- Neck & Back
- Chronic Pain
- Compression Fractures
- Concussions
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Headaches & Migraines
- Herniated or Bulging Disc
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Mid Back Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Poor Posture & Forward Head Syndrome
- Post-Surgery Rehab
- Radiating Pain
- Sciatica & Radiating Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Arthritis & Spinal Stenosis
- Sprain / Strain
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
- Whiplash
- McKenzie Method
Neck Pain
There are many different reasons for neck pain. The neck requires good
alignment, proper movement, strength and stability to work correctly.
The neck or cervical spine has to bear the weight of the head, which is
around 10-12lbs (the weight of a bowling ball). With injury or prolonged
poor posture (for example sitting at a computer), change in alignment,
weakness and instability start to occur. This irritates the structures
of the neck and can even impinge on the nerves exiting the neck, or the
central canal protecting the spinal cord.
How physical therapy helps
Our physical therapists perform a thorough evaluation of your neck to
determine your range of motion, strength, posture and alignment.
Sometimes, where the pain is occurring, is not the source of the
problem. Often a limitation in movement above or below the painful area
is causing excessive pressure or poor function of the painful area. With
gentle hands on therapy, special exercises and modalities such as
ultrasound or electrical stimulation, we can relieve your pain, restore
motion and get you back to activities quickly without neck pain.
