How Can Physiotherapy Help in Neck Pain?

How Can Physiotherapy Help in Neck Pain?

How Can Physiotherapy Help in Neck Pain?

A vast majority of today’s world population suffers from Neck Pain.

The major reason for this is usually poor posture.

It is more than probable that you are currently reading this article sitting on a chair in front of your computer or lying in your bed with a tablet in your hands.

As unlikely as it seems, poor or incorrect posture is one of the biggest culprits of causing neck pain.

By: Wyndham Physio

How Can Physiotherapy Help in Neck Pain?

The good news is that as common it is to see someone suffering from neck pain, it is also as easy to get relief from the pain through Physiotherapy and Neck Pain Exercises.

Before we move ahead to talk about neck pain exercises, let us first understand what are the goals of Physiotherapy.  Goals of Physical Therapy : 1) Educating patients with strengthening and stretching, for tissue healing and managing pain.

2) Educating patients to preserve the spine and maintaining proper posture.

3) Accelerating the healing stages.

4) Preventing occurrence in future.

5) Managing exacerbations. If you follow any activity improperly, you may suffer from flare ups, though with physiotherapy knowledge you can eliminate these symptoms quickly.  Physiotherapy has proven to be one of the most effective types of therapy being used currently in tandem with medication or surgery (in case of severe conditions or accidents).  Exercise is one of the base pillars of physiotherapy and has proven to be the most effective treatment for most cases where patients have been suffering from pain.

By: Wyndham Physio

How Can Physiotherapy Help in Neck Pain?

 Neck Pain & Physiotherapy :  You will start feeling ease in around 2 weeks and get recovered from neck pain in 4-6 weeks.  However, it’s suggested to keep exercising to avoid future occurrence.

 Neck Pain Exercises : 1. Neck Stretching:  Keep your body straight; push your chin gently forward, so that your throat can be stretched. Slightly tense muscles of your neck, maintain this position for 5 sec. Now get your head to center and slightly push backwards, make sure to keep your chin up. Hold this position for 5 seconds. It should be repeated 5 times.

2. Neck Tilt:  Tilt head down so that it can rest your chin on your chest. Gently tense the muscles of your neck, maintain this position for 5 sec. Get back to your normal position. It should be repeated at least 5 times.  If you have found this article useful, don’t forget to visit Wyndham Physio’s website and like us on Facebook. You can also call us to book an appointment with us.

By: Wyndham Physio

How Can Physiotherapy Help in Neck Pain?

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By: Wyndham Physio