Neck and shoulder pain
Neck and shoulder pain can be related to each other or the pain can be separate or independent from one another.
The neck is very mobile, to allow us to see in all directions. The most common causes of neck pain include:
- strains from poor posture ie. tech neck from looking at your phone and laptop all day!
- trauma
- degenerative diseases, such as arthritis
There are many causes of shoulder pain, each with its own unique set of symptoms. The most common causes are:
- tendon inflammation
- bursitis
- tendinitis
- impingement
- instability
- arthritis
- fracture or break
In your initial osteo appointment, our practitioner will complete a thorough medical history and assessment, they will ask questions around the pain, your lifestyle and your goals.
To book an appointment with one of our osteos to review your neck and or shoulder pain and to build a treatment plan around assisting you, please click here or call 9830 7044
Reference:
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/neck-pain
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/Shoulder-pain#osteoarthritis-and-neck-pain
- https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/shoulder-pain-and-common-shoulder-problems/