Neck Pain Treatment in South Yarra

Neck pain is one of the most frequent issues we see at Osteopathic Movement. It can develop gradually from poor posture, desk work, or stress, or appear suddenly after an awkward movement, heavy lifting, or a whiplash-type injury. Because so many muscles, joints, and nerves pass through the neck region, even minor dysfunctions can cause significant pain or stiffness.

Our South Yarra osteopaths take a whole-body approach to understanding your neck pain. We assess not only the cervical spine itself, but also how your shoulders, upper back, and jaw may be contributing to your discomfort or restricted movement.

Common Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain can result from muscular tightness, joint restriction, nerve irritation, or postural strain. Common conditions we regularly treat include:

Muscle and joint dysfunctions

  • Postural strain from prolonged sitting or computer work

  • Cervical joint stiffness or facet joint irritation

  • Muscle tension or spasm

  • Whiplash-associated disorders

Nerve and referred pain conditions

  • Cervicogenic headaches (headaches originating from the neck)

  • Nerve root irritation leading to arm pain, tingling, or weakness

  • Shoulder or upper back dysfunction referring pain into the neck

If your symptoms are affecting your concentration, sleep, or ability to exercise, it’s best to seek an assessment early. Our team can help identify the cause and begin treatment promptly so you can book an appointment online today and start your recovery.

How Osteopathy Can Help

Your osteopath will perform a comprehensive assessment of your posture, movement patterns, and surrounding muscle tone to determine the primary cause of your neck pain.

Treatment may include:

  • Soft tissue massage – to ease tension and improve circulation

  • Gentle joint mobilisation – to restore movement and reduce stiffness

  • Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) – to rebalance muscle activity

  • Myofascial release – to reduce pain and improve flexibility

  • Postural and ergonomic advice – to prevent recurrence during work or daily activities

We also prescribe specific stretching and strengthening exercises to support long-term improvement and maintain optimal neck mobility.

Exercise Rehabilitation

At Osteopathic Movement, we design individualised exercise rehabilitation programs to support long-term shoulder health. These programs focus on restoring strength, mobility, and coordination across the shoulder girdle, upper back, and scapular stabilisers. Depending on your needs, exercises may include rotator cuff strengthening, postural re-training, and functional movement drills to improve shoulder control during daily and sporting activities. Our aim is to help you regain confidence, prevent recurrence, and maintain pain-free movement well into the future.

Begin Your Recovery

Our goal is to help you return to pain-free movement and prevent flare-ups, whether your neck pain is caused by posture, injury, or stress.

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