Neck pain treatment in Overton, near Basingstoke
If your neck is stiff or sore, you may be looking for neck pain treatment near Basingstoke. This page is about uncomplicated mechanical neck pain, not neck pain following an injury such as whiplash. I’m Robert Green, a GOsC-registered osteopath (no. 11480). Call me on 01256 578137 if you would rather talk.
- Free 15-minute consultation, in person or by telehealth call, before you book
- £60 for 45 minutes, pay as you go
- Free parking at the clinic
What kind of neck pain osteopathy may help with
I see people with uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (not neck pain following an injury such as whiplash), and osteopathy may help.
If your neck pain comes with headaches, see headache from the neck. If it sits lower, see back pain.
How an osteopath may help with neck pain
Osteopathy may help with neck pain, but I can’t promise any result. At your appointment:
- Assessment. I ask how your neck affects you, then look at your neck, upper back and shoulders and how you move.
- Explanation. I explain what I think is going on and we agree a plan. If I think you should see your GP first, I will say so.
- Hands-on care, if you agree. This may include soft-tissue work, stretching and mobilisation (my approach). You can ask me to stop at any time.
- Exercises. I may teach you neck exercises and rehabilitation to practise between appointments.
Acupuncture. I also offer acupuncture, which may give short-term relief of neck pain or chronic neck pain. More on acupuncture.
What happens at your first appointment
A first appointment lasts 45 minutes and costs £60: I examine you, explain what I find, treat you if appropriate and you agree, and we agree a plan. Pregnant women are welcome. A free 15-minute consultation, in person or by telehealth call, comes first if you want one. You pay as you go and you don’t need a GP referral. More on fees and booking.
Some people feel sore for a short time after hands-on treatment. I will explain what to expect first.
Looking after yourself in the meantime
The NHS suggests heat or cold packs on your neck, a low, firm pillow, neck flexibility exercises, and paracetamol or ibuprofen. It says not to wear a neck collar, as it is better to keep your neck moving. If you cannot move your neck, do not drive or cycle.[3] If a GP has advised you to wear a collar, follow their advice.
Visiting us at our Overton clinic
We are at Shire House, Waltham Road, Overton, Hampshire RG25 3NJ, about 8 miles from Basingstoke. Free parking, including an accessible bay. Wheelchair accessible, with a small step at the entrance. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm; Saturdays with me by arrangement. Directions and a map.
Neck pain questions
Can an osteopath help with neck pain?
Yes, osteopathy may help with uncomplicated mechanical neck pain. At Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy, Robert Green, a GOsC-registered osteopath, examines your neck and how you move, explains what he thinks is going on and agrees a plan with you. No result can be promised.
What kind of neck pain is this page about?
This page is about uncomplicated mechanical neck pain, not neck pain following an injury such as whiplash. Long-standing neck pain is included if it is uncomplicated, mechanical and not from an injury. Robert Green examines your neck and tells you if he thinks you should see your GP first. If you are unsure, call him on 01256 578137.
When should I get urgent help for neck pain?
Go to A&E or call 999 for urgent hospital care if you have neck pain after a serious accident, chest pain, new weakness in both arms or both legs, or changes in your bladder or bowels, or if you think you are having a stroke (face weakness on one side, weakness or numbness in 1 arm, or slurred or confused speech). If neck pain comes with a headache, the warning signs at the bottom of this page list more signs. Call 111 if you feel hot, cold, shivery or generally unwell, or the pain is severe and starts suddenly or is getting worse quickly. See your GP if it has not gone after a few weeks, and call Rob on 01256 578137 too.
Where can I see an osteopath for neck pain, and do I need a referral?
Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy is at Shire House, Waltham Road, Overton RG25 3NJ, about 8 miles from Basingstoke. You don’t need a GP referral. An appointment with Robert Green costs £60 for 45 minutes, and a free 15-minute consultation is available first. Call 01256 578137 or book online.
Book an appointment
Choose a time that suits you below, or call me on 01256 578137 if you would rather talk first.
Get urgent help if you have any of these signs
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have neck pain and:
- it started after a serious accident, such as a car accident
- you have chest pain
- you have new weakness in both arms or both legs, or changes in your bladder or bowels, such as difficulty peeing, or peeing or pooing yourself
Or if you have neck pain with a headache and:
- you have had a seizure (fit)
- you have numbness or weakness in the body or face
- it started suddenly and is extremely painful
- you have had a head injury within the last 3 months – for example, from a fall or accident
- you are finding it difficult to speak, balance, walk or remember things
- you are drowsy or confused
- you have loss of vision
- you have a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it
- you have a very high temperature, a stiff neck, or bright lights are bothering you
- it is extremely painful and the white part of the eye is red
Or if you think you’re having, or have had, a stroke. The main signs can happen suddenly. They may include:
- face weakness – one side of your face may droop (fall) and it might be hard to smile
- arm weakness – you may not be able to fully lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm
- speech problems – you may slur your words or sound confused
Call 999 too if you’ve had signs of a stroke within the last 24 hours, even if they’ve now stopped.
For a stroke, call 999 now. Do not drive yourself to A&E: the person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.
For any of the other signs above, you need urgent hospital care. Do not drive to A&E: ask someone to drive you, or call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Bring any medicines you take with you.
Call 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if you have neck pain and:
- you feel hot, cold, shivery or generally unwell
- it’s severe pain that starts suddenly, or it’s getting worse quickly
Or if you have neck pain with a headache and:
- you have vision or eye problems
- you have blurred or double vision
- it is triggered or made worse by coughing, sneezing, bending down or exercising
- you are being sick (vomiting)
- you have jaw pain when eating or a sore or tender scalp
- you have any other symptoms you’re worried about
Call 111 or get help from 111 online. Please don’t wait for an appointment with me.
See your GP and call me on 01256 578137 if:
- neck pain or stiffness does not go away after a few weeks
- painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen have not worked
- you’re worried about the pain
- you have other symptoms, like pins and needles or a cold arm – this could be something more serious
- you’ve tried treating a headache yourself and it’s not getting better or is getting worse
- you regularly get headaches
Unsure? Ring me and I’ll talk it through.
Source: merged by me from NHS Back pain [1], Headaches [2], Tension headaches [4] (the red-eye 999 item and the blurred or double vision 111 item) and Stroke symptoms [5] (the stroke signs), because the NHS Neck pain [3] page has only a “See a GP” list; the GP list above is from that page. Accessed 3 November 2026. The merging, the tier order, the “call me” lines and the 999 item on weakness in both arms or both legs or changes in your bladder or bowels are my additions (the last is adapted from NHS Back pain), not NHS wording.
Sources
- NHS. Back pain.
- NHS. Headaches.
- NHS. Neck pain (page last reviewed 27 April 2023).
- NHS. Tension headaches (the red-eye and blurred or double vision safety items only).
- NHS. Stroke: Symptoms (page last reviewed 12 September 2024).
All pages accessed 3 November 2026.