Neck Pain Physiotherapy in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
Neck pain assessment, treatment and rehabilitation
Neck pain can affect sleep, work, exercise and everyday movement. Turning your head, driving, sitting at a desk or looking at a screen can become uncomfortable, and some people also experience headaches, dizziness or symptoms into the shoulder and arm.
You might be dealing with:
Neck pain and stiffness that makes it difficult to turn your head
Headaches or tension around the neck and base of the skull
Pins and needles, numbness or pain into the shoulder, arm or hand
Neck pain after a long day at a desk or screen
Pain following a whiplash or sports injury
Symptoms that keep coming back
At Perform Health Co, we’ll assess your neck, movement and strength and take the time to understand your symptoms and how they affect you. We’ll explain what we find and give you a clear treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Treatment may include hands-on physiotherapy, targeted exercises and progressive strength work. We’ll help you understand your symptoms and give you practical steps to improve your movement and manage your pain.
More Than Treating Neck Pain
At Perform Health Co, we look beyond the area that hurts to understand what may be contributing to your neck symptoms and how they are affecting your day to day life.
Our in-house rehab gym gives you somewhere to put your rehabilitation into practice. As your symptoms settle, your physiotherapist can work with you on movement, strength and control in a properly equipped space, helping you build confidence in using your neck again.
Your care can follow one connected process, from diagnosis and treatment through to rehabilitation, all within the same clinic. The aim is not simply to manage your neck pain, but to help you understand it and build your capacity to move with confidence.
Initial Physiotherapy Session
What You Can Expect During Your Assessment
Full neck assessment and history
Hands-on treatment from your first visit
Personalised rehab plan with home or gym exercises via our rehab app
Clear recovery plan so you know what to expect and how to progress
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Your 45-minute appointment includes a full physiotherapy assessment, hands-on treatment and a personalised rehabilitation plan.
We’ll assess your neck pain, explain what we find and give you a clear plan for your recovery and next steps.
Neck Pain Conditions We Treat
At our Bruntsfield physiotherapy clinic in Edinburgh, we treat a range of neck pain and neck-related conditions, from recent injuries to ongoing symptoms.
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Pain, stiffness or tension around the neck and upper back that can affect movement, work, sleep or everyday activities.
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Neck pain with symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling or weakness that may travel into the shoulder, arm or hand.
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Headaches that can be linked with tension or stiffness around the neck, shoulders and upper back.
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Neck pain and stiffness following a sudden movement or impact, such as a car accident or other road traffic incident.
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Altered sensation in the neck, shoulder, arm or hand that may be related to nerve irritation.
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Neck and upper back pain or tension associated with prolonged sitting, desk work, screens or repetitive activities.
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Neck pain or injury following contact sport, falls, lifting, training or other physical activity.
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Neck symptoms that may be linked to changes in the spinal discs or other areas of the spine.
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Stiffness or restricted range of movement that makes turning, looking up or down, driving or everyday activities more difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Physiotherapy is all about helping people recover from injury, prevent setbacks and perform at their best.Rather than focusing solely on where it hurts, we look at your history, the mechanism of injury and provide a diagnosis, alongside agreed treatment and a collaborative rehab plan.
Our Physiotherapy team doesn’t just treat symptoms. We identify the underlying cause, address the movement and strength deficits contributing to the problem, and create a plan that helps you return stronger and stay there.
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Your first appointment is focused on understanding your problem and finding out what may be contributing to it. Your physiotherapist will discuss your symptoms, medical history and any relevant activities or goals before carrying out a detailed physical assessment.
They will explain their findings with you and outline what they recommend next. Where appropriate, this may include hands-on treatment, specific exercises or a programme using our in-house rehab gym. You will leave with a clear understanding of what is causing or contributing to your symptoms and the next steps in your rehabilitation.
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The number of sessions you need depends on the type of injury, your goals, and how your body responds to treatment. Some people feel significant pain relief within a few sessions, while others require a longer rehabilitation plan to fully rehabilitate.
Early treatment often focuses on reducing pain and improving range of motion. As you progress, the focus shifts towards getting stronger and back to doing what you love as soon as possible. This approach helps support longer term recovery and reduces the chance of symptoms returning.
After your initial assessment, your Physiotherapist will give you a clear plan of what to expect and discuss a timeline that suits your needs.
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Yes. We work with several major private health insurance providers. This includes Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Healix and Axa Health.
Coverage depends on your individual policy, so we recommend checking with your insurer before your appointment to confirm what is included. If required, we can provide invoices or reports to support your claim and help with the reimbursement process.
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No. As a private Physiotherapy practice, you do not need a GP referral to book an appointment with us. You can self refer and access treatment directly.
The benefits of early intervention means we can get you moving more pain-free sooner and back to doing what you love.