Neck Pain
Are You Finding It Challenging To Sleep, Lift Weights, Reach Overhead, Check Your Blind Spot While Driving, Or Complete Your Daily Tasks Due To Neck Pain And Headaches?
If this sounds familiar, you may have anticipated the discomfort to ease after a few days or weeks, but it persists.
- You've tried various home remedies like heating pads, ice, and TENS devices, but they provided no relief, correct?
- Even after receiving massages, the discomfort returned shortly after.
- You sought professional help, perhaps receiving injections or prescribed medication, but the effects were short-lived.
- Physical therapy was attempted, but it proved ineffective.
- You've concluded that you can manage as long as you avoid activities that worsen the situation, right?
We're Here To Assist You In Finding Long-Lasting Solutions.
We commonly address neck disorders including:
- Headache
- Joint Stiffness
- Muscle Strains and Tension
- Degenerative Disc Disease & Injuries
Here are some typical causes:
1. Impaired Mechanics: Weakness and muscle imbalances lead to restricted motion, while joint stiffness and muscle inflexibility affect posture.
2. Sudden strain or impact on the tissue results in injury.
3. Chronic compensatory mechanisms may involve avoiding certain muscle groups and overusing others due to past injuries or fear of future ones.
At PT 617 Physical Therapy & Performance LLC, We Take The Following Approach:
- Focus on correct neck and midback posture.
- Alleviate tension in upper neck muscles.
- Improve flexibility of chest and neck muscles.
- Utilize manipulation, manual joint mobilization, and manual traction to enhance joint mobility.
- Strengthen muscles responsible for neck and shoulder blade flexion.
- Employ techniques like massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and cupping to enhance tissue mobility.
- Incorporate specific nerve exercises to reduce sensitivity (numbness, tingling, and arm pain).
- Develop functional and plyometric exercises (such as throwing, catching, pushing, pulling, and pressing).
Important Points To Remember:
- Tissues have the ability to recover, but sometimes need assistance to progress from the inflammatory stage to full recovery.
- MRI and x-ray results may not always accurately reflect the source of pain. Imaging can show tissue damage even when there's no pain, and pain can exist without significant findings on imaging due to heightened nervous tissue sensitivity.
- Post-exercise soreness isn't always cause for concern. True strength gains often involve some micro damage. The tissue rebuilds stronger and thicker, and soreness can be a gauge of readiness for increased load.
- With proper guidance, mechanics, and gradual tissue loading, it's usually possible to return to previous or desired activities.