physical therapy and other options for neck pain

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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain

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http://www.kennewickpt.com/



Sometimes simple home interventions are

enough to treat cervical disc disease.

Cervical disc disease is defined as abnormality

in one or more discs that lie between the vertebrae cause neck

pain.





A physical therapist can help you by showing you

• how to stretch and strengthen your neck and vertebrae

• how to improve your posture

• how prevent neck pain from recurring





You may also consider going to see a chiropractor.

In the majority of people certain exercises and

manipulations used by these health care providers can help

relieve discomfort and restore movement.





When you visit a physical therapist, you’ll first have a complete

evaluation examining your neck and assessing how well you can

move your neck.





You may be asked about symptoms like:

• pain in the neck or between the shoulder blades

• pain that radiates down the arm to the hand or fingers

• numbness or tingling in the shoulder or arm





STRETCH, STRENGTHEN, AND

STRAIGHTEN UP

Your physical therapist or chiropractor can use several

types of exercises and manipulations to

relieve stiffness, strengthen the area, and restore normal

function to the neck.





Some treatments that may be used prior to exercise are:

• cold or heat application

• deep tissue massage• electrical stimulation• and ultrasound





During physical therapy, you will

practice a range of exercises to stretch and strengthen the

muscles that support your neck.





You’ll also learn how to improve your posture and range of motion.

The physical therapist might have you stand in front of a mirror

while exercising so that you can see your mistakes and correct

them.



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