Neck Pain Relief

Treatment for neck pain varies depending on the cause and severity of the condition.

Neck pain relief - Brisbane

With so much time spent driving, sitting at desks, and working on computers, it’s no surprise that neck pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor.

Common causes of neck pain

When to seek help

While neck pain is common, it shouldn’t be ignored – especially if it persists or becomes severe. Warning signs include:

If you experience these symptoms, seek professional help promptly, as they may indicate a more serious condition.

Chiropractic care and neck pain treatment

Step 1

A chiropractor refers to it as an adjustment, rather than simply neck pain treatment. Adjustments can help address a range of conditions, including:

Step 2

Your chiropractor may also use hot and cold therapies to support recovery. Ice helps reduce inflammation, while heat—sometimes applied with ultrasound—improves circulation, easing pain, swelling, and muscle tension.

Step 3

Chiropractic care for neck pain may include techniques such as spinal manipulation, flexion-distraction, and instrument-assisted adjustments. Your chiropractor may also use manual therapies to support injured tissues, including trigger point therapy, joint stretching with resistance, therapeutic massage, and instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment.

Step 1

A chiropractor refers to it as an adjustment, rather than simply neck pain treatment. Adjustments can help address a range of conditions, including:

Step 2

Your chiropractor may also use hot and cold therapies to support recovery. Ice helps reduce inflammation, while heat—sometimes applied with ultrasound—improves circulation, easing pain, swelling, and muscle tension.

Step 3

Chiropractic care for neck pain may include techniques such as spinal manipulation, flexion-distraction, and instrument-assisted adjustments. Your chiropractor may also use manual therapies to support injured tissues, including trigger point therapy, joint stretching with resistance, therapeutic massage, and instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment.

Because chiropractic care takes a holistic approach, your chiropractor may also recommend adjustments to your nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, or stress management, as these factors can all contribute to neck pain.

For more information about neck pain relief in Brisbane, please contact Dr Nicholas Armitage at Hawthorne Chiropractic.

Neck Pain Relief — Brisbane Southside

Hawthorne Chiropractic treats neck pain at our clinic at 317 Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne — centrally located for patients across Brisbane Southside. Dr Nicholas Armitage has been treating neck pain, stiffness, and related headaches since opening Hawthorne Chiropractic in 2002.

Neck pain is increasingly common among Brisbane Southside patients — particularly those working long hours at a desk, commuting daily, or spending extended time looking down at a screen. Dr Armitage uses the Gonstead technique to identify the specific spinal segments causing the problem rather than applying a general adjustment across the whole neck.

We see neck pain patients from Morningside, Coorparoo, Norman Park, Camp Hill, Seven Hills, Cannon Hill, Carina Heights, Bulimba, Balmoral, and surrounding suburbs. No GP referral required. To book, call (07) 3899 4899 or email