ARE YOU TIRED OF NECK PAIN? Find Relief with Physical Therapy
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one position leads to irritation of the muscles and affects your ability to move your head and neck. As we age, the neck joints, like all joints, will degenerate and make us more vulnerable to different forms of neck pain. Degenerative changes make us more susceptible to disc herniations, narrowing the space around the nerve root and significant restrictions in the ability to move. Cervical degeneration can cause tension and pain in the neck and shoulders. This pain is generally worse in the morning, after being prolonged, and often at the end of the day. The biggest problem posed by cervical degeneration is the loss of motion in the neck, which increases the limitations in your daily life because you cannot utilize your neck in the way you usually could. How Physical Therapy Can Help The majority of head and neck pain can be treated with physical therapy. Working with a physical therapist is safe to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains. At Restore Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can target the source of your pain by examining your symptoms. Then, they will provide you with exercises that stretch and/or relax your neck muscles. In some cases, manual techniques, including mobilizations It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
Exercise Essentials Neck Stretch With Lateral Reach Start by standing up straight holding a dowel down in front of you with both arms straight. Raise both arms up to shoulder height and rotate your arms and torso over to one side while simultaneously rotating your head over to the other side until you feel a stretch in your neck. Hold for 30 seconds. or therapeutic massage, are used to alleviate your pain and allow you to tolerate stretching. We know how to help your head and neck pain and can teach you so you can get back to the life you enjoy! Contact Us For An Appointment If you’re struggling with recurring headaches and neck pain, call Restore Physical Therapy today for a comprehensive assessment. We’re here to help you learn what steps you can take to alleviate and prevent your pain once and for all!
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