{"id":951,"date":"2023-11-07T00:16:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T00:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=951"},"modified":"2023-11-07T00:16:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T00:16:43","slug":"neck-pains-strains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/neck-pains-strains\/","title":{"rendered":"Neck Pains &#038; Strains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you someone that has woken up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/neck-pain\">sudden neck pain<\/a> or maybe done an awkward movement at the gym that has caught your neck in an excruciating position? Well thankfully in this blog we will be running through some reasons of why this can occur, ways to help combat this from happening again and how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-can-a-sports-chiropractor-help-you\/\">eliminate the pain<\/a> when it does happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Does Neck Pain Occur?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different variables that can <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/text-neck-causing-you-neck-pain\/\">cause neck pain<\/a>. These can include simple things we do from day to day such as sitting or slouching at a desk, to sleeping on the couch or in funny positions in bed. Obviously trauma always plays a part in pain meaning that most contact sports can make you susceptible to not only neck pain but <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/about-low-back-pain\/\">general low back pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Manage Neck Pain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neck pain can be managed in a few ways including <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/best-neck-stretches-in-2022-for-neck-pain\/\">stretching<\/a> and massage therapy. Other natural remedies include heat or warm baths. This can help to ease <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractors-help-with-muscle-pain\/\">muscle tension<\/a> within the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Stop Neck Pain From Happening?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to stop a pain from occurring in any region of the body is to first identify what is the cause!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be something as simple as a <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-is-the-best-pillow-for-neck-pain\/\">bad pillow<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/the-truth-about-desk-work-and-back-pain\/\">poor ergonomic seating at work<\/a>. A quick search on sleeping positions and effective seating for desk jobs can get you sorted out real quick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Can A Chiropractor Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiropractors are a go to specialist when it comes to neck pain. Being that neck pain is a general term it is ideal to be <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-chiropractic-visit\/\">assessed and diagnosed<\/a> with the underlying issue from the get go. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/neck-pain-causes-treatment-options\/\">Neck pain<\/a> can be a cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-muscle-tightness-stiffness\/\">muscle tightness<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-can-a-chiropractor-help-with-joint-pain\/\">joint restriction<\/a> and this is something a chiropractor can identify. The goals of a chiropractor may be to use <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-adjustments\/\">chiropractic adjustments<\/a> or stretches, including <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/should-i-stretch-or-exercise-when-in-pain\/\">rehabilitative exercises<\/a> to strengthen any weak muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone that is currently suffering from sudden neck pain or limited neck mobility, our chiropractors may be able to help get you sorted! We have multiple clinics with both chiropractors and <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/massage-myotherapy\">remedial massage therapists<\/a> available 7 days late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows-chiropractor\">Broadmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows-chiropractor\">Westmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/fawkner-chiropractor\">Fawkner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you someone that has woken up with a sudden neck pain or maybe done an awkward movement at the gym that has caught your neck in an excruciating position? 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