Neck Pain
Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Those Pains in Your Neck!
When someone experiences neck pain, it typically runs from the base of their skull to the top of their shoulder blades, finally settling in the back of the neck. There are a number of reasons why neck pain may occur. The pain can vary in severity, from a constant dull ache to sharp and stabbing pains. Neck pain can sometimes include additional symptoms, including but not limited to:
- Loss of sleep due to pain and discomfort.
- Numbness or tingling into the upper extremities.
- Headaches.
- Arm weakness.
- Inability to fully stand up or sit up straight.
- Stiffness and muscle tightness in the upper body.
- Discomfort and pain when remaining in the same position for too long.
What’s Causing My Neck Pain?
Neck pain is most commonly caused by an injury to the tissues or bone structures in the neck; however, certain degenerative conditions can also lead to neck pain.
Some common conditions that give you a pain in your neck include:
01
Illnesses
Certain diseases and ailments can result in neck pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, or cancer.
02
Nerve Compression
If you have a herniated disc in your neck, or narrowing of the foramen (space where the nerves exit the spine), the nerves that branch out from your spinal cord can become compressed. In some cases, nerve pain can even extend from the neck all the way down to the hands and fingers — a condition known as “radiculopathy.”
03
Joint Degeneration
Much like any other joint in your body, the neck joints can erode with age, causing pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis can also reduce the cartilage between the vertebrae in the neck, also resulting in neck pain.
04
Injuries
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that results in neck pain, typically sustained by an automobile or high-impact sports collision. This is known as a “strain” injury, causing the head to whip rapidly back-and-forth, thus affecting the soft tissues in the back of the neck.
05
Muscle Strains
The muscles in your neck can become strained by overuse. Even something as simple as sitting at your desk all day with your neck craned toward the computer screen can lead to a strain in your neck muscles.
How Will Physical Therapy Help My Neck Pain?
hysical therapy is a natural, easy, and comfortable way to find relief for neck pain, without the need for harmful drugs or invasive surgery. I have treated a number of conditions resulting in shoulder pain, with patients finding improvement and relief after just a few short sessions – and sometimes less!
Once we identify the root cause of your neck pain, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan designed to reduce discomfort and restore mobility. Gentle manual therapy helps improve joint movement in the neck, relieve muscle tension, and promote healthy circulation. Targeted therapeutic exercises work to rebuild strength, improve posture, and support proper muscle activation in the neck and upper back.
Finally, you’ll learn practical techniques and movement strategies to maintain your progress, reduce strain, and prevent future episodes of neck pain.
ORLANDO WALTERS
Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
(954) 648-3977
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