Do you suffer from neck pain?

Many adults will suffer from neck pain at some point in their lives. For some individuals, the pain is a nagging inconvenience, for others it can feel like an undeserved life sentence of pain and disability. 

Unfortunately, the cause of chronic neck pain is often unknown, and there are very few treatment options available to people who experience ongoing neck pain. Osteopathy is well recognised as a treatment option for back pain, sciatica, headaches or pain in joints, although its potential effectiveness as a treatment option for individuals with neck pain is not yet known.

Currently, student researchers at the Unitec Osteopathy Clinic are investigating the effectiveness of osteopathic treatments and techniques for individuals with neck pain. “Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy, which takes a holistic, whole body approach to health.” says Monique Gasson, student and researcher, “We are currently looking for individuals with neck pain to volunteer for this research”.

Neck pain sufferers who enrol in this study will receive six Osteopathic treatments free of charge and will be asked to attend three to four sessions where questionnaires and other measures will be carried out.  The study will take place at the Unitec Osteopathic Clinic in Mt Albert.

If you have neck pain and would like further information, please visit www.getparticipants.com/neckpain