NECK PAIN
Neck Pain Physiotherapy in Milton
Are you in search of neck pain relief? You are not alone! Because your neck plays such a vital role in everyday activity, neck pain can make it difficult to function normally. It is uncomfortable and can be debilitating, especially if it extends from your neck to your shoulders.
Physiotherapy can help you get back to your regular, pain-free function if your neck pain is stopping you from conducting daily tasks comfortably, such as sitting up straight in your chair at work or tilting your head down to tie your shoes.
It is estimated that one-third of the population will experience neck pain at some point yearly. It can worsen if left untreated, and in severe cases, depending on the cause, surgery may even be required.
Neck pain typically runs from the base of a person’s skull to the top of their shoulder blades and settles in the back of the neck.
The pain can vary in severity, from a constant dull ache to sharp and stabbing pains. Additionally, neck pain can sometimes include these symptoms:
- Headaches
- Numbness or tingling into the upper extremities
- Inability to fully stand up or sit up straight
- Discomfort and pain when remaining in the same position for too long
- Difficulty sleeping due to pain and discomfort
- Weakness in your arms or shoulders
- Stiffness and muscle tightness in the upper body
Common Causes Of Chronic Neck Pain
There are many causes of neck pain and can involve injuries to tissues and bone in addition to degenerative conditions within the cervical spine leading to possible stiffness and pain. Likewise, some common conditions that can give you pain in your neck include:
- Tunnel vision
- Light-headedness or heavy-headedness
- Loss of balance
- Feeling faint
Illnesses
Certain diseases and ailments can result in neck pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, cervical spondylosis, and spinal stenosis.
Injuries
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that result in this pain, typically sustained by an automobile or high-impact sports collision. Whiplash is a “strain” injury, causing the head to whip rapidly back and forth, thus affecting the soft tissues in the back of the neck.
Compressed Nerves
The nerves that branch out from your spinal cord can become squeezed if you have a herniated disc in your neck or a constriction of the foramen (the place where the nerves exit the spine). Nerve discomfort can extend from the neck to the arms, hands and fingers.
Degenerative Joint Conditions
Conditions such as osteoarthritis can reduce the cartilage between the vertebrae in the neck. This also results in joint stiffness and pain. Like any other joint in your body, the neck joints can deteriorate with age and progressive wear and tear.
Postural tension and muscle Strains
Even something as simple as sitting at your desk all day with your neck and body toward the computer screen can cause your neck muscles to become strained by overuse.
Physiotherapy Can Help You Find Neck Pain Relief
Physiotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for neck discomfort. Our physiotherapist at Revolve Physiotherapy will perform a comprehensive physical examination to evaluate the range of motion in your neck and any limitations you may be experiencing as a result of your pain. This will aid them in determining which treatments are most appropriate for your particular rehabilitation plan.
Treatment included specific exercises maybe prescribed to help you strengthen, build, and improve the muscles and tissues in your neck. Our therapist may use manual or hands-on therapy, which consists of specific techniques aimed at reducing stiffness and increasing the range of motion in your neck.
Additionally, we will also focus on improving your posture to aid in the recovery of your neck muscles and to avoid future injury.
Neck Pain Physiotherapy in Milton at Revolve. Call us today (905) 864-8181.