Neck Pain Treatment & Specialist in Singapore

Don’t Let Chronic Neck Pain Affect Your Life Anymore!

Neck pain is something many of us have experienced at one point or another.

However, in Singapore, neck stiffness and aches are so standard that it is almost recognised as part of the ‘normal ageing process.’

The normal amount of stiffness or aches at any time should be zero.

However, a stiff neck is something even young Singaporeans suffer from, particularly among office workers and students.

It can feel like nothing can relieve your neck pain.

Elite Spine Team

You may have been prescribed medication as a temporary fix or were offered treatments too costly or invasive for your preferences, such as trigger point injections.

But what if there was an easier, more effective way to relieve neck pain?

Often, neck pain is caused by strained neck muscles or cervical spine misalignments.

Instead of merely addressing your symptoms of neck pain, chiropractic treatment directly treats the source of your neck pain.

We identify and tackle the spine/body mechanics or nerves involved to treat neck pain, with a high chance of eliminating neck pain once and for all!

Experience True Neck Pain Relief with Elite Spine’s Non-Invasive Chiropractic Treatment

When it comes to effective neck pain treatment, we need to address the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms.

You may think you can ignore your neck problems with home remedies unless severe pain arises.

At first, all you may experience is muscle strain from accumulated stress on the cervical spine (vertebral bodies and facet joints), nerve roots, and spinal cord.

Elite Spine Team

If left untreated, this will accelerate the wear and tear process of the neck region, leading to the growth of bone spurs, narrowing of the spinal canal and spinal nerves exit, possibly causing cervical radiculopathy or more chronic pain later on life.

At Elite Spine Centres, we believe in more than suppressing symptoms.

Our professional team of chiropractors provide tailored treatment to improve your neck pain and restore your health and wellbeing to the way they should be.

Contact us today to find the best treatment plan for your mechanical neck pain!

Our Signature Functional Correction Method (FCM)

Often, pain is the way your body shows you warning signs that something isn’t operating the way that it should be.

Let us bring you relief with our Elite Spine chiropractic treatment strategy.

Our signature Functional Correction Method (FCM) combines the best in modern chiropractic strategies, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative exercises to address your concerns thoroughly.

As Seen In

Elite Spine Team

Step 1 – Initial Consultation

At Elite Spine Centres, we firmly believe in creating a low-stress, patient-centric environment.

Our Doctor of Chiropractic will review your symptoms and health history in detail to understand better what may be causing your concerns.

We will work with you to address your symptoms and concerns, ensuring that you understand your condition before proceeding with treatment.

There will be no hard sales or excessively long treatment packages – we want to work with you, not against you!

Step 2 – Spine and Body Examination

A thorough physical examination will be performed to assess your spine and other relevant areas for proper bio-mechanics, possible injuries or safety concerns.

Orthopaedic or neurological tests, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or X-Rays, may also be performed if needed.

This will allow us to rule out possible underlying causes of neck pain and obtain an accurate diagnosis.

Most of our patients will be able to receive treatment on their first session once any potential safety concerns have been ruled out!

Elite Spine Team
Elite Spine Team

Step 3 – Doctor’s Report and Recommendations

The doctor will assess your response to the first session and review any studies which may have been requested (X-ray, MRI, etc.).

Based on the findings, a customised plan of action will be discussed with you to help you reach your treatment goals.

Compared to the typical approach of symptoms management via medication, doctors of chiropractic can deal with the problem right at the root.

That being said, chiropractic is not a miracle cure. In rare events that we cannot help, rest assured that we will help you find the right solutions for your neck pain.

Step 4 – Holistic Chiropractic Treatment

Treatment usually involves chiropractic manipulations to restore your body to its natural state and improve blood flow to soft tissues.

If needed, advanced therapeutic technologies may be used to complement your healing.

Your personalised, comprehensive treatment plan will also involve lifestyle advice to prevent your condition from recurring and rehabilitative physical therapy to restore proper long-term movement patterns and posture.

This means our patients are able to achieve more complete recovery in a shorter amount of time than at other centres!

Elite Spine Team
Spinal Decompression Image

Enjoy Our New Patient Promo for Only $88 When You Book Online!

We know that seeking chiropractic help for the first time may be overwhelming to many patients.

Hence, we prepared a special introductory package covering almost everything you need for your first two visits to our clinic!

When you book now, you’ll get our:

  • Relieve pain, restore your body’s natural function & avoid surgery with our Signature Functional Correction Method (FCM)
  • Get spot-on analysis and professional advice on what’s causing pain, and how to treat it with our Doctor’s Consult + Examination

Schedule your appointment right now & we’ll EVEN throw in these bonuses for FREE!

