Torticollis & Neck Pain: Releasing screen-related neck tension
Whether it's a dull, constant stiffness at the base of the neck, painful heaviness radiating to the shoulders, or acute torticollis that completely prevents you from turning your head, neck pain spoils your workdays. Extended and prolonged neck strain towards a screen that's too low, misaligned dual screens or a smartphone (Text Neck syndrome) cause massive mechanical overloads on the cervical vertebrae.
Why is osteopathy essential for neck pain?
The neck is an ultra-sensitive adaptation zone: to keep your gaze horizontal in front of the screen despite a tired or slouched back, your neck muscles must make a constant stabilization effort. Through exhaustion, the trapezius muscles become tetanized. Your osteopath D.O. does not only act on the painful symptom, but analyzes and corrects the entire postural chain.
The precision of care at the practice:
Release of the cervicothoracic junction and upper back:
The thoracic vertebrae and first ribs form the "platform" on which your neck rests. Restoring mobility to the upper back immediately restores flexibility to the neck.
Release of fascia and postural muscles (Trapezius):
Through very gentle muscle inhibition and tissue pumping techniques, the osteopath releases the spasm of the trapezius, suboccipital (at the base of the skull) and scalene muscles.
Craniocervical and vascular freedom:
Upper cervical tension can compress small vessels and cause headaches (tension headaches). Meticulous cranial and cervical work restores circulatory fluidity.
Don't let your neck stiffen to the point of limiting your daily life.
The sooner the mechanical blockage is addressed by your osteopath, the faster the recovery and the more you prevent tension from spreading to the rest of the back.
Neck pain and cervical stiffness are sometimes accompanied by other joint tensions or blockages.
To understand how osteopathy can help you with all these imbalances, discover our complete overview of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) treated at the practice.