Common Conditions
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‘Tech Neck’/Postural Neck Pain
Understanding the modern strain on your spine What this page will help you understand Have you ever finished a day and thought? “Why do my neck and shoulders feel so tight…when I haven’t really done anything?” If this sounds familiar you’re not alone—and more importantly it’s fixable. In clinic this is one of the most…
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Whiplash
Why your neck still hurts — and how to help it recover If you’ve found this page, you’ve probably been in a recent road accident and are finding: • Your neck feels stiff and painful • Turning your head to reverse the car suddenly hurts • You’re getting more headaches than you used to •…
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Pinched Nerves in the Neck
Understanding Nerve-Related Neck and Arm Pain Having a pinched nerve in the neck (or as it’s known medically, cervical radiculopathy) is one of the most intense and worrying neck conditions I see in clinic. I have managed too many to count I my nearly two decades as a chiropractor at Active Health in Portsmouth UK.…
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Cervical Disc Bulge/Disc Herniation
Cervical disc bulges and herniations are something I see very regularly in clinic. I’ve been a chiropractor at Active Health in Portsmouth UK for nearly 2 decades, so have followed the journey of many a disc bulge sufferer. Understandably, they tend to be one of the neck problems that tend to worry people the most. …
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Mechanical/Non-Specific Neck Pain
Symptoms, Causes and Practical Advice In nearly two decades of working as a Chiropractor at Active Health in Portsmouth UK, Mechanical or non-specific neck pain is by far the most common type of neck pain I see in clinic. Until you’ve experienced it, you really can’t appreciate how much it can affect your day to…
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Chin Tuck
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Neck Pillow
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Neck Pain
Understanding Neck Pain – A Practical Guide As a chiropractor seeing patients for nearly 2 decades, neck pain is the second most common problem that I see behind low back problems. However, anyone who has experienced neck pain (me including!) will say that it can be just as painful and debilitating. The good news is…
Recommended Exercises
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Chin Tuck
What Helps Neck Pain?
- Stay active and avoid long periods of sitting
- Improve posture, especially when using screens
- Perform simple mobility and strengthening exercises
- Build consistency rather than doing too much at once
When Should You Seek Help
- Pain lasting longer than 2–3 weeks
- Numbness or tingling into the arm
- Severe or worsening pain
Not sure where to start? Begin with the exercises above or explore another body area.