  • Break down stubborn muscle knots and old scar tissue with or Doctor Directed Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Calm down & relax with our soothing ATT-300 roller massage bed
  • Get a free Follow Up Consult + Xray/ MRI Review (*T&C applies)

PLUS 1 Additional Bonus Therapy (tailored specifically to you by the doctor after your consult)

*You get ALL of this for just $88

(originally priced @ $248).

Hear What Our Patients Say

Learn More About Neck Pain

For our chiropractors to cure your neck aches, you have to help us understand.

The more you know, the more you can tell us, and the better we can personalise a treatment strategy to eliminate your neck pain!

What are the causes of neck pain?

Did you know that the full weight of your head upright (around 5-6 kg) is supported by the cervical spine, upper back and neck muscles?

The cervical spine allows the head to move in nearly every direction. Unfortunately, this flexibility also makes it easier to experience neck pain and neck injury in many cases.

The susceptibility of the neck to an injury can be attributed to a combination of factors:

  • Accidents or falls with blows to the head or body can lead to neck and shoulder pain.

  • Car accidents or sports injuries with short, jerking head or neck movements may cause whiplash injuries or lead to chronic issues of the spinal joints and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia).

However, the vast majority of patients that come in with neck problems often suffer from poor biomechanics brought on by everyday habits.

Specific repetitive movements, prolonged sitting, and poor posture cause stress to slowly accumulate on the spinal nerves, leading to a stiff neck, pinched nerve or severe pain. Frequently, neck pain can also affect surrounding areas such as the upper back and shoulder blades.

Other less common causes of neck pain may stem from existing conditions such as:

 

  • Cervical Spondylosis

  • Degenerative Disc Disease

  • Herniated Disc

  • Arthritis

Elite Spine Team

What are the common types of neck pain?

Pain in the Side of Neck

This common type of neck pain usually indicates the need to make lifestyle changes.

The neck is a densely packed region of the body with many different tissues such as the spinal cord, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, joints, and blood vessels close to each other.

Common factors that cause neck pain on either side of the neck include:

 

  • Sleeping on your side with improper pillow height
  • Extended use of handphones or computers in poor posture
  • Poor mechanics (misalignment) of one or more of the facet joints in the cervical spine, causing ligament strain, muscle spasm and nerve irritation
  • Trauma or injury such as whiplash
  • Muscular imbalance in the neck, upper back and shoulder blades.

Neck Pain after Waking Up

Dealing with neck pain first thing in the morning?

Neck pain that surfaces after waking up are often accompanied by stiffness or tightness in the neck muscles and a lack of ability to flex, extend or rotate the head entirely.

This can be due to a myriad of factors, such as:

  • Improper sleeping positions
  • Mattress or pillow that doesn’t suit their body type and condition
  • Tech neck
  • Spinal misalignments and nerve/muscle irritation
  • Scar tissue, “knots,” or damaged soft tissues from old injuries
  • Weakened spinal column support
  • Weakened postural muscles
  • Arthritis of the neck 

If these issues are left untreated, neck pain after waking up can become a chronic issue and even lead to permanent muscle degeneration in some cases.

What exercises can help neck pain?

No matter what range of symptoms you may be experiencing, your recovery plan will undoubtedly involve customised stretching and strengthening rehabilitation exercises.

However, we don’t advise patients to start exercising right away, especially not with just any regimen.

A detailed evaluation by our experts is critical before adding exercises to your recovery plan to make sure that each exercise is performed in the correct form and technique. Depending on the causes of your neck pain and individual factors (age, occupation, activity levels etc.), what may be helpful to one person may prove harmful to you.

Thus, before beginning any exercise programme, Elite Spine Centre advises having a proper evaluation with one of our experts trained in rehabilitation methods.

Generally, our soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) should help us retain a nice balance between stability and flexibility.

However, as the years pass, our muscles develop imbalances, with some becoming too weak (stretched) and others becoming too strong (tight). Our professional expertise helps us identify the correct muscles you need to work on.

Furthermore, your exercises should change and adapt over time as your health journey progresses. Rest assured, we will tailor your exercise regimen for you—all you need to do is focus on your health.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is neck pain a normal part of aging?

No, neck pain is not normal, and you should not be experiencing any pain. While many people in Singapore consider neck aches and stiffness a ‘normal part of the aging process’, this is a misconception. The truth is that a high proportion of us have dealt with neck pain at some point in our lives, and many young people suffer from it, especially among students and office workers. However, this doesn’t mean you have to accept it as inevitable.

What causes my neck pain?

Often, neck pain and stiffness is actually the result of misalignments in the cervical spine or strained neck muscles. At Elite Spine Centres, we help identify the root of neck pain by taking a look at your spine/body mechanics and the nerves that may be involved. This allows us to provide personalized neck pain treatment in Singapore, with the goal of significantly reducing your discomfort and improving your neck function.

Can I just ignore my neck pain and use home remedies?

