Month: March 2024
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most common problems that people suffer from. It can either be caused by a traumatic injury (whiplash associated disorder-WAD) or non-traumatic onset such as in office workers [1].
Fortunately, La Clinica offers a secure and efficient remedy for neck discomfort through physical therapy, diminishing the necessity for surgical intervention. Here are some benefits of physical therapy for chronic neck pain:
1. Reduces Pain and Stiffness
Neck pain is caused by many things, including muscle strain or whiplash, and conditions such as spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease. Physiotherapy reduces discomfort by improving the movement of the vertebrae in the neck, increasing strength, and improving the flexibility of muscles that support the neck and spine.
The therapist will instruct you to perform exercises and stretches that improve neck movement. If an exercise is uncomfortable or increases your neck pain, stop doing it and ask the therapist for a different exercise.
In addition to physical therapy, the therapist may also recommend heat or cold, massage, or electrical stimulation using a TENS device that sends low-voltage pulses to the neck tissues to reduce pain and stiffness. These devices interrupt nerve signals to the brain that are responsible for generating pain.
2. Improves Posture
Neck pain is often caused by poor posture, and a physical therapist can teach …
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