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F I N D N E C K P A I N R E L I E F T H R O U G H P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y
Your neck relies on a lot from your body – such as proper posture, flexibility, strength,andcoordination. Inourdaily lives,weplace tremendousstrainand demand on our neck. Stress and poor posture can cause muscle weakness in the neck, and can even lead to long-term damage over time. Any sort of chronic strain on the neck can result in inflammation and contribute to our pain and headaches.
Do you have trouble sitting up straight at your desk, tilting your head down to tie your shoes, or even lying down to go to sleep at night? Do you have headaches more than once a week? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National InstitutesofHealth,over100millionAmericanssuffer fromchronic pain. Of those 100 million, 15% suffer from chronic neck pain. Inasurveyconductedwithover300chronicpainsufferers,59%reportedan impacton thequalityof their lifeand77%of thosesurveyedreported feeling depressed. Even small amounts of pain can lead to a downward spiral in quality of life, energy, and overall wellbeing. Fortunately, physical therapy canhelpresolveall thepains inyourneck.ContactAccelerateTherapy today to schedule your consultation. HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY RELIEVE MY NECK PAIN? The neck is an integral area of everyday movement, and sharp pains can prevent you from functioning properly in your day-to-day life. The neck is comprisedof7vertebrae (bones),over16 joints,andnumerousmusclesand tissues. The greatest concentration of muscles and tissues is in the upper neck, at the base of your skull. This area consists of the larger muscles that attach your head to your neck, and it is where the vertebral and carotid arteries travel through your neck, in order to reach the skull. When these musclesbecometense,thebloodflow fromthearteriescanbecomeaffected, resulting in neck pain and headaches.
Some common neck pain symptoms include:
• Arm weakness. • Numbness or tingling. • Inability to fully stand up or sit up straight. • Loss of sleep due to pain and discomfort.
• Discomfort and pain when remaining in the same position for too long. • Muscle stiffness and tightness in the upper body. • Headaches.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is likely that it may be caused by an injury or muscle strain from overexertion. However, it is also possible that your pain could be a result of an underlying condition, such as acompressednerve, jointdegeneration,orarthritis. Ifyounoticeanyof these symptoms occurring, it is important to consult with your physical therapist as soon as possible for treatment.
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