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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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.
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for 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
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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.
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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.
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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.
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
Some treatments that may be used prior to exercise are:
• cold or heat application
• deep tissue massage• electrical stimulation• and ultrasound
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
During physical therapy, you will
practice a range of exercises to stretch and strengthen the
muscles that support your neck.
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Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain
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.