Neck Pain Chiropractic Care in Victoria Park, Perth
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care at our Victoria Park clinic. While some cases begin after a specific incident, many people develop neck pain gradually over time without a clear cause.
The way you sit, work, train, sleep, and manage daily stress can all influence how your neck feels. Long hours at a desk, frequent device use, previous injuries, and repetitive movements can place ongoing stress on the joints, muscles, and nerves of the cervical spine.
At Freeman Chiropractic, we don't just focus on the area where symptoms are felt. We assess how the neck, upper back, shoulders, and surrounding muscles are functioning together, as these areas often play a role in the development of neck pain.
Is neck pain affecting your work, sleep or training?
Book an assessment with Dr Alex or Dr Joel – no GP referral needed, and private health rebates are available on most extras policies. Prefer to talk? Call 0493 290 505.
Why do I have neck pain?
Neck pain can arise from a range of factors. While some people notice symptoms after sleeping awkwardly, sports injuries, or sudden movements, many cases develop gradually due to repetitive strain and reduced movement over time.
Common contributing patterns seen in practice include:
Prolonged desk work and screen use
Forward head posture and sustained sitting
Reduced movement through the upper back
Previous neck or shoulder injuries
Muscle tension related to stress
Repetitive work or training loads
Poor sleep positioning
General stiffness associated with low daily movement
One of the most important things to understand is that the area causing symptoms is not always the source of the problem. Restrictions in the upper back, shoulders, or surrounding muscles can often contribute to increased strain on the neck.
What is neck pain?
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects the cervical spine and surrounding muscles, joints, ligaments, and nerves.
Symptoms can range from mild stiffness and discomfort to more persistent pain that affects work, sleep, exercise, and everyday activities.
Neck pain may be associated with muscle tension, joint irritation, reduced mobility, nerve sensitivity, or age-related changes within the spine. It is often influenced by posture, repetitive movements, prolonged sitting, and everyday mechanical stress.
What are the common types of neck pain?
Neck pain can present in different ways depending on the structures involved and the factors contributing to symptoms.
Mechanical Neck Pain
General neck stiffness or discomfort often associated with posture, joint restriction, muscle tension, or prolonged sitting.
Cervicogenic Headaches
Headaches that may originate from the neck and are often accompanied by neck stiffness or reduced movement.
Neck and Shoulder Tension
Pain or tightness that extends from the neck into the shoulders and upper trapezius muscles.
Whiplash-Associated Neck Pain
Neck pain that develops following a sudden acceleration or deceleration injury, such as a motor vehicle accident.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Irritation or compression of nerves in the neck that may cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness travelling into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Neck problems can sometimes be linked with dizziness or headaches. Read about cervicogenic dizziness, or see our headache care page.
Signs it's time to get your neck checked
You don't need to wait until symptoms become severe before having your neck assessed.
You may consider seeking an assessment if:
Neck pain keeps returning
Stiffness is affecting your movement
Headaches are occurring alongside neck tension
Work, sleep, or exercise is being affected
Symptoms are gradually worsening
Pain is spreading into the shoulders or arms
You feel like your neck is constantly tight or restricted
Early assessment is often less about treating pain and more about understanding what may be contributing to recurring symptoms.
How we can help with neck pain
Your first visit is a thorough assessment – a detailed health history, a physical and orthopaedic examination, and muscle activity scans (sEMG). Before any treatment starts, we explain what we've found and what's likely contributing to your neck pain.
Depending on your assessment, your care may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy and dry needling. We'll also give you practical advice on movement and daily habits, so you know what you can do between visits.
No GP referral needed · Private health rebates available
Neck Pain Chiropractors
Dr Alex Freeman
Firm, hands-on adjustments, dry needling and soft tissue work. Experienced with long-standing neck pain.
Dr Joel Maylor
Exercise science and sports rehab background. Practical, movement-focused care for active people.
Your Neck Pain Questions, Answered
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Neck adjustments are generally considered safe when performed by a registered practitioner after a thorough assessment. All chiropractors at Freeman Chiropractic are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and every patient is assessed before care begins. If you prefer not to have your neck adjusted, lower-force techniques and soft tissue therapy are available, and your chiropractor will discuss the options with you first.
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In some people, yes. Stiffness and muscle tension in the upper neck can refer pain into the head, known as a cervicogenic headache, and altered neck function can contribute to unsteadiness, known as cervicogenic dizziness. Because headaches and dizziness also have other causes, your chiropractor screens for signs that need medical assessment before attributing them to the neck.
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Sleeping on your back or side with a pillow that keeps your head level with the middle of your body tends to place the least strain on the neck. Sleeping on your stomach holds the head rotated for long periods, which often aggravates neck pain. Your chiropractor can assess whether your pillow height suits your shoulder width and preferred position.
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During long periods of screen work, the head often drifts forward, increasing the effort required from the muscles at the back of the neck and upper shoulders. Over a working day, this sustained effort can build into tension and stiffness. Positioning the top of your monitor at about eye level, keeping the screen at arm's length, and taking regular movement breaks can reduce this load.
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Whiplash can leave the neck stiff, sore, and guarded after a sudden acceleration or deceleration injury, such as a motor vehicle accident. At Freeman Chiropractic, care begins with a thorough assessment and may then use gentle, graded techniques to address neck stiffness, muscle guarding, and restricted movement. Care is adjusted to how recent the injury is and how your symptoms respond.