Looking for neck pain treatment in Lansdale? Why not consider physical therapy first? It has been proven to reduce pain without the use of medication. The information below will help you learn about treatment options and avoid unnecessary and expensive healthcare interventions.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can have many sources. For example, if you attempt to lift something that is too heavy, you can strain the muscles in your neck. Sometimes, you can wake up and have neck pain from sleeping in a bad position all night. If you have pain that comes on gradually, one of the most likely causes is bad posture. Your posture can place a strain on the muscles and ligaments of the neck, and cause pain over time. With everyone sitting at their computers or looking down at their phones, neck pain has become more common than ever. But how do you know what is causing your pain? It is important to find a neck treatment specialist that can examine the possible causes and give you a plan for how to fix it.
Don’t Insist on testing Right Away
Neck pain can range from mildly annoying to severe and disabling. Patients that experience pain will understandably want to know what’s causing it. But medical testing might not always reveal the answer. X-rays will show a picture of the bones of the spine. They show if there is arthritis present, and can reveal whether the spacing between the bones is normal. They do not reveal any details about muscles, ligaments or soft tissue. An MRI will give those details, but MRIs often show “false positives”. This means that while the pictures of your neck may reveal something that doesn’t look right, in many cases, it is NOT the cause of the pain. Consider the results of this scientific research report:
Imaging findings of spine degeneration are present in high proportions of asymptomatic individuals, increasing with age. Many imaging-based degenerative features are likely part of normal aging and unassociated with pain. These imaging findings must be interpreted in the context of the patient’s clinical condition.
Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4464797/
This clinical research study is one of many research papers concluding an MRI shows a lot of age-related changes in the spine that are not likely to be the cause of your back pain.
See One of Our Experts for Neck Pain Treatment in Lansdale
If you are experiencing neck pain, it is likely nothing serious. Conservative, natural care is what you should try first. The advantages of seeing one of our physical therapy experts are as follows:
- No waiting – In most cases, you can see us right away.
- No side effects – In most cases, the treatment we provide has little to no side effects and can make you feel much better.
- More affordable – an average course of treatment cost much less than tests, injections, or surgery.
- Avoid other more painful procedures – you will be less likely to need additional care, special tests, injections or surgery.
- Seeing one of our physical therapists first means you are less likely to need addictive opioid drugs.
How Our Neck Pain Treatment Specialists will Care for You
Each patient is different so here’s how our specialists will approach your back pain:
- An in-depth initial evaluation where we ask you about your pain, medical history, and current condition.
- A detailed physical exam looking at movement, strength, flexibility, of the spine & nerves.
- A personalized plan of care to meet your goals.
- Patient education – details of what we’ve found during the exam and how we will help you address these limitations.
- Manual Therapy – hands-on techniques for pain relief and to restore mobility.
- Neuromuscular Reeducation to address restrictions, weakness, and range of motion
- A Home Program – we teach you what you can do to optimize healing at home as well.
- Modalities – specific treatments to address your pain if needed.
See One of Our Experienced Neck Pain Treatment Professionals Right Away
Start with Natural, Hands-on Care, from Our Caring Team of Professionals. Physical therapist directed care is an effective treatment approach for back pain. For more information, visit our contact page. We look forward to helping you.
