Neck Pain
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If neck pain is stopping you from working, sleeping, or enjoying daily life, we’re here to help. At Marsden Park Chiropractic, we provide precise diagnosis, gentle treatment, and a step-by-step plan to get you moving again, especially when symptoms are confusing or have not improved elsewhere.
- Same-week appointments
- On-site assessment and tailored care plans
- Clear explanations of MRI and imaging when needed
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Neck Pain We Treat
Most neck pain falls into one of these patterns. Understanding which one you have leads to faster, safer recovery:
Disc-Related Neck Pain Without Nerve Pinching
Common signs:
- Stiff, painful ‘locked’ neck (sometimes called torticollis or wry neck)
- Ache around the shoulder blade, under the arm, or chest wall
- Heavy feeling in the shoulder or arm without obvious pins-and-needles
- Pain that doesn’t follow a neat line down the arm
What’s happening:
- Neck discs can develop tiny tears (annular fissures) over time
- These areas can become sensitised (leaky disc), causing persistent pain
- This is common and often improves with the right plan, usually without surgery
How we assess:
- Posture and movement patterns (antalgia)
- Foraminal tests like Bakody’s sign and gentle extension/quadrant holds
- Upper limb tension tests
- Checks for pressure sensitivity (Valsalva, cough, sneeze)
When MRI is helpful:
- If symptoms aren’t improving as expected
- If there are red flags (significant weakness, coordination or balance changes, fever, cancer history, unexplained weight loss, bladder/bowel changes)
- To correlate scan findings (T1/T2/STIR) with your specific symptoms
Treatment options at Marsden Park Chiropractic:
- Gentle, targeted manual therapy where appropriate
- Individualised exercises to restore mobility and reduce sensitivity
- Pain-relief strategies and activity modifications
- Injections or specialist referral only when clearly indicated
Expected outcomes:
- Most people recover with conservative care
- Staying gently active and following your plan speeds healing
Disc Problems With Nerve Pinching
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Common signs:
- Pain, tingling, or numbness travelling down the arm
- Specific muscle weakness
- Symptoms may or may not follow a classic nerve ‘map’
Our approach:
- Confirm whether the nerve is irritated or compressed
- Conservative plan first (exercise, manual therapy, medication advice)
- Consider injection if pain is severe or progress is slow
- Surgical referral if there’s ongoing weakness, worsening symptoms, or a lack of improvement
Good news:
- Many cases settle without surgery when managed early and appropriately
Facet Joint Pain And Whiplash
Facet joint pain:
- Local one-sided neck pain, worse with turning or bending to that side
- Often mistaken for disc pain; a careful exam differentiates it
Whiplash (For example: after a car accident):
- Neck pain, stiffness, headaches, sometimes dizziness or fatigue
- Most people recover well with guided movement, reassurance, sleep and stress support, and a progressive plan
Care plan highlights:
- Gentle mobility work early on
- Targeted strengthening and posture strategies
- Education to reduce fear and improve confidence
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Less common, more serious, and needs prompt attention.
Warning signs:
- Hand clumsiness (dropping objects, trouble with buttons)
- Unsteady walking or frequent tripping
- Changes in bladder or bowel control
- Electric-shock sensations with neck movement
If these are present:
- We’ll arrange an urgent assessment and an MRI
- We’ll coordinate referral to a spine specialist as needed
- Stabilisation and co-management to protect the spinal cord
Our Neck Pain Assessment Process
- Detailed history: your symptoms, triggers, work/sport demands, and goals
- Focused testing: movement, nerve tension, strength, and specific cervical signs
- Imaging only when needed: we explain T1, T2, and STIR MRI sequences in plain English and match the findings to your story and exam
- Personalised plan: exercises, hands-on care (when appropriate), pain-relief strategies, and pacing
- Milestones: clear checkpoints and next steps if progress stalls
Our guiding principles:
- Start with the safest, most effective conservative care
- Use imaging wisely—scan results always need to match symptoms
- Escalate care only when it’s truly needed
Why Choose Marsden Park Chiropractic For Neck Pain?
Advanced cervical assessment:
we identify disc, facet, nerve, or cord involvement
Imaging literacy:
we help you understand MRI findings and how they relate to your symptoms
Gentle, individualised care:
matched to your condition and comfort level
Clear plans and timelines:
know what to do now, and what happens next
Common conditions we can help:
- Acute neck strain and torticollis (wry neck)
- Disc-related neck pain (with or without arm symptoms)
- Cervical radiculopathy (nerve pinching)
- Facet joint pain
- Whiplash-associated disorders
- Postural or desk-related neck pain
- Headaches related to the neck
Frequently Asked
Do I Need An MRI Right Away?
Usually no. Many findings are common in people without pain. We recommend an MRI if you’re not improving as expected or if red flags are present.
Will I Need Surgery?
Most neck pain, including many nerve pinching cases, improves without surgery. We’ll guide you if and when a specialist opinion is appropriate.
Is Manual Therapy Safe?
We use gentle, evidence-informed techniques and only when suitable for your presentation. Your comfort and safety come first.
How Long Until I Feel Better?
Many people notice improvement within 2–4 weeks with a tailored plan. Timelines vary by condition, severity, and lifestyle factors. We’ll set realistic milestones.
Book Neck Pain Treatment in Marsden Park
- New and returning patients welcome
- Same-week appointments are often available
- Bring any prior scans or reports; we’ll explain them in plain English
