PhysioCare Rehab: Relieving Neck Pain

PhysioCare Rehab: Relieving Neck Pain

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Life Is Good Without Neck Pain

Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn your head is overwhelmingly stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, and since the neck is so sensitive to injury, it is important to be as careful as possible in finding treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredible to realize how common neck pain is — especially among American adults! More than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, and it is even possible for chronicheadaches likemigrainestodevelopasaresultofregularneckpain. There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. Here is a quick breakdown of what could be going on to cause your neck pain: If your pain is developing gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injurythatcomestomind,then itmaybearesultofdegenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physical therapy can help alleviate the pain from degenerative disc disease by helping restore blood circulation and

improverangeofmotion intheneck.Thistherapy isapproached inacareful and deliberate way so as to not cause further pain in the neck region. Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury, such as due to athleticism or even as a result of a car accident or a slip and fall accident. Whenthishappens,yourpaincouldbearesultofamusclestrainorsprain. When this is the case, then using traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physical therapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate the pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain. In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to become narrow, often causing bones to strike one another, resulting in pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanicalneckpaincanspread,causingthepaintobecomemoresevere and covering a wider range of the neck. Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the neck, causing you to feel more pain throughout the day. Physical therapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, often offering immediate relief from pain and discomfort. These are just some of the frequent causes of neck pain. It is important that you never assume that your neck pain is being caused by one or another of these issues, and that you instead always work with a licensed and experienced physical therapist to determine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort.

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Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues?

There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly.

and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! If you are suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!

It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions

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EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS GOOD STRETCH IF YOU SIT AT A COMPUTER ALL DAY LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward into the armpit. Use your opposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch..

Hemp-derived CBD (cannabidoil) is quickly becoming a popular natural therapeutic alternative

to the medicine-saturated solutions that are currently

available in today’s pain relief market. CBD is and incredible, health-promoting compound. Unlike THC, the psychoactive compound found in hemp, CBD is completely legal and provides extraordinary health benefits. Hemp-derived therapeutic topical creams, ointments and rubs are ideal for athletes who want to enhance performance and recovery, individuals in search of pain relief, and anyone looking to improve the overall health of the body, mind, and curb the effects of aging. There’s still so much to learn about this naturally occurring element, however, one thing for sure is that it’s qualities and pain-relieving attributes are well-documented and seem to be relatively safe. Stay-tuned to see how CBD is gradually making its way into the rehabilitation industry as an effective treatment for pain, muscle tightness, neuromuscular disorders and much more!

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