NECK PAIN 

Neck pain is one of the most common complaints we see at our Sandton practice. It might have built up over weeks of desk work, appeared after a bad night's sleep, or come on during a stressful stretch at the office. Whatever triggered it, neck pain has a way of affecting everything from driving and training to finding a comfortable position in bed.

Most neck pain is mechanical: joint stiffness, muscle tension and postural strain rather than anything serious. Hours spent looking down at phones and laptops ('tech neck') places real strain on the cervical spine. Over time this leads to restricted joints, tight muscles and referred pain into the shoulders, arms or head.

A 2023 meta-analysis of 28 trials found that spinal manipulation is effective for both recent and persistent neck pain, and a landmark trial in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed it outperformed medication for both short- and long-term relief. Clinical guidelines recommend manual therapy combined with exercise and patient education as the preferred approach.

We take the time to assess your neck properly, working out which joints, muscles or nerves are involved before starting treatment. That might include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, postural correction and practical advice on your workstation setup and daily habits. Many of our patients are Sandton professionals spending 8-plus hours at a screen, so we understand the environment driving the problem.