At Outlaw, we know how much of a pain in the neck... well, neck and shoulder pain can be. Whether you've got a crick in your neck from a bad night's sleep or your shoulders are crying out after a tough workout, we've got your back (and your front!).
Your neck and shoulders have a pretty tough job, holding up your head and helping you move your arms all day. Sometimes, they get a bit fed up and let you know about it. We feel this , your not alone here! It's an issue that is a common complaint at the clinic and can range from mild to agony everyone has a unique issue and how the pain came about .
- Tension headaches
- Stiff neck
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff problems
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but common culprits include:
1. Poor posture (Paula typing this page hung over her keyboard !)
2. Sleeping in a weird position
3. Overdoing it in your workouts
4. Stress and tension
5. Carrying heavy bags on one shoulder
Our Initial Assessment can help figure out what's behind your particular brand of neck or should pain or strain.
Watch for the following:
- Pain or stiffness in your neck or shoulders
- Headaches that seem to start from your neck
- Reduced range of motion in your neck or shoulders
- Tingling or numbness down your arm
- That annoying crunching sound when you move your shoulder
[If your shoulder pain is not too sore or your looking for way to improve mobility you can try out some of our self help techniques in our guide here]
We've got a whole toolkit to tackle neck and shoulder issues:
1. Initial Assessment: We'll get to the bottom of what's going on and create a roadmap for you.
2. Sports Massage: Great for easing tension and improving flexibility plus this massage is targted and uses host of techniques and tools.
3. Deep Tissue Massage: Gets right into deepest layers of your muscles to break up built up scar tissue and knots
4. Continued Treatments: If you have had an assessment we contiue your treatment to adapt and check on progress.
5. Gym-Based Rehab: Strengthen your neck and shoulder muscles in a safe, controlled environment.
6. Exercise Therapy for Strength: Custom exercises to build strength and prevent future issues.
We've helped loads of people get back to feeling good. LikeHolly, we met Holly while doing our event and pop up injury clinic at a powerlifting competition. She came over to see us in between her lifts for neck pain this is what she said on our Facebook page , "So grateful Outlaw athlete turned up at my competition and eased off my neck pain, highly recommend 
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Prevention is key and we rather you avoided neck and shoulder pain. So here just a couple of tips:
1. Set up your workstation or desk properly (your neck will thank you)
2. Take regular breaks to stretch and move. Really move about and change your seating positions
3. Strengthen your upper back and shoulder muscles
4. Be mindful of your posture throughout the day
5. Use both shoulders when carrying heavy bags
Our Gym-Based Rehab and corrective exercise coaching can help you put these tips into practice safely.
No cookie cutter approach or aiming to put the fear in you about your pain and discomfort. We take a pratical and honest approch:
- This is our area of expertise and something we see almost everyday and more than equipped to help you out
- Unique approach to treating you with not only therapies but exercise rehabilitation and strengthening programmes. We hare not only qualfied but have real life expereince from our own training and being athletes ourselves.
- Access to tools , technologies and exercise kit , we take you from the treatment room to the gym and to the result!
Get to know more about us and the team? Check out our [About Us] page.
Q: Do I need to stop all activities if I have neck or shoulder pain?
A: Not necessarily. We can help you figure out what's safe to do and what to avoid for now. We always give follow up advice and treatment plan after an assessment or therapy , we may also give you an exercise programme. But because wetake an individual approach to each person who visit us it's hard to give an answer without examining you first and learning about you and your issue.
Q: How long will it take to feel better?
A: It varies, but most people see improvements within a few weeks with the right care. Again broken record here but it really does depend but generally within a few weeks
Q: Can you fix my posture?
A: We can certainly help you improve it! We'll work with you to develop better postural habits and strengthen the right muscles. We bring in our background in personal training, strength training and sports therapy to take in depth approach to treating you.
Ready to Address Your Neck and Shoulder Pain?
Reach out to us our services can help anyone looking to sort or figure out the pain, tension or strains they are feeling in their neck and shoulders.
Book an Initial Assessment and let's start your recovery journey.
At Outlaw, we don't just treat pain or leave you in limbo post treatment - we help you build a stronger, more resilient you. With the aim of making you feel brand new, that you have overcome limitations holding you back and smashing your goals in life, sports or the gym.
[Jargon Buster]
- Impingement: When a tendon in your shoulder gets irritated by rubbing against nearby tissues
- Rotator cuff: A group of muscles and tendons that keep your shoulder stable
- Range of motion: How far you can move a joint in different directions