Some people feel like they can ignore their neck pain, simply using home remedies to manage their condition. However, this can be incredibly detrimental to your health, causing further problems down the line. If you leave your neck pain, you may endure increased stress on the spinal cord, cervical spine (vertebral bodies and facet joints) and nerve roots. Without appropriate care, chronic neck issues can sometimes contribute to increased wear on spinal structures over time. Early intervention may help maintain better neck function and prevent progression of symptoms.

Why should I see a chiropractor for neck pain in Singapore?

If you are experiencing reoccurring or chronic neck pain, you need a chiropractor for neck pain in Singapore. At Elite Spine Centres, we believe in treating the source of pain, not just tackling symptoms. Our team of specialist chiropractors provide treatment tailored to your needs to effectively tackle neck pain. We will look to give you back your health and wellbeing. Perhaps you have been given a temporary fix in the form of prescribed medication? Or maybe expensive or invasive treatment was recommended? Chiropractic treatment for neck pain offers another option to help stop neck pain and neck stiffness.

What is chiropractic treatment and how does it work?

Chiropractic treatment focuses on the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. It uses manual therapy like manipulation of the spine to improve joint motion and reduce pain. This is performed by a chiropractor using hands-on adjustments and instruments to restore joint mobility. In order to relieve pain from sore muscles or cervical misalignment, Elite Spine Centres use chiropractic treatment. By realigning the cervical area, we can directly treat the source of neck pain.

What happens during a chiropractic adjustment?

During chiropractic adjustment, the chiropractor will put you in certain positions to treat specific areas. You will likely have to lie face down on a special chiropractic table. Your chiropractor will use their hands to apply a controlled force to the joint, pushing it beyond its normal range of movement. You are likely to hear cracking or popping sounds as your chiropractor moves your joints during the treatment session.

How is chiropractic care different from just taking medication?

Compared to symptom management such as medication, chiropractic care focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of neck pain. While chiropractic care can be highly effective for many neck conditions, individual results vary. In the rare event that our methods cannot help you, we will work with you to find the right solution for your neck pain.

What is the Functional Correction Method (FCM)?

At Elite Spine Centres, we take a holistic approach to pain management. This means we may employ a variety of different types of treatment to get your body back to optimal health. Combining high quality modern chiropractic practice, rehabilitative exercises, and soft tissue therapy, our signature Functional Correction Method (FCM) uses a cross-discipline practice to address your health issues.

What should I expect during my first visit?

Your first visit to Elite Spine Centres will be for an initial consultation. This will review your health and consider the best avenues for treatment. We endeavour to create a calming and individualised environment. To start, our specialist chiropractor will take a full medical history and discuss your symptoms. Using this, the chiropractor will piece together what is causing your health concerns. Our chiropractors will then come up with a plan of treatment to tackle your concerns and symptoms. We will also thoroughly explain what treatment involves before undertaking it.

Will I need any diagnostic imaging?

We will perform an extensive spinal and body examination, which will assess relevant areas for biomechanics, safety concerns or possible injuries. We will also perform X-Rays or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) if required to get a closer look at potential injury sites. Ultimately, this will facilitate ruling out of possible sources of neck pain to allow for a diagnosis.

Can I receive treatment on my first visit?

Assuming that there are no potential safety concerns, many patients will be able to undergo their first adjustment during the first appointment. Once manual adjustments have been carried out, we will create a report with recommendations. This will discuss your reaction to the first adjustment and take a look at any X-rays and MRIs that have taken place. An individual tailored treatment plan will be created based on the findings of the assessment. We will discuss this with you so we can work together toward reducing your neck pain and improving your daily comfort.

How do I get started with treatment?

If you are looking for neck pain treatment in Singapore, Elite Spine Centres is for you! Visit us today to discover how our holistic approach may help address your stiff or aching neck and improve your quality of life. Take advantage of our cutting-edge Functional Correction Method (FCM), which combines chiropractic strategies, soft tissue therapy and rehabilitative exercises to help you reach optimal health. Schedule your consultation for neck pain treatment in Singapore today!

A pain-free life is one call away.

Elite Spine Team

How long have those sore neck muscles been bothering you?

Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Let our chiropractors’ healing hands soothe your aches away with our holistic, conservative treatment methods.

Here are some common neck problems that our doctors of chiropractic are equipped to treat:

  • Cervical strain/Neck sprain injuries
  • Degenerative arthritis (spondylosis) of the neck
  • Cervical intervertebral discs injuries (bulging or “slipped disc”)
  • Whiplash
  • Facet joints syndrome
  • Numbness or tingling sensation in the arms or hands due to cervical radiculopathy
  • Forward head posture
  • And more!

Not sure if we can treat your specific neck pain?

Give us a call, and we’ll be able to clear all doubts for you!