, ligaments or nerves - can cause it.

Neck pain is the second most common reason people come to see us (behind back pain). Consequently we have many years of experience in safely and effectively helping people with this condition!

Neck pain is commonly associated symptoms such as:

Neck pain can be a result of overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain. Back In Health has the skills to assess your pain and isolate the likely causes. We always look at a problem as a whole to help you to return to pain-free function as quickly as possible. Here's a sample of some of the remedial avenues we can explore for you to get you back on track sooner: "

In the majority of cases we help neck pain sufferers so it stands to reason that we can also help you. A pain in the neck is no laughing matter, so call us now at the location most convenient to you. It is very important that the cause of your neck pain is properly treated otherwise you may be left with a chronic weakness. Until you can come into to see us, click here for some fantastic tips on managing your neck pain at home.