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ARE YOU TIRED OF NECK PAIN? FIND RELIEF WITH RESTORE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Do you notice yourself rubbing your neck after a difficult day on the job? Do you find the more your neck hurts, the more your head hurts too? Dealing with pain in your head and/or neck can negatively affect your personal life, your career, and more. At Restore Physical Therapy, we understand how debilitating it can be, and we know how to help you manage your pain and get back to the life you enjoy! The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physical therapist can help you identify the cause of the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without using medication or other long-term pain management treatments. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful the longer they are used, our physical therapists provide long-term relief from pain. We will help correct your joint or muscle limitations with targeted therapies like specific stretches, manual techniques, muscle strengthening techniques, and guided instructions that target your limits. Understanding The Difference Between Head And Neck Pain Not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you’re dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. Head Pain There are many different types of headaches that you may experience, and there are various causes for each of them.
For example, migraines can be caused by environmental factors, food allergies, or even stress. Some headaches can develop due to sinus pain and some headaches will develop when you are dehydrated. These headaches require a different approach to resolving them, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same treatment or the same medication doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy is radiating headaches caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This type of pain radiates from the base of your skull into the top of the head. For some, the pain will radiate behind one eye. These types of headaches also often include stiffness in the upper back and are often one-sided. Neck Pain Pain that develops in the neck is typically due to a soft tissue sprain/ strain or changes to the joint itself. The majority of the time, neck pain starts as a seemingly small concern. A crick in your neck here or there may begin to develop more frequently, and before you know it, your experience of neck pain is something you are dealing with daily. Prolonged sitting can lead to a forward head position resulting in tension to soft tissue (i.e., muscles, tendons, and ligaments) or negative changes to our blood flow—the muscles of our neck function at their best when we move them. So holding our heads in
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• Joint Replacements • Balance Disorders • Vestibular Rehabilitation • Sports Injuries • And More!
• Neck & Back Pain/Radiculopathy • Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot Injuries • Elbow & Shoulder Rehabilitation • Arthritis — Painful Joints • Headaches & TMJ Disorders
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