NECK PAIN 101
In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first is upper-back pain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical arthritis causes frequent aches in the neck and shoulders. This pain is generally worse when there are sudden changes in weather or at the end of the day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. The biggest problem posed by cervical arthritis is that the pain will typically cause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury as a result of a sudden movement and causes regular discomfort and frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could. There are plenty of situations in which pain in the neck as a result of cervical arthritis grows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. Addressing the Core Problem. The majority of neck and head pain can be helped with one simple strategy: strength building. It frequently happens that the absolute cause of the start of a pain in the neck or head is a result of poor posture or quickened motion, and building core strength, as well as strength in the neck, can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing chronic pain.
Keep in mind that the neck and head are sensitive areas, so attempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Working with a physical therapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains.
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DISCOVER PAIN RELIEF WITH LASER THERAPY Hello PT family, Dr. Noah here. In this month’s newsletter, we are obviously discussing ways to take care of yourself during these uncertain times. At APM we are following the strictest CDC guidelines, with the use of gloves, masks, Centers for Disease control sanitation standards and daily CDC questionnaire filling out by all patients and employees. This all being said, we are offering discounted laser sessions during this difficult time. As you know by now, if you have read any of our information, laser is a modality that decreases pain, and increases the body’s ability to heal. The liteforce litecure class 4 laser uses a very cool process called ‘photobiomodulation’ to stimulate an analgesic (pain reducing) response where ever the laser is used. The fact that it speeds up healing and increases the mobility of these tissues is an extra benefit. Laser can be utilized without ever having any contact. This is an exceptionally valuable tool when most
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people are concerned with COVID-19 and we want to minimize as much risk as possible. Personally, I use the laser every week ( 1-3x) on various body parts and it has been a lifesaver at times. I have found that utilizing the laser at least 1x/wk has diminished my chronic knee pain by about 40% when I commit to it. I would like to personally invite you into APM if your pain is 6/10 or worse for A COMPLIMENTARY LASER SESSION and see if we can manage your pain for you during the Coronavirus pandemic. You will be safe, and as you know, WE ARE YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
This coupon expires May 29, 2020
- Noah
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