How To Get Relief From Neck Pain With Physical Therapy

1. How To Get Relief From Neck Pain With Physical Therapy? Neck pain is a very common symptom that can be treated non-surgical. Neck muscles can get strained with poor posture while sitting at a desk, standing, or doing any other activity. Osteoarthritis is one of the significant causes of neck pain. Symptoms Of Neck Pain The signs and symptoms of neck pain may include the following: •Feeling of pain that can be worsened by holding the hand in one place for an extended period. •Spasms and tightness of muscles. •Decrease in the ability to move your head. •Headache Physical Therapy Methods For Neck Pain Relief There are usually two types of physical therapy methods for the treatment of chronic neck pain: •Passive Physical Therapy - Passive physical therapy treatment refers to the treatments applied without any effort from the patient. The main aim behind passive physical therapy is to provide you relief from pain and swelling. There are different methods of passive physical therapy treatment, such as ice therapy, heat therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, and many others. •Active Physical Therapy - Active physical therapy usually leads to the patient's involvement in moving their body through various stretches or exercises. It leads to the improvement of strength and flexibility of the neck, which helps reduce the pain in the muscles around the neck, and thus you can maintain good posture.

2. Types of Passive Physical Therapy Some types of passive physical therapy involve the following: •Ice Or Hot Therapy - Ice or hot therapy can be applied to reduce the pain and swelling in the body. Heat therapy leads to increasing the flow of blood and loosening stiff muscles. There are some cases where heat and cold therapy may be alternated depending upon the injury of the patient or their preferences. •Massage Therapy: Massage therapy may help loosen and relax the muscles, which helps reduce pain and stiffness. While providing treatment for neck pain, it is essential to massage the back and the surrounding areas of the body, including the back and the shoulder. •Electrotherapy - This therapy uses a device for sending mild electric current using wires to the injured or painful areas. There are various types of electrotherapy for different purposes, which involves altering the signals of pain, stimulating the contraction of muscles, promoting healing of the tissues, and sending medicine to provide you relief through the skin. Types Of Active Physical Therapy Some of the most common active physical therapy for reducing neck pain involves the following: •Neck Stretches And Exercises - Some stretches and exercises may be prescribed to train the muscles attached directly to the cervical spine. Chin tuck is a common neck exercise involving looking forward and gently pulling the chin straight back. •Core And Back Strengthening - Your back and core muscles around the neck also benefit from the strengthening exercise to improve the neck's

3. strength and flexibility. In addition, these muscles also provide support to the spine to improve posture. •Aquatic Exercise - Some exercises are performed in a pool. The buoyancy of the water can take the pressure out of the spinal cord and allow the muscles to keep working. But aerobic exercises are usually not recommended in the case of severe neck pain. Self-Care For Neck Pain If the neck pain is not chronic and the reason for the neck pain is not trauma, then there are various ways to treat neck pain with self-care. Some of the help care techniques are as follows: •Short Period Of Rest - Some various activities and movements may worsen the pain. These activities should be avoided for a few days to make sure that the condition doesn't worsen. •Ice or Heat Therapy - The application of heat or ice therapy can help reduce pain and swelling in the area. It can assist in providing relaxation to the muscles and increase the blood flow in the area. The ice and therapies should be applied for about 10 to 15 minutes at a stretch and then allow a gap of at least 2 hours before reapplying. •Gentle Stretches - Some neck pain or muscle tightness gets alleviated with a soft range of motion stretches. If you experience pain with a gentle range of motion, you should stop doing such stretches immediately. Conclusion Neck pain can cause pain and swelling in the neck muscles and create shoulder irritation. Poor posture can also be a reason for neck pain. A certified physical therapist can be beneficial in treating neck pain. The therapist would design specialized treatment plans depending upon the cause of the treatment.