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Taking the strain out of neck pain

Teenagers constantly checking their mobile phones, employees hunched over computer screens all day and silver surfers feeling the after-shocks of years spent at a desktop, the sharp discomfort of ‘tech neck’ can strike at any age.  Neck pain associated with badly positioned screens in offices, sedentary lifestyles and looking down – attractively double-chinned – at mobile phones is common in this tech focussed world, and can become uncomfortable.

According to The Institute of Osteopathy, tight neck and upper back muscles, stiff joints, and trapped nerves are common effects of spending too long being hunched over screens, and if left untreated, can cause splintering pains through the shoulders and hands. But there are some simple adjustments that could make a difference:

  • Set the computer screen so that’s it at eye level
  • Do some simple neck exercise through the day
  • Make sure that a lunch break gives the neck, as well as the mind, a rest, by getting away from that screen
  • Drink plenty of water through the day – the discs between the vertebrae in the spine consist mainly of water so keeping hydrated will ensure they stay healthy.

And if the problem persists?  Occupational therapies like osteopathy can be successful in helping with the symptoms through the use of gentle manipulations, soft tissue massaging, and joint movement.

Robin Kiashek has over 20 years’ experience of Osteopathy and allied therapies and offers safe, gentle and effective treatment for a wide range of patients. There are some fantastic testimonials from people who came to see Robin with upper back and neck pain here.

So, whether you’re a serial surfer, or a deskbound double-chinner, there are things you can do to lessen the discomfort of ‘tech neck’.  And if you’d like to discuss how Osteopathy might help you specifically then please do get in touch with Robin.

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Michele

Professional, highly Skilled, holistic – Robin’s treatments have helped reduce my back and neck pain which had plagued me for years. He has taught me how to reduce re-occurrences through exercise and lifestyle change – I was very despondent before I came to see him and he continues to help me hugely; I’m very grateful.

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SK

Robin has been hugely helpful in alleviating an aching upper back, limited movement in my shoulders and neck and a dropping right shoulder. In just 3 sessions using a combination of osteopathy and acupuncture he has restored balance to my body. I feel so much better and I no longer have pain or discomfort. He quickly diagnosed the cause of the problem something previous osteopaths had failed to do, and as a result I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Thank you!

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CB, 29 (PR consultant)

I awoke one morning with an excruciating neck pain that I put down to sleeping strangely. The following night resulted in no sleep whatsoever as which ever way I lay, resulted in agony. The next day I made an appointmnet with Robin simply because the practise was near my office.

Robin identified the problem and after one session my neck immediately felt better. I returned for three more treatments to ensure that the problem was gone for good. The problem has not returned. I did however return to Robin for back pressure problems later in the year, caused by pregnancy – the problem was immediately relieved. I will also be booking Cranial Osteopathy treatments for my new baby daughter.

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ED, 29 (Senior consultant/recruitment)

I approached Robin with acute back and shoulder pain. We are not sure why these symptoms suddenly occured but it sounds as if it has been due to bad posture and stress. I had been receiving treatment from a physiotherapist but I was not noticing any results, so I looked into osteopathy. I wanted to visit an osteopath that was close to my work and got Robin’s details from The General Osteopathic Council.

Robin is exceptionally professional at all times and has been a great help to me both mentally and professionally. I pointed out to Robin that I did not like manipulation and he took on board my wishes and treated me in different ways. He sorted out my lower back with only a few treatments and then worked on other areas (shoulder and neck) that have also been problematic. He gave me exercises to do and has told me how I can improve my posture.
I still have regular treatments with Robin which are very successful and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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LH, 35 (School teacher)

To Robin

Many thanks for helping me out this year – not really sure I could have done it without your help – I really do appreciate it.

LH

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KC, 29

I had been suffering from lower back pain which had been getting worse gradually over a couple of years. I had been receiving physiotherapy but getting very little positive result and the pain had begun to affect my every day life, increasing to pains in my hips and legs on a daily basis and making me feel tired and unwell.

A friend suggested osteopathy and I found Robin’s contact details on the internet; his surgery was close to my workplace and very convenient.

I have been receiving treatment from Robin over several months, during the course of which the pain has dramatically decreased. Robin gave me advice on maintaining good posture and flexibility and managing the problem myself. Robin also found different ways to treat my symptoms and showed me how my lifestyle and stress levels were contributing to my problems. As a result, I now have a virtually pain free lower back and the ability to deal and minimise the problem every day.

Robin is professional, sympathetic and understanding at all times and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking osteopathic treatment.

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