Neck Pain
Neck pain can make everyday activities such as driving, working at a desk, sleeping or turning your head uncomfortable. Whether your pain has developed gradually or started following an injury, it’s important to identify the underlying cause rather than simply treating the symptoms.
At Elite Performance Therapy, every appointment begins with a thorough assessment to understand the cause of your neck pain before recommending the most appropriate treatment. Our aim is to reduce pain, improve movement and help you return to your normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can have many different causes. It may develop following an injury, poor posture, prolonged desk work, repetitive movements, muscle tension or changes in activity levels. Common causes include muscle strains, joint irritation, whiplash, trapped nerves and tension-related pain.
A thorough assessment helps identify the likely cause of your symptoms so treatment can be tailored to your individual needs rather than simply focusing on the area where you feel pain.
How We Can Help
At Elite Performance Therapy, every treatment begins with a thorough assessment to understand what’s causing your neck pain.
Treatment may include sports massage, remedial therapy, soft tissue techniques, stretching, mobility work and a personalised rehabilitation programme designed specifically for you. Where appropriate, medical acupuncture (dry needling) may also be used to help reduce muscle tension and relieve pain.
Our goal isn’t simply to ease your symptoms. We want to improve the way your neck moves, reduce the likelihood of your pain returning and help you get back to doing the things you enjoy.
Keeping Your Neck Healthy
Small changes often make a big difference. Improving posture, taking regular movement breaks, strengthening the muscles that support your neck and maintaining good workstation ergonomics can all help reduce the risk of neck pain returning.
Understanding the cause of your symptoms is just as important as treating them, which is why we always combine hands-on treatment with practical advice and rehabilitation where appropriate.
We’ll also give you simple exercises and advice that you can continue at home, along with recommendations for ongoing treatment if needed to help keep your neck moving comfortably.
Don’t Let Neck Pain Hold You Back
If neck pain is affecting your work, sport or everyday life, we’re here to help. Early assessment and treatment can often prevent a small problem from becoming a long-term issue.
If you’re struggling with neck pain, we’d be happy to help. Book your appointment online and we’ll carry out a thorough assessment before creating a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Common neck complaints that we can help with :
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What our clients say:
I have had an issue with my neck & shoulders for years. My wife found Elite Performance Therapy on goggle when searching for an excellent physiotherapist near Mijas. I highly recommend Isy. She is professional. Extremely exact in her diagnosis of soft tissue damage & tension. Her treatment relieves all the tension in my neck, back and shoulders. An excellent therapist is hard to come by. 100% Brilliant Isy. She always messages after treatment to check on my progress. Thank you for staying focused on sorting out my neck pain. Martin
Martin R