Neck Pain
Neck Pain Relief Specialists in Suwanee
At GoTherex, our physical therapy for neck pain relief aims to relieve the neck of pain and stiffness, strengthen the core and the neck, and help you prevent any future injury from occurring.
Studies have shown physical therapy to be the best option for the treatment of neck pains. It is also our duty at our rehabilitation centers to help our patients recover from neck surgeries.
We have qualified and certified physical therapists at Gainesville to help you find a long and lasting solution to your neck pains and headaches.
Neck Pain Relief
Physical therapy is one of the fastest ways to relieve neck pain because it addresses the problem area specifically and immediately affects the problem. Physical therapy, like that offered by GoTherex, helps you restore your range of motion with decreased or no pain at all, so that you can get back in the game right away.
“Pain in the neck” is a phrase that has come to mean something difficult, painful, and completely bothersome. If you experience neck pain regularly, you know why this phrase is used that way. Neck pain can limit your activities and keep you from enjoying or even doing the things that matter most to you.
Testimonials
Our #1 priority is helping our clients achieve their goals.
Kayla
Matt was a wonderful physical therapist and I’m not just saying that! He’s professional, caring, and informative. He gives you suggestions and helpful exercises to make sure you prevent your accidents and pain from recurring. I would recommend him to anyone!
Mike
Matt has not only trained me, but taught me how to do these exercises properly, be careful with my nutrition and just give me an overall great workout.
Jessica
Matt Reuschle set me up on a workout program in August of 2020 and I have been working with him ever since. I feel the best I ever have. I have been exercising my whole life off and on but Matt’s program has made more of a difference in just a few months. I highly recommend him to my family and friends all the time.
Neck Pain Causes
Neck pain can be acute pain that lasts less than four weeks, subacute pain that lasts 4-12 weeks, and chronic pain that lasts three months or more. There is no exhaustive list of things that could be responsible for neck pains, but here are some of them:
- Poor posture
- Poor sleeping position
- Overuse
- Trauma
- Cervical degenerative disk disease
- Cervical herniated disc
- Cervical osteoarthritis
Poor Posture
Sitting long hours slouched or hunched in front of the television or computer puts pressure on the neck and back. When this is done over a long period without changing position or stretching, it can lead to neck pains.
Grade I Poor Sleeping Position
When you sleep, and your posture is not correctly aligned, or you twist your neck in the process, you will wake up with pains and stiffness in your neck.
Overuse
You probably are wondering if it is possible to overuse your neck and how it happens. When your neck is turned in some directions repeatedly, like swimming or dancing over an extended period, neck pains can develop. The repetitive motion causes stress to the muscles and ligaments.
Trauma
Trauma occurs when force is dealt directly to the neck or areas that affect the neck. This force causes the neck to move out of position, thereby resulting in injuries that cause neck pains. Accidents fall, and some contact sports are ways in which trauma can occur. Neck injuries that occur with the sudden movement of your neck are called whiplash, and they can be painful when they occur.
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
The discs in between the vertebrae degenerate over time with age. When this happens, it can lead to all sort of conditions that causes pains in the neck and back.
Cervical Herniated Disc
The intervertebral discs have a protective outer layer. When this layer tears partially or entirely, it may lead to the leak of the jelly-like inner layer, which can cause inflammation and pain in your neck.
Cervical Osteoarthritis
Cervical osteoarthritis is a situation where the protective cartilage in the joint wear and tear. The wear and tear make the smooth movement between bones problematic, leading to inflammation which causes pain in the neck. Injury, genetics, weight, and occupation are also some causes of cervical osteoarthritis apart from age.
Neck Pain Relief Q&A
How does physical therapy help with neck pain?
A physical therapist can help you reduce your pain and stiffness as well as increase your range of motion. They can also help you build strength in the neck area to help to prevent future problems from occurring.
Physical therapy for neck pain is often recommended for patients who have chronic or lingering pain, have neck pain caused by an injury (such as whiplash), or are recovering from surgery. It may include a range of treatments, including more passive therapies as well as active treatments.
Passive physical therapy treatments include those types that involve lasers and massage, which are applied to the patient. In contrast, more active treatments will include working with the patient as they progress through movements such as neck pain stretches.
Can Physical Therapy Help Loosen Tight Neck Muscles?
Physical therapy is great for helping to loosen tight neck muscles. GoTherex provides you with one-on-one time with your Physical Therapist, who can teach you neck pain exercises that will help alleviate tight neck muscles now and help prevent you from having them in the future.
Can Physical Therapy Treat Neck Strain?
Physical therapy is highly recommended for treating neck strains. A Physical Therapist will help you address and relieve your neck pain and then teach you how to exercise the muscles correctly to help prevent further problems in the neck and shoulder area.
Does Physical Therapy Help Headaches?
Headaches are often caused by neck and back pain. If you have neck pain and headaches, seeing a physical therapist will help you manage the pain as well as put a stop to the headaches for good by treating their root cause. Building up the correct muscles to properly support the neck will decrease your pain and increase your range of motion.
When Is Neck Pain Serious?
Neck pain is always serious and should never be left unaddressed. However, there are certain neck pain causes for which physical therapy is not the first or best answer. If you have a medical condition causing your pain, such as an infection or tumor, or if you are experiencing spinal degeneration, you will need to see your medical doctor to be treated.