Neck Pain
Neck Pain
Suffering from Neck Pain? We are operating one of Toronto’s Best Physiotherapy Clinics located Near You – Mississauga , Etobicoke and Clarkson Go.
What is Neck Pain?
Neck pain is discomfort or pain that occurs in the neck, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor posture, muscle strain, injury, or certain medical conditions. Symptoms of neck pain can include stiffness, soreness, and difficulty moving the head or neck. Physiotherapy by a good therapy clinic located near you can be a great solution to dealing with neck pain.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Potential causes of Neck Pain include the following (all of which can be treated through physiotherapy
and rehabilitation):
- Posture: Sitting or standing in an unnatural position for long periods of time can cause strain on the muscles and ligaments in the neck Poor
- Muscle Strain or Sprain : Overuse or injury to the muscles and ligaments in the neck can cause pain and stiffness.
- Whiplash : This is a common injury that occurs when the head is suddenly and forcefully jerked forward and backward, as in a car accident.
- Degenerative Disorders: such as osteoarthritis or spinal stenosis can cause neck pain.
- Disc Herniation: This occurs when the gel-like center of a spinal disc bulges out, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
- Cervical Radiculopathy: This is a condition caused by compression of a nerve root in the neck, leading to pain and other symptoms.
- Pinched Nerve: A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve becomes compressed or irritated, which can cause pain, numbness, or weakness.
Other medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and infections can also cause neck pain.
How can Physiotherapy help?
With some of the best physiotherapists and chiropractors in Toronto, our clinics located at Mississauga and Etobicoke can help you assess your Neck Pain and achieve your mobility goals to alleviate your pain.
Physical therapy can be an effective treatment for Neck Pain, as it can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and prevent further injury. Some ways in which physical therapy can help with neck pain treatment include:
- Assessment - First step towards any treatment approach is getting thorough detailed history, examination and understanding the root cause of the problem. This is the most important step of the whole journey of rehabilitation. Any form of treatment is only effective if the root cause of the problem or the source of the problem is being diagnosed. Our therapist on your first visit will take a thorough
history and examination with bundles of tests before diagnosing your problem. (Please read what to expect on first appointment)
Treatment:
- Stretching and Strengthening Exercises: Physical therapists will design an exercise program to help stretch and strengthen the muscles in the neck, which can help to alleviate pain and improve range of motion.
- Manual Therapy : Techniques such as Myofascial Release therapy Active release therapy, Graston technique ,Mulligan mobilization, and Maitland manipulation can be used to help reduce muscle tension and improve mobility in the neck.
- Posture and body mechanics : A physiotherapist can teach you about proper posture and body mechanics, which can help you to avoid positions and movements that may aggravate your neck pain.
- Dry needling and Acupuncture : Our therapists are trained in Dry Needling and Acupuncture therapy. Physical therapists can use dry needling, Cold-laser and other modalities to reduce pain and muscle spasm. Read More about Acupuncture
Physiotherapy is not just about exercises. It is a multidisciplinary approach that includes education, manual therapy, modalities, and exercises to help the patient reach
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