Neck Pain

Neck pain affects many people, up to 1/3 of the population are affected by neck pain. The causes of neck pain are varied. And can include;  neck disc bulges, disc and joint degeneration, neck arthritis, as well as ligament and muscular problems. Often neck pain will result in painful and restricted movement making normal life and activities such as moving, driving, lifting and sleeping really difficult. Neck pain can also occasionally can spread to the shoulder and arm if nerves from the neck have been irritated.

Neck pain can be very persistent with up to 70% of people with neck pain experiencing ongoing or recurrent symptoms for up to 3 years. This is often due to changes in neck muscle control and strength persisting even after the pain has gone. Physiotherapy treatment for neck pain can address this helping you stay out of pain for the long term.

Physiotherapy for neck pain offers numerous benefits for individuals and can really help those suffering from neck pain. Here are some key advantages:

1. Pain Relief

  • Manual Therapy: Techniques like massage, mobilisation, and manipulation help reduce pain and stiffness.
  • Acupuncture & Dry Needling: can be a useful treatment to help reduce pain.

2. Improved Mobility

  • Stretching Exercises: Targeted stretches improve flexibility and reduce tension in neck muscles.
  • Range of Motion Exercises: Exercises that restore normal movement patterns.

3. Strengthening Muscles

  • Tailored Rehabilitation: Strengthening exercises for neck and shoulder muscles help support the neck and reduce pain.

5. Education and Prevention

  • Awareness and Education: Teaching patients about the causes to help reduce and prevent neck pain for the long term. Factors such as poor sleep, increased stress and reduce physical activity levels are all contributory factors and we can help you improve these to help reduce your neck pain.
  • Relaxation Techniques: Pain is highly linked with stress. We can help you by teaching breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to reduce overall stress and tension helping you to reduce your neck pain.

8. Avoidance of Surgery

  • Conservative Management: Non-invasive treatments that can often reduce the need for surgical intervention.

9. Post Op Physiotherapy

  • Post Surgical Recovery: Our physiotherapists are experts in post operative rehabilitation and can help you recover after neck surgeries such as disc decompression surgery and neck spinal fusion surgery, managing you all the way from hospital discharge to a pain free and fulfilling life.

Book a consultation today to get your neck assessed and on the road to a pain free life.

Our Ethos

We at MovementMatters Physio are movement specialists that pride ourselves on not only treating pain, but also treating the underlying causes of your pain and problems.

Our aim is to give you a life-time of wellbeing, improved function and enhanced sporting performance, helping you to achieve your life goals.

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Patient reviews

Kind words from our clients

  • I have been working with Scott now for over 4 years, originally this was purely just for treatment for a neck injury but during this time I realised the importance of preventing injury and not just seeking help when something goes wrong.

    I was also very quick to place all my pain down to something being wrong with my body, but by talking things through with Scott it made me look at other external factors that were affecting my road to recovery i.e sleep, nutrition, mental wellbeing etc.

    Once my original injury was under control I continue to have monthly sessions to further improve my fitness and get their guidance on the right conditioning exercises for me. They help me get the right training schedules, varying my exercise to further improve my fitness to tolerate more running.

    With their help I have seen improvements in particular areas of weakness and have now been running injury free for over a year and half.

    I would highly recommend the team to anyone, especially those who are not just looking for a quick fix and are willing to invest in a longer term solution to support their fitness goals.

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    Becky D

    Neck Injury

  • I have been having a course of 10 sessions with Beth for my neck over the past two months. I fell over during a gym class and got whiplash as a result! Beth is extremely knowledgable, friendly and welcoming, she made me instantly feel at ease from my first visit. Since then, I am now able to resume my daily activities without being in pain, working from a computer being mindful of my posture, and we have now progressed onto building back my strength through weight-training, with a focus on posture/alignment and building up my neck strength too! It’s been really valuable having these sessions with Beth, especially as I now really think about ensuring my posture is correct in day-to-day life! Thank you Beth for everything. I would throughly recommend Movement Matters!

    Megan E

    Neck Pain

  • When I called Movement matters I was in extreme pain with my shoulder and arm. From my first appointment, Sarah has been fantastic, giving me advice and exercises to manage the pain. Once the nerve had settled, Sarah has given me exercises to strengthen my neck muscles so this doesn’t happen again.
    Sarah and staff are fantastic I would definitely recommend 👍🏻

    Lin P

    Neck Pain / Irritated Nerve

  • Was referred to Scott at Movement Matters by my Consultant, due to quite restricted movement and pain in my neck and shoulder after a fall. I was assessed and an exercise/treatment plan was discussed and explained in full, after a few weeks (2 sessions a week) the improvement in movement and reduction in pain has been amazing. The staff are great, always pleasant and go out of their way to help and explain everything. I have no hesitation in recommending Movement Matters to anyone in need of their services.

    Keith K

    Neck & Shoulder Pain

  • I had reduced movement and pain in my neck.
    After seeing Eloise at Movement Matters over a few sessions I now have complete movement without any pain. I can’t fault the service they provide and can’t recommend Eloise enough.

    Steven G

    Neck Pain

  • Modern Day Physio at its best!!!

    After a serious of illnesses which led to me experiencing daily migraines/headaches, I sought out Movement Matters. Scott did my initial assessment and was able to recreate my headaches/migraines by pressing down on my neck! He came up with a comprehensive treatment plan and explained how the pain was multi-factorial: new parent/lack of sleep/reduction in exercise/stress/desk work. Due to this the recovery process was and still is a self-learning process! I learned a lot from Scott: how I have been over using my upper neck muscles, creating a healthy mindset (acceptance and letting things go) and actually putting me first. This might sound wishy washy to you but the experience has changed my outlook on life and I am very grateful to Scott as I no longer wake up in pain. Should you suffer from pain and are looking for a holistic/modern way of treating pain, please go and book an appointment with Movement Matters now rather than wait for your body to completely break down or burn out. P.S. The receptionists are all really lovely which is an added bonus!

