What is Neck Pain?
Neck pain is highly associated with postural strain. Using a computer can put a strain on the neck and tops of the shoulders. The body is not designed for keeping still. Instead, the muscles and joints are designed for movement. Sitting in one position at your desk all day is actually more work for your body than moving. As computer work is in front of us, chins and shoulders tend to move towards the screen. This places strain on the muscles of the neck and shoulders. The body tends to cope with poor and sustained posture rather than complain about it immediately and so it is not until weeks, months or even years later that symptoms start to develop.
How do we treat Neck Pain at Richmond Osteopaths?
We mobilise and stretch the muscles and joints in your neck and upper back to improve their health, so that your body can cope with desk-work again. Advice is given on how to improve your posture and relax the muscles of your neck. The key to improving work-place posture is not just to sit correctly but to keep the ribs, upper back and shoulder girdle moving whilst you are still sitting at your desk. Richmond Osteopaths offers ergonomic assessments in your work-place, the slightest change at your desk could make all the difference to your muscles and therefore your posture.
Our advice
Fidget. We tell all our patients to fidget. This is easy to do, just lift your arms above your head a few times and roll your shoulders around. Don’t leave it too long before you fidget again, it literally takes only a few seconds each time.
Testimonials
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The booking process was quick and easy. As always, Andre is professional, knowledgeable and very quick to assess any injury. He is extremely good at finding the root cause of your pain and offers treatment to relieve it, as well as exercises to help maintain the improvement gained during your session. Highly recommended! Jennie Andre Kulesza
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I had an emergency appointment with Claire this afternoon to help with my acute neck pain.
Claire was fantastic - she helped reduce the pain and inflammation, increase movement as well as offering much-needed reassurance and support.AlexandraMany thanksAlexandra -
Karlee was fabulous. Really experienced and great at working through my problems. She gave me really simple exercises to do inbetween sessions which were easy to follow and to fit into my schedule. She was always prompt and friendly and I wouldn’t hesitate to see her again or to recommend her to anyone in need of treatment.An excellent service!Karlee O'Brien
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I had an appointment with Andre last week and I just wanted to say how happy I am. People are quick to complain but not so quick to give credit. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, interested in my condition as well as my general well being, diet & exercise plans etc which allowed him to get a really good view of how best to advise and treat me. I felt really listened to and was impressed by his knowledge and genuine concern.I would recommend him without hesitation.Thank You and all the best. Nicola RossingtonAndre Kulesza
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That was my first time that I have had a treatment with Rebecca and I thought she was excellent! A really strong addition to the team at Richmond Osteopaths and I look forward to seeing her again. Warm wishes Alex Rebecca Player
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Hello Richmond Osteopaths,Karlee O'Brien is lovely and very gifted, she worked her magic on my lower back and neck and I feel so much better.I will be back!Many thanksDonnaHealing hands with Karlee
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I have been a regular patient of Nicolette Richardson (Gygi) at Richmond Osteopaths as I have suffered with neck, shoulder, lower back pain and reduced mobility following a road traffic accident in 2001. The symptoms have been exacerbated by a lack of exercise and a career in IT where I'm at my desk for hours at a time. Nicky gets me moving and reduces my overall pain during each session. Without her I would be in a terrible state! I would highly recommend Nicolette Richardson to anyone for her professionalism, skill and also her fantastic personality! Thanks Nicky! Neck, shoulder and lower back pain
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Suraj Mehta has healing hands! I was in so much pain that I could not turn my head, neck and shoulders. Everything was tight and stiff and I was in complete agony. I have my own business and its really important that I can work and keep fit and active. After just one session with Suraj I felt like a new person. Thank-you. Natalia Polyanskaya
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Nicolette Richardson offers a professional yet warm, friendly and sympathetic service, she quickly got to the bottom of my back pain and it has got progressively better with each session. I can't recommend her more highly. Alex G
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I came to see Nicolette Richardson from Richmond Osteopaths for a course of structural therapy for long-standing alignment problems following a car accident some years ago. She was thorough, friendly and professional at all times and I benefited tremendously from the treatments. Caroline
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I first went to see Nicolette Richardson when I was signed off work with an extremely painful neck and right shoulder. Being the second time in 12 months experiencing the same problem, I had already been to other NHS and private physios. I had also been seeing a chiropractor over a number of years for treatment of my neck pain. This was my first time with an osteopath. Nicolette Richardson did an amazing job fixing me up. The combination of massage, stretches and acupuncture, cleared the muscle spasm in my right shoulder and the trapped nerves in my neck enabling me to get back to work. Regular visits have helped me prevent any re-occurrence of my neck pain. I try to recommend Richmond Osteopaths to any of my friends who complain if ongoing injuries/pains. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone choosing Richmond Osteopaths. Cathy Taylor