NECK & HEAD
Temperomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction refers to problems affecting the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, often causing pain, stiffness, and limited jaw movement. This condition can result from injury, teeth grinding, poor posture, or stress.
Symptoms may include jaw pain or tenderness, clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth, headaches, and difficulty chewing. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team provides comprehensive assessment and treatment, including manual therapy, jaw exercises, posture correction, and relaxation techniques. These approaches aim to reduce pain, improve jaw function, and restore comfort in daily activities.
Facet Injury
A cervical facet injury involves damage or irritation to the small joints located between the vertebrae in the neck. These facet joints help guide and stabilize neck movements. Injury can result from sudden trauma, poor posture, repetitive strain, or degenerative changes.
Symptoms often include localized neck pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and sometimes referred pain or headaches. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team uses targeted manual therapy, gentle mobilisations, and specific exercises to reduce inflammation, restore movement, and strengthen the supporting muscles. Early and appropriate treatment helps manage pain effectively and supports long-term neck health.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the neck is compressed or irritated, often due to a herniated disc, bone spur, or degenerative changes. This condition can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Symptoms may include sharp or burning pain, muscle weakness, and altered sensation along the affected nerve pathway. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team provides thorough assessment and personalised treatment plans focusing on relieving nerve pressure, improving neck mobility, and strengthening supportive muscles. Treatments may include manual therapy, nerve gliding exercises, posture correction, a range of modalities, and education to promote recovery and prevent recurrence.
Disc Injury (Bulging / Herniated)
A cervical disc injury occurs when one of the discs between the vertebrae in the neck becomes damaged or displaced, often due to trauma, poor posture, or degenerative changes. This can lead to inflammation and pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain and dysfunction.
Symptoms commonly include neck pain, stiffness, and radiating pain, numbness, or weakness into the shoulders, arms, or hands. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team offers a comprehensive approach to managing cervical disc injuries, including manual therapy, targeted exercises, posture correction, and education to reduce nerve irritation and restore normal function. Early intervention helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term neck health.
Headaches (cervicogenic, stress-related, or tension-tyype)
Headaches can have various causes, including cervicogenic headaches originating from issues in the neck, stress-related headaches, and tension-type headaches caused by muscle tightness. Cervicogenic headaches arise from irritation or dysfunction of the cervical spine and surrounding tissues, often resulting in one-sided head and neck pain.
Stress and tension-type headaches are typically linked to prolonged muscle tension, poor posture, and emotional stress, leading to a dull, aching pain around the head, neck, and shoulders. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team provides targeted treatments such as manual therapy, posture correction, relaxation techniques, and tailored exercises to relieve muscle tension, improve neck mobility, and reduce headache frequency and intensity.
Migraines
Migraines are intense, recurrent headaches often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances. The exact cause of migraines is complex, involving neurological and vascular changes, and can be triggered by stress, hormonal fluctuations, certain foods, or environmental factors.
While physiotherapy and chiropractic care cannot cure migraines, our team can help manage symptoms by addressing contributing factors like neck stiffness, poor posture, and muscle tension. Treatments include manual therapy, a range of modalities, posture correction, relaxation techniques, and individualized exercise programs to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, improving overall quality of life.
Torticollis (Wry neck)
Torticollis, commonly known as wry neck, is a condition where the neck muscles tighten up and contract involuntarily, causing the head to tilt or twist to one side. This can result from muscle strain, injury, poor posture, or neurological causes.
Symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and abnormal head posture. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team offers effective treatments such as gentle manual therapy, stretching exercises, and posture correction to relieve muscle tension, restore normal neck movement, and reduce discomfort. Early intervention helps speed recovery and prevent recurrence.
Benign Paroxysmal Postitional Vetigo (BPPV) & Cervicogenic Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder caused by small calcium crystals becoming dislodged within the ear canals. This leads to brief episodes of dizziness and spinning sensations triggered by changes in head position.
Cervicogenic Vertigo is dizziness originating from dysfunction in the neck, often due to muscle tightness, joint irritation, or nerve involvement. It can cause a sense of imbalance, lightheadedness, and neck discomfort.
Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team specialises in accurately diagnosing these conditions and providing effective treatment. For BPPV, we use specific repositioning maneuvers to relocate the crystals and alleviate symptoms. For cervicogenic vertigo, treatment includes manual therapy, exercises to improve neck mobility and posture, and techniques to reduce muscle tension. These approaches help restore balance, reduce dizziness, and improve quality of life.
Arthritis
Neck arthritis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis, involves the degeneration of the joints and discs in the cervical spine. This condition leads to inflammation, stiffness, and pain in the neck, which can sometimes radiate to the shoulders or arms.
Common symptoms include neck stiffness, reduced range of motion, and occasional nerve irritation causing numbness or tingling. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team offers personalised treatment plans to manage symptoms, improve mobility, and strengthen supporting muscles. Treatments may include manual therapy, targeted exercises, posture correction, and education to help maintain neck function and reduce discomfort over time.
Whiplash
Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement, often occurring in car accidents or sports incidents. This rapid motion can strain muscles, ligaments, and joints in the cervical spine, leading to pain and stiffness.
Symptoms may include neck pain, headaches, reduced neck mobility, dizziness, and muscle tenderness. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team provides thorough assessment and tailored treatment plans focusing on pain relief, restoring movement, and strengthening neck muscles. Treatment options include manual therapy, gentle exercises, posture correction, and education to support recovery and prevent long-term issues.
Burner & Stringer
Burner and stinger injuries are common in contact sports and occur when the nerves in the neck and shoulder are stretched or compressed, causing a sudden, sharp burning or stinging sensation. These injuries typically affect the brachial plexus — a network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the arm.
Symptoms often include a brief burning or electric shock feeling radiating down one arm, numbness, weakness, or tingling. Although symptoms usually resolve quickly, repeated injuries or more severe cases can lead to prolonged nerve irritation. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team provides expert assessment and treatment to reduce inflammation, restore nerve function, and strengthen supporting muscles through manual therapy, nerve mobilization exercises, and rehabilitation programs.
Stress-related upper trap tightness & secondary headaches
Stress often contributes to muscle tension, particularly in the upper trapezius muscles located around the neck and shoulders. This tightness can lead to discomfort, restricted movement, and tension-type headaches.
Symptoms include a constant ache or tightness in the neck and shoulders, headaches, and sometimes jaw or upper back discomfort. Our physiotherapy and chiropractic team offers targeted treatments including manual therapy, a range of modalities, stretching, relaxation techniques, and posture correction to relieve muscle tension, improve mobility, and reduce headache frequency. Addressing stress-related muscle tightness helps promote relaxation and overall wellbeing.