Neck and Headache Pain
Are You Struggling with Neck Pain and Headaches, Making Everyday Tasks Challenging?
Does this sound familiar?
You anticipated the discomfort to fade away within days or weeks, but it persists.
You’ve tried various at-home remedies like heating pads, ice, and TENS devices, but to no avail.
Did massages offer temporary relief, only for the discomfort to return shortly after?
You sought medical help, received injections, or took prescribed medication, but the relief was short-lived.
Previous attempts at physical therapy didn’t yield the desired results.
You’ve adapted by avoiding activities that worsen the pain, but it’s impacting your daily life, right?
We’re Here To Help You Find Lasting Solutions.
Common Neck Disorders We Address:
- Headaches
- Joint Stiffness
- Muscle Strains and Tension
- Degenerative Disc Disease & Injuries
Typical Causes:
- Impaired Mechanics: Weakness and muscle imbalance lead to reduced range of motion, while stiffness and inflexibility compromise posture.
- Sudden load or impact on the tissue causes injury.
- Chronic compensatory mechanisms involve avoiding certain activities and overusing other tissues due to past injuries or fear of future ones.
Physiophyx Physical Therapy 's Approach to Neck and Headache Pain:
- Proper neck and thoracic (midback) posture
- Reduce tension in upper neck muscles
- Increase flexibility of chest and neck muscles
- Improve joint mobility through manipulation, manual joint mobilization, and traction
- Strengthen neck and shoulder blade muscles effectively
- Enhance tissue mobility through massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and cupping
- Specific nerve exercises to reduce sensitivity
- Develop functional and plyometric exercises
Important Considerations:
Tissues Recover: The body can heal itself, but sometimes needs assistance to progress from the inflammatory stage to recovery.
MRI and x-ray results may not correlate with pain, indicating tissue damage without symptoms or vice versa.
Post-exercise soreness isn’t alarming but indicates tissue adaptation and strengthening.
Returning to previous activities is achievable with proper guidance, mechanics, and progressive loading.
Ready to Address Your Neck Pain and Headaches?
Speak with Sharmaine Longsworth, DPT, at Physiophyx Physical Therapy in Saginaw, Texas, to explore effective solutions and reclaim your comfort and mobility.
Start Your Journey to Relief Today!