It is important to note that pain is not the only symptom associated with neck dysfunction. It is also very common to have stiffness, a “crick” in the neck, tightness in the muscles of the upper back and shoulders, and even headaches from neck dysfunction. The stiffness or range of motion impairments often come from the joint itself or the muscles surrounding it. When you experience pain turning or side-bending to the same side as the pain, you are likely dealing with a joint issue. When you turn or side bend away from the side that you have pain, this typically means that you have a muscle problem. Your therapist can determine what is the likely cause of your problem and prescribe stretches to resolve it. How physical therapy can help you find relief Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that stretch and/or relax your neck muscles. Manual techniques, like Myofascial release, are used to alleviate your pain and allow you to tolerate stretching. A custom-tailored program of neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber, and healthy. Your physical therapist can also teach you how to arrange your working environment ergonomically and recommend various postural changes. Such changes may include: • When standing and sitting, be sure your shoulders are in a straight line over your hips and your ears are directly over your shoulders. • Adjust your desk, chair and computer so that the monitor is at eye level. Knees should be slightly lower than hips. Use your chair’s armrests. • Avoid tucking the phone between your ear and shoulder when you talk. Use a headset or speakerphone instead. Physical therapy is an effective solution for neck pain! WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS?
Physical therapy treatments for neck pain include manual therapy, joint mobilization manipulation, exercise instruction, education, and techniques like the McKenzie Method and Therapeutic Yoga. These have all been proven to help alleviate pain and restore function.
Physical therapists assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address all of them. Your therapist is skilled at hands-on intervention and exercise selection for the most comprehensive and appropriate intervention to help you resolve
your pain and/or restore your function. Call Agility Physical Therapy today!
If you’re dealing with neck pain, we can help! Call our office today, and schedule an assessment. No matter what the cause of your neck pain, we have solutions for you! We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more. We offer the results you are looking for! Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29197234/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31133629/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/32317109/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33064878/
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