Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn your head is overwhelmingly stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, and since the neck is so sensitive to injury, it is important to be as careful as possible in finding treat.ment and solutions for the pain.
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result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physiotherapy can help alleviate the pain from degenerative disc disease by helping restore blood circulation and improve range of motion in the neck. This therapy is approached in a careful and deliberate way so as to not cause further pain in the neck region. Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury, such as due to accident or even as a result of a car accident or a slip and fall accident. When this happens, your pain could be a result of amuscle strain or sprain. When this is the case, then using traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physiotherapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate the pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain. In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to become narrow, often causing bones to strike one another, resulting in pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanical neck pain can spread, causing the pain to become more severe and covering a wider range of the neck. Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the
Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn your head is overwhelmingly stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, and since the neck is so sensitive to injury, it is important to be as careful as possible in finding treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredible to realize how common neck pain is—especially among American adults! More than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, and it is even possible for chronic headaches like migraines to develop as a result of regular neck pain. There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. Here is a quick breakdown of what could be going on to cause your neck pain: If your pain is developing gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injury that comes to mind, then it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a
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SOFT TISSUE RELEASE Take a sock (or towel) and a tennis ball to perform this exercise. Place the tennis ball in the sock. Drape the sock over your shoulder so the tennis ball is against your upper back in a place where you have a tight muscle or localized pain. Now, lean against the wall so the ball presses directly on the affected area. Apply as much pressure as you can tolerate and so you can breathe comfortably. Hold it against that spot for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the pain dissipates. You can roll your back up and down and side to side against the wall to create a self massage effect.
We understand that we are in the midst of stressful times, and that there will likely be more ahead. At South Coast Physiotherapy, we want you to know that we are here for you. We genuinely care about the health of each and every one of our patients, which is why we believe virtual visits are the best course of action for the time being. If any injury or discomfort occurs during this unprecedented time, we want you to be able to receive the care you need. We are happy to announce we can now help clients from the comfort of their home or workplace with a secure and simple to use video or telephone call.
To ensure better prognosis for our patients, our physiotherapists work with you through the acute stages of pain and injury, leading to stabilization and rehabilitation. Our physiotherapists and other health professionals ensure that quality healthcare is provided to each and every patient through the use of proven care pathways.Via our telephone service, our registered physiotherapists are ready to answer your questions or concerns and email or mail you the home exercises as required. To learn more about how you can set up our virtual visits on your smartphone or computer, call one of our locations today!
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used in our vocabulary. Today they are the primary words and center of most conversations and are all valid concerns. At South Coast Physiotherapy, we are very much aware of the changing situation and are continually keeping abreast. We want to keep all our patients informed of our present status and how we look to move ahead in the future to continue to serve the community. We want to assure you that new protocols will be in place for “Arrival and departure & Bookings and billings.” We worked diligently to procure the proper PPE to remain open through this time alongside our fellow frontline workers in our community. This means you will see the proper usage of professionally fitted N95 masks and face shields within our facility that is equipped with surgically clean air units. Modifications are being made to our facility to account for physical distancing from everyone except the therapist, and proper screenings will be done to ensure a safe environment for both our valued patients and our team members. Please be assured that these changes fall within the guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health and the College Of Physiotherapists of Ontario. For more support in finding relief from neck pain, talk to your physiotherapist.
neck, causing you to feel more pain throughout the day. Physiotherapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, often offering immediate relief from pain and discomfort. These are just some of the frequent causes of neck pain. It is important that you never assume that your neck pain is being caused by one or another of these issues, and that you instead always work with a licensed and experienced physiotherapist to determine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort. Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues? There is onemore factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on amattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress!
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A few months ago, terms such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), self-isolation, and social distancing were not very much used in our vocabulary. Today they are the primary words and center of most conversations and are all valid concerns. At South Coast Physiotherapy, we are very much aware of the changing situation and are continually keeping abreast. We want to keep all our patients informed of our present status and how we look to move ahead in the future to continue to serve the community. We want to assure you that new protocols will be in place for “Arrival and departure & Bookings and billings.” We worked diligently to procure the proper PPE to remain open through this time alongside our fellow frontline workers in our community. This means you will see the proper usage of professionally fitted N95 masks and face shields within our facility that is equipped with air purifiers. Modifications are being made to our facility to account for physical distancing from everyone except the therapist, and proper screenings will be done to ensure a safe environment for both our valued patients and our teammembers. Please be assured that these changes fall within the guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health and the College Of Physiotherapists of Ontario. A BRIEF NOTE TO OUR PATIENTS
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1. Call and consult with a Physiotherapist at one of our locations to discuss your pain and symptoms.
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