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Key Ways to Relieve Neck & Back Discomfort

Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Back and Neck Pain, Neck Pain

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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