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Neck Pain 101
REDUCING NECK PAIN & HEADACHES WITH THE MCKENZIE METHOD: A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE SELF TREATMENT AUGUST 11, 2020 6:00 PM A free workshop to learn practical take home principles to treat your own neck pain and headaches. Please RSVP by e-mail to: margaret@shorelineptnc.com Speaker: Doug Miller PT, MSPT, Cert. MDT NECK PAIN SEMINAR This Seminar Will Be Held At Our Clinic!
In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first and most common is known as cervical derangement. The second is cervical arthritis and occurs in an older population. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical derangement can cause pain in the neck as well as into the shoulder or down the arm. In some cases it can even cause numbness or weakness in one of the arms. The good news is that proper assessment can identify a derangement and treatment can begin immediately. The majority of derangements can improve with the guidance of a physical therapist. Specific movements, home exercises and manual therapy are effective at eliminating the pain and restoring normal range of motion. Patients then have the tools to maintain good neck mobility and posture to prevent a recurrence of the pain. 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.
Try this movement if you are experiencing pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Relieves Neck Pain
Addressing the Core Problem
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While improving motion and posture are important, another piece to the neck pain puzzle is strength training. Small muscles in the neck function to maintain proper neck alignment while lifting and moving the neck abruptly. These muscles can be trained to improve their endurance and strength to reduce pain with activity. Once these neck stabilizing muscles improve, progressive resistance exercise for the upper back and shoulders will further improve everyday function. This can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing 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.
CHIN TUCK SUPINE
Lie with roll under neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed. Helps decrease neck pain
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