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Key Ways to Relieve Neck & Back Discomfort

Key Ways to Relieve Neck & Back Discomfort

There are many common causes of both back pain and neck pain. However, both of these can be treated with physical therapy.

Causes of Back Pain:

  • Changes in the spine’s anatomy
  • Lumbar disc herniation
    • occurs when the gel-like interior of the disc leaks outward and irritates the nerve roots. It typically causes a stabbing pain in the back of the legs and back pain.
  • Lumbar degenerative disc disease
    • Wear and tear on the spinal discs can lead to lumbar degenerative disc disease. It causes low-level back pain.
  • Osteoarthritis
    • wear and tear of the facet joints in the spine. Friction can cause a pinched nerve from osteoarthritis.
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
    • when the sacroiliac joint has too much or too little motion, it can cause lower back pain.

Causes of Neck Pain:

  • Muscle strain
    • It can be due to sleeping in awkward positions, whiplash or poor posture.
  • Cervical osteoarthritis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Cervical herniated disc

How Physical Therapy Can Deliver Pain Relief for Your Back and Neck:

Physical therapy is a common treatment for pain relief in the neck and back. The goals and benefits of physical therapy for neck pain and back pain include:

  1. Improving range of motion
    • By engaging in flexibility exercises in the neck and back area, you’ll be able to move easier.
  2. Reducing pain and stiffness
    • Passive treatments by a physical therapist will accelerate healing and lessen pain.
  3. Developing strength
    • With specific physical exercises, you’ll be building up the muscles in the neck and back areas.
  4. Teaching strategies to prevent pain from recurring
    • Learn proper body mechanics to avoid future injury.
  5. Improving the quality of life
    • With physical therapy, you’ll be able to return to your regular routine must faster.

Treatments may include:

Passive Treatments: These treatments help reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness.

  • Electrotherapy
  • Ice packs
  • Massage therapy
  • Heat therapy

Active Treatments: Engaging in active exercises with a physical therapist, will improve strength and flexibility.

  • Exercises
  • Stretches

If you’re experiencing back pain or neck pain, call our Loudoun office today at, 703-450-4300. Get pain relief TODAY with help from our skilled physical therapists.

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