It might’ve started as a bit of tightness. Nothing major, just a little pinch when you turned your head.
Then one morning you woke up and couldn’t look over your shoulder without wincing. Or maybe it’s been there for years, coming and going with stress, long workdays or dodgy sleep positions.
Neck pain is incredibly common, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. It can be sharp, dull, burning, or just plain annoying and it often drags headaches, shoulder tension, or arm tingling along for the ride.
At Sports & Spines Physiotherapy in Brookvale, we help people figure out what’s going on and how to get out of that cycle of stiffness and pain.
So, Why Is My Neck Hurting?
You’ve probably got a fair idea already but here’s what we often see:
- Poor work set up – bad office set up, especially make-do work stations at home
- Stress and muscle tension (yep, emotional stress becomes physical)
- Acute injuries - falls, car accidents, awkward sleeping positions
- Wear and tear like arthritis or disc changes
- Pinched nerves causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms
Honestly, sometimes it’s not just one thing. Maybe it started with posture, then tension piled on, and now it hurts to reverse park.
How We Treat Neck Pain at Sports & Spines
First, we take the time to actually listen, what’s your day like, what makes the pain worse, and what have you already tried? Then we’ll assess how your neck moves, which muscles are tight or weak, whether nerves are involved and what your general movement patterns look like.
From there, we’ll build a treatment plan that might include:
- Manual therapy to ease stiffness and pain
- Targeted neck and shoulder exercises to build support
- Dry needling (especially if there are tight trigger points in the traps or upper back)
- Education and advice so you know what to avoid and what to keep doing
Sessions are hands-on, and may include mobility and strengthening exercises. We work with you, not just on you, specific to your needs.
Why Bother With Physio for Neck Pain?
Because it’s more than just your neck, isn’t it? Neck pain can affect how you concentrate, sleep, drive, work, exercise, even how you interact with others. That constant nagging can really grind you down. It can lead to headaches that can often feel (and be mis-diagnosed) like a migraine.
Physiotherapy can help by:
- Reducing pain and muscle tension
- Restoring movement (without flinching every time you turn your head)
- Preventing flare-ups through better posture and strength
- Giving you a sense of control over what’s going on
We’re not going to promise that you’ll feel 100% better in two sessions, some neck pain takes time but we will work with you consistently to get results that last.
Real People, Real Progress
We’ve worked with people who’ve had car accidents, hit their head on sandbanks when surfing, and suffered regular headaches. People who’ve been to three different practitioners before finding relief, and others who just needed to change how they set up their workstation.
Everyone’s story is a little different. That’s why we treat you, not just your neck.
Why Choose Sports & Spines?
We’re local (Brookvale), we’re hands-on, and we actually care. You won’t get rushed in and out or handed a generic exercise sheet. You’ll get:
- A real conversation about what’s going on
- A plan that makes sense for your body, your lifestyle, and your goals
- A chance to understand your neck pain, not just put up with it
Learn more about our physio services from your trusted Northern Beaches physiotherapist
Ready to Move Freely Again?
If your neck’s been bothering you and you’re ready to do something about it, book in today. No referral needed, just call us or use the online booking form.
We’ll help you get your neck (and your life) turning in the right direction again.
Sports and Spines Physiotherapy Brookvale
Unit 8 Winbourne Estate
9 - 13 Winbourne Rd
Brookvale NSW 2100
