Neck Pain Physio in Sheffield.
Stiffness, ache, sharp catches when turning, headaches at the base of the skull, pain into the shoulder blade or down the arm.
Most neck pain is muscular and joint-related, often with a stress and load component. Some is nerve-related. The distinction matters and changes the plan.
Settle. Move. Build. Return.
Settle
Hands-on, soft tissue, joint mobilisation, dry needling where useful. Take the angry edge off.
Restore
Get the neck, upper back, shoulders moving freely again.
Build
Strength work for the neck, scapular muscles, upper back. The thing that stops it coming back.
Return
Working, sleeping, training without thinking about it.
Common questions.
Is it a trapped nerve?
Sometimes, but the term gets overused. We'll work out what's actually going on.
Should I sleep with a special pillow?
Pillows matter less than people think. Position matters more. Strength matters most.
Do I need a scan?
Usually not. If it'd change the plan, we'll say.