Spinal Works Chiropractic provides gentle and effective treatments for neck and shoulder pain at our Cairns practice. We use manual therapy to soothe muscle tension and the Gonstead method to realign the spine.

Clinical research shows that neck and shoulder pain often originates from related muscle injuries across the upper and middle back, spinal misalignment, and in rare cases, long standing conditions like scoliosis. In Australia, neck pain is experienced by 20% of adults with higher rates of incidence for office workers that spend the majority of work hours at a desk.

At Spinal Works, neck and shoulder pain are among the most common issues we treat- our Cairns chiropractors can help to single out the root cause of neck pain and apply targeted treatment to provide long-term relief. Our Cairns neck pain treatments are also applicable to acute neck injuries such as whiplash.

Neck pain is accompanied by a cluster of symptoms - during the initial consultation, our neck pain chiropractors in Cairns will look for:

  • A sharp, localised pain that flares when your head stays in one position too long - at a desk, on a screen, or after sleeping awkwardly
  • An ache that travels up into the base of the skull or out across the shoulders and upper arms
  • Muscles that feel permanently knotted, or that seize without warning
  • Headaches that cause sensations of pressure across both sides of the head
  • Stiff or restricted neck movement

Our Cairns clinic works to pinpoint where the dysfunction originates, so we can address the underlying issue.

Our Approach

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History

Tell us about your neck pain and how it is affecting your life — our chiropractors will discuss details such as the type and location of the pain, as well as any notable events that have led up to the appearance of the neck pain.

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Physical Assessment

We’ll conduct a comprehensive physical assessment of the affected or painful area, as well as connected areas of muscle groups and joints along your back and neck.

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Nervoscope

We check for signs of nerve inflammation and pressure within the deep part of the spine by using a medical tool known as a nervoscope. This gives a clearer understanding of the condition of your spine.

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Static Palpation

Applying static palpitation helps us to identify areas of tension or swelling in muscles at the points of pain or discomfort along the neck.

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Motion Palpation

Motion palpation is carried out to measure the flexibility and range of movement of the spine to identify how the neck pain is being affected by the back and spine.

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Spinal Imaging

If necessary, we may suggest an X-ray of your back to check for signs of injury to the spine such as fractures, misalignment, or degeneration to better address your neck pain.

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