PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR NECK PAIN
Along with low back pain, neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal diagnoses in the United States, with about 70% of the population experiencing at least one episode of neck pain and 15% experiencing chronic pain. Whether it be from poor posture at work, intense physical activity, or the infamous “texting neck,” it can make it difficult to complete daily tasks. Neck pain can generally be grouped into one of three categories: mechanical neck pain, radiculopathy, and whiplash.
COMMON CAUSES & SYMPTOMS OF NECK PAIN
Neck pain comes in many forms. Whether acute or chronic, traumatic or degenerative, the following symptoms respond well to physical therapy treatments:
General neck pain
Arm pain and/or hand numbness and weakness with an apparent cervical origin
Pain in the shoulder or shoulder blade (Diffuse Scapular Pain)
Cervical or crania cervical pain with headache, jaw, or facial pain
HOW WE TREAT NECK PAIN
Our physical therapists don’t just treat your symptoms. We get to the root cause of your condition and provide lasting care. Your treatment plan will depend on your specific case, but the majority of what you will experience will include some or all of the following:
Therapeutic Exercise
Functional Training
Patient Education
Joint Manipulation and Mobilization
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Dry Needling
Trigger Point Therapy