    Orla T

  • After my ACL reconstruction surgery in February I was unsure of what the next steps were for rehabilitation. NHS physio visits once every six weeks, between 12-20 minutes a time were not very reassuring. I was recommended to visit Movement Matters Physio. Scott has provided me with the best Post Operation Physio I could ask for. Weekly visits to the clinic with changes to my exercises and training plans help keep me motivated and focused on my end goal of returning to sport. My Testing Session gave data which really helped put my progress into perspective and allowed me to see how far I’ve come since starting at Movement Matters Physio. Thank you so much!! 😀

    Chloe G

    ACL Reconstruction

  • I have been seeing Beth at Movement Matters for the past few months for a torn tendon, which is slowly recovering under Beth’s expert care. Part of my treatment has included 3 sessions of Shockwave Therapy which has definitely kick started my recovery . I cannot fault this practice in anyway. The whole team there are so friendly, extremely knowledgeable and really go out of their way to help you. I cannot recommend this Practice highly enough and especially Beth for the care and attention she has given me. Thank you to you all.

    Carol B

    Shoulder Tendon Pain - Focused Shockwave Therapy

  • I have seen both Scott & Sarah over the past 2 months, following severe damage to my spinal cord.
    I have received amazing care & advice, with programmes specifically designed to assist with my development. The equipment & techniques are modern & effective.I have a very long road ahead of me but the progress I have made, after being told 6 months ago I wouldn’t walk, is overwhelming.
    My confidence has grown with each session & I am happy that my ongoing journey is going to be with the team at Movement Matters by my side.
    The clinic itself is spotless & all of the staff are welcoming & friendly.
    Very highly recommended.

    Jane H

    Spinal Injury

  • My 93 year old father had an emergency hip replacement. After 2 weeks in hospital and 3 weeks at
    his home he had made very little progress. We were advised that it would be very difficult for him to
    walk again.
    Not wanting to give up we contacted Movement Matters and Beth came to see him for the initial visit.
    We were very impressed with what she managed to achieve so booked more sessions.
    He has now had 7 sessions seeing either Beth or Scott. Both have worked wonders with him. His
    walking is much better and the exercises they have helped him with are improving his overall
    strength.
    I can’t thank them enough

    Mark P

    Hip Replacement

  • I first began using Movement matters physio at the the end of March 2021 after suffering a leg break,
    Ankle dislocation and tear of the deltoid ligament. I can’t recommend these guys enough. They have
    been so helpful and supportive during my rehab. On my bad days, they lifted me up and made me
    determined to keep on going! They gave me all the attention and care I needed and were always so
    helpful and understanding.
    18 months later, I went into the studio to do a strength test with them and am so happy with the
    results and progress I have made with their help, after being told by doctors that I would be lucky to
    get back 80% of my ankle mobility/strength after the injury. Today I matched the strength in weight
    and reps with the other leg and am so happy to have recovered the way I have and to be back to
    playing football and running after having many doubts whether I’d be able to again. I can’t recommend
    Scott and the team enough! They are truly incredible!

    George W

    Leg Fracture

  • I was recommended using MMP, and they have been brilliant!!! They have an absolute top notch
    team. The receptionists are all extremely welcoming and friendly, and having worked with Scott on a
    previous back issue the whole team make you feel part of the MMP family.
    This time I had the pleasure of working with Ausrine since injuring a shoulder tendon doing Martial
    Arts. My treatment has included Acupuncture, Shockwave Therapy, Massage Therapy as well as
    Physical Therapy. Ausrine has been friendly, knowledgeable. Through my personalised program she
    has helped to return my shoulder to full functionality, and also highlighted the root cause which was
    specific weak areas of my shoulder. Now I have a training program which has been tailored to
    compliment my Martial Arts, as well as addressing the weak areas which caused the original issue –

    Andy D

    Back Pain & Shoulder Injury

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Find us on Rectory Road, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2NA

Located in Hadleigh Essex with free parking available and easy public transport links

  • Address
    MovementMatters Physio Ltd
    47 Rectory Road
    Hadleigh
    Essex
    SS7 2NA

    Location
    We are located next door to “The Hollies Doctors Surgery”

  • We have parking on site in the front of the clinic and there is ample parking in the surrounding area. Please respect our parking restrictions.

    • Parking on the front right of the premises is for the upstairs flat only.
    • Parking on site is preferably for those who are unable to walk from the car parks located very close in the vicinity of the premises.

    Other Parking Options

    • Rectory Road Car Park – this is the best option for our patients. It is a low cost pay and display car park located 50-70 metres from our practice.
    • John Burrows Car Park – located a 2 min walk from the practice. This is a FREE car park located at the entrance to John Burrows Playing Fields.

  • Here at Movement Matters Physio we provide services including home visits to Hadleigh and the surrounding areas including but not exclusive to; Benfleet, Canvey Island, Thundersley, Bowers Gifford, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Eastwood, Hockley, Rochford and Southend-on-Sea.

  • Our clinic in Hadleigh can be accessed easily via public transport on many bus routes.

    Chelmsford
    If you’re coming from the Chelmsford direction the number 3 bus stops almost at our doorstep.

    Southend
    From the Southend side, busses 21, 21B, 26, 27, 28, 822 and 827 all stop within a couple of minutes walk.

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