Neck & Shoulder Pain – What To Do

Neck and Shoulder pain during running – City Physiotherapy explains why you can get neck and shoulder pain during your run.

Neck and shoulder pain during your run can be caused from a variety of issues. Most often pain from tight muscles is due to a weakness in that muscle region as well as your core muscles not being switched on. It can also be caused from an imbalance in your body mechanics in your upper thoracic and neck region.

Runners often focus primarily on strengthening and stretching their lower limbs, which Adelaide’s City Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic also advocates. However, it is vital to remember that your core and upper body strength do help your running posture and technique.

Strengthening your whole body so that it can perform in its naturally designed biomechanical state can enhance your overall running performance. Having a strong core and upper body as well as lower limbs may reduce tension in your shoulder and neck and can eliminate your neck and shoulder pain. Muscles that have good endurance will function optimally and tolerate the load and stress that running places on your body.

To help you eliminate your sore neck and shoulders City Physiotherapy physiotherapists can assess your body biomechanics and give you an individual specific strength and endurance exercise program to improve your muscles and posture whilst running.

If your neck and upper thoracic joints are dysfunctional and stiff this can lead to having tight shoulders or upper back and neck. Your tight muscles can refer pain to your neck or shoulders and this can decrease your enjoyment of running.

It is best to seek Physiotherapy treatment early if you are experiencing any neck or shoulder pain during running. City Physiotherapy physiotherapists will be able to offer you hands on Physio treatment and dry needling for your neck and shoulder pain symptoms.

Happy Running from City Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

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