Treatment for neck pain

Your neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. The bones, ligaments, and muscles in your neck work together to support your head and allow it to move. The neck is particularly vulnerable to injury, especially in falls, car accidents, or situations where the muscles and ligaments are forced to move outside their normal range.

There are many things that can cause neck pain. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck pain or stiffness. Poor posture, slumping or slouching while sitting, injury from exercise, are all factors which can contribute to neck pain.

Many people experience occasional neck pain or stiffness. Most of the time it isn’t serious and can be managed at home and improved within a few days. Some cases are more severe and require a doctor’s care.

Physical therapy can be an important part of your treatment plan for neck pain, helping to optimize the healing process and strengthen tissues. Physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts that can help you improve your neck strength and mobility. Your treatment with a physical therapist will begin with an evaluation, which may include diagnostic imaging, so your therapist can get a good picture of what is going on and how to best manage your condition. Your therapist will then create a personalized treatment plan for you. Treatment can include manual therapy and manipulation, massage therapy, ultrasound technology, and electrical stimulation. Your treatment may also include making lifestyle changes, like adjusting your desk or chair or changing your routine to prevent further injury.

If you are experiencing pain in your neck, contact our friendly team at Reddy Care Physical and Occupational therapy. Our team has considerable experience assessing and treating neck pain. Call us today to schedule a consultation!

Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale (Farmingdale Physical Therapy): 516-420-2900
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030

sources

https://www.healthline.com/symptom/neck-pain#causes

https://www.reddycare.net/services/neck-pain

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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