Life Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Neck
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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Reed Hofmann, PT, DPT Reed received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Widener University in Chester, PA. Reed grew up in Mount Laurel and graduated from Lenape High School where he played soccer and Lacrosse. During his time at Lenape he was honored as an Academic All- American in lacrosse his senior year. After high school he obtained his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at Widener University. At Widener, Reed played lacrosse as well as functioning as an assistant coach for 2 years once his career came to an end. During PT school at Widener University, Reed was the Operation’s Coordinator and treated at the Chester Community Physical Therapy Clinic, which provided pro bono services to the community of Chester, PA. Reed joined the RESTORE team in 2013. Reed is dually licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and before coming on as a staff physical therapist at RESTORE, he worked as a staff physical therapist in an outpatient clinic which specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain, sciatica, shoulder conditions and arthritis in the Harrisburg area. Reed has a passion for the physical therapy profession especially when utilizing his “Pain Free PT” approach to rehabilitation. He enjoys working with a wide variety of patients and helping people to return to an active life and doing the day-to-day activities they love. During his spare time Reed enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, and all other outdoor activities. During the winter he can be found making trips to the mountains and during summer taking day trips to the shore.
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