Is Neck Pain Causing You Discomfort? Physical Therapy Can Offer Relief
Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve That Pain in Your Neck!
According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), approximately one-third of the population will experience neck pain in any given year. It can get worse if left untreated, and in severe cases, surgery may even be needed.
Your neck is an integral area of everyday movement, and sharp pains can prevent you from functioning properly in your day-to-day life. Neck pain also causes debilitating and extremely uncomfortable sensations, especially if the pain stretches from your neck down to your shoulders.
Fortunately, many people are able to find relief from their neck pain every year through the help of physical therapy.
Whether your neck pain shows itself as difficulty when trying to sit up straight in your chair at work or tilting your head down to tie your shoes, physical therapy can help get you back to a normal, pain-free function.
Our Lockport, Homer Glen & Orland Park, IL physical therapy practice is dedicated to providing you with the relief you need. Request your appointment to get started on the first steps toward recovery.
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
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.
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:
There are a number of reasons why neck pain may occur. The best way to be 100% sure of why you’re experiencing neck pain is to see a therapist for an appointment.
Causes of 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:
Physical therapy for neck pain
Did you know that physical therapy is one of the best methods for treating neck pain?
At GoodLife Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will conduct an initial physical evaluation to analyze the range of motion in your neck, as well as any limitations you have due to your pain.
Next, they’ll make a diagnosis that will determine the make-up of your treatment plan. Together you will work to understand the goals and expectations of each step in your individualized treatment plan, with the main focus being overcoming neck pain and recovering as quickly as possible. If they need to speak with your doctor about your treatment, they will do that as well.
Treatments for your neck pain will most likely include manual or “hands-on” therapy, which consists of special techniques designed to reduce the stiffness of your neck and improve its range of motion.
Our Lockport, Homer Glen, and Orland Park physical therapists will also provide you with targeted exercises that will strengthen, build, and improve the muscles and tissues in your neck.
We will focus on improving your posture to aid in the recovery of your neck muscles, as well as avoiding re-injury in the future. Additional treatment services may include ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation, as our physical therapist deems fit.
Kick the pain in your neck goodbye
Don’t let your daily discomfort be a pain in the neck any longer.
Call our office at 708-966-4386 to speak with one of our licensed Lockport, Homer Glen and Orland Park physical therapists today and click here to request your initial appointment!
We will help you get started on the road toward long-lasting pain relief.
