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Physiotherapy for Neck Pain
Neck pain is pain which occurs from around the tops of the shoulders and base of the head. Neck pain can occur due to a traumatic acute accident or from a repetitive overuse injury. These injuries will present differently as neck pain and will require different treatment. Some of the main causes of neck pain are:
- Whiplash injuries
- Arthritis
- Muscle spasm
- Protruding disc
Some of these injuries can be due to a traumatic accident such as whiplash and disc problems, whereas arthritis and muscle spasm can be due to a repetitive over use injury which is initiated by poor posture. Physiotherapeutic interventions can help to decrease neck pain. Some of the treatments which can be provided are:
- Massage
- Manual therapy
- Heat and cold therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Exercise
- Postural advice
Neck pain can be debilitating to the individual, effecting every movement. These techniques can help to alleviate neck pain, improve function and help to prevent further deterioration. Some of the techniques can be taken away and used as self management strategies.
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