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Neck
pain can be the most debilitating of
pain.
Cervical problems can send pain
from the neck to the shoulders and arms.
It can radiate pain down the back
and cause headaches.
Cervical problems can lead to
lost work and social time.
The increased time we spend on
computers, at our desks, or in our cars
has produced an increase in the amount
of cervical problems.
Physical
therapy treatment of cervical problems
must be precise and detailed.
Our Physical Therapists must
evaluate posture, strength and mobility
at not only the cervical spine but also
the upper extremities, shoulder girdles,
and thoracic spine.
Your involvement in doing as many
things possible to create an optimal
healing environment is essential.
Your education on self care and
pain behavior is key to success.
To
help control acute pain, your initial
treatment may involve passive modalities
such as heat, ultrasound and electrical
stimulation.
Correction and elimination of the
problem will involve pain relieving
exercises, manual therapy, and
instruction on proper posture/body
mechanics.
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