Neck pain & stiff neck
Neck complaints often affect both mobility and everyday life. Restricted cervical movement and neck pain are assessed through a clinical examination of the neck, shoulder region and nearby structures.
Common conditions assessed
The neck is mobile and sensitive to both load and static work. Complaints can arise from joints, muscles or nerve structures, and an assessment aims to locate the origin.
- Stiff neck — acute restricted cervical movement
- Long-standing or recurring neck pain
- Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) after a previous trauma
- Radiation towards the shoulders and arms
- Neck-related (cervicogenic) headache
How complaints are assessed
The examination includes assessment of mobility, orthopaedic and neurological tests, and palpation of the neck and shoulder region. This provides the basis for whether chiropractic treatment is suitable or whether the complaint should be evaluated further.
What a treatment may involve
Treatment is tailored to the findings and may involve gentle mobilisation, specific joint adjustments and soft-tissue treatment, combined with advice on working postures and individually adapted exercises for the neck and shoulder region.
Frequently asked questions — Neck & stiff neck
What can be done for an acute stiff neck?
For an acute stiff neck a clinical examination is done first to assess the cause before treatment. For acute complaints you can call or text to find a time as soon as possible.
Can chiropractic help with neck-related headache?
Cervicogenic headache originates in the neck and back and is assessed as part of the neck examination. Read more on the headache page. Treatment is tailored individually and without any promised outcome.
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