Neck Pain: Strategies for Relief and Recovery
What Is Neck Pain or What Causes It?
Neck pain is a common issue that can stem from various causes such as muscle strain, poor posture, prolonged desk work, or underlying spinal conditions. It’s important to understand the specific cause to effectively address the pain.
Symptoms of Neck Pain You May Be Experiencing
Common symptoms include stiffness, discomfort while moving the head, persistent ache in the neck area, and sometimes pain radiating to the shoulders or arms.
Treatment Options for Neck Pain
At Indergaard Physiotherapy, we offer a range of treatments tailored to the cause of your neck pain. This may include manual therapy, posture correction, ergonomic advice, specific exercises, and techniques like dry needling or Laser Therapy for more effective results.
Preventive Measures and Lifestyle Changes for Neck Health
Preventing neck pain involves regular neck and shoulder exercises, maintaining good posture, especially during desk work, and taking regular breaks to move and stretch.
When to Seek Professional Advice for Neck Pain
Persistent or worsening neck pain, especially if it limits your movement or spreads to other areas, calls for professional assessment. At Indergaard Physiotherapy, we’re equipped to diagnose and treat various causes of neck pain, helping you achieve lasting relief.
Neck pain can arise from muscle strains, postural issues, or spinal problems. Identifying the type is crucial for targeted treatment.
Symptoms include stiffness, discomfort in movement, and aches in the neck, sometimes extending to shoulders or arms.
Treatments include manual therapy, exercises, posture improvement, and specific therapies like dry needling or Laser Therapy.
Regular exercises, good posture, ergonomic adjustments, and frequent movement breaks are key for neck health.
If you’re experiencing ongoing or severe neck pain, it’s important to seek professional advice for a comprehensive treatment plan.
What to expect in your consult?
When you attend for your initial consultation here at Indergaard Physiotherapy, you will be taken through our thorough assessment process, where we will find the root cause of your pain. Your therapist, in partnership with yourself, will form a plan for how we aim to get you pain free and back to full function as soon as possible.
This can include hands on therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Laser Therapy, movement re-education and rehabilitation, as well as exercises. Our goal is to give you the best possible care to enable you to move better and feel great as soon as possible.