Neck pain, with or without headache and/or dizziness:
A stiff or painful neck is a common condition. It can greatly affect your day: difficulty driving, sleeping poorly, or constantly walking around tense. Sometimes it goes away on its own, but for many people, the pain returns.
At Fysio Roode in Berghem, we treat all types of neck conditions. We look for the cause and provide treatment that truly helps, not just in the short term.
Stiff or painful neck?
Neck pain can arise suddenly, for example, after a wrong movement or sleeping badly for one night. But it can also build up gradually, due to years of poor posture at work or a lot of stress.
You have a stiff neck
Difficulty turning your head, trouble looking over your shoulder, waking up with a stiff neck in the morning. These are symptoms many people recognize. Physical therapy resolves the stiffness and restores mobility.
You have pain that radiates to your shoulders.
Neck pain that radiates to the shoulder or upper arm can indicate a pinched nerve or a strained muscle. We will determine exactly where the pain originates and provide targeted treatment.
You have a headache that originates in your neck.
Not all headaches stem from the head. Tension headaches and neck-related headaches are caused by stiffness or tension in the neck and shoulders. Physical therapy addresses the source and reduces headache frequency.
When physiotherapy helps with neck pain
Work and posture
Prolonged sitting or screen work
Many people spend hours working in front of a screen. This puts a lot of strain on the neck muscles and spine. An incorrect monitor or chair setup makes it even worse. We analyze your work situation and provide practical advice to prevent symptoms.
Wrong posture
Head forward, shoulders up, tension in the neck. These are postures that almost all of us adopt at some point, but which can lead to problems in the long run. We will teach you to become aware of your posture and how to correct it.
Acute or chronic pain
Overload and tension
A tense neck due to stress or overuse is recognizable to many people. The muscles contract, the neck becomes stiff, and the pain builds up. We provide relief through massage, mobilization, and relaxation exercises.
Whiplash injury
A whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head, for example in a car accident. The symptoms, such as pain, stiffness, headaches, and dizziness, can persist for a long time. Physiotherapy helps to speed up the recovery process and reduce symptoms.
How we help you
Neck pain assessment
Analysis of posture and movement
We start with a thorough intake and examination of your neck. We look at the mobility of your cervical vertebrae, the strength of your neck muscles, and the posture of your head and shoulders. This way, we know exactly what's going on.
Treatment
Exercises and mobilization
We treat the cause of your neck pain. This can be manual treatment to mobilize joints, massage to relax muscles, or exercises to strengthen the neck musculature. We combine these so you can recover as quickly as possible.
Advice for daily use
We provide practical tips that you can apply immediately. How to sit, sleep, or move better to relieve neck strain. Small adjustments that make a big difference.
Make an appointment for neck pain
Reimbursement and referral
You don't need a referral to visit us. Physiotherapy for neck pain is covered by supplementary insurance. Contact us if you have questions about reimbursement.
Quick start with treatment
We try to see you quickly for acute symptoms, within the same week. Make an appointment through our website or call us in Berghem. We are happy to help you.
