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Neck Pain Hindering Your Daily Life? Find Relief with Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Those Pains in Your Neck!

Neck pain can cause debilitating and extremely uncomfortable sensations, especially if the pain stretches from your neck down to your shoulders.

According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), approximately one-third of the population will experience neck pain in any given year. It can get worse if left untreated, and in severe cases, surgery may even be needed.

Your neck is an integral area of everyday movement, and sharp pains can prevent you from functioning properly in your day-to-day life.

Whether your neck pain presents difficulty when trying to sit up straight in your chair at work or tilting your head down to tie your shoes, physical therapy can help get you back to a normal, pain-free function.

Fortunately, many people are able to find relief from their neck pain every year through the help of physical therapy.
Our Arlington, VA physical therapy practice is dedicated to providing you with the relief you need.

How can physical therapy relieve my neck pain?

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Physical therapy is one of the best methods for treating neck pain. At MMA & Sports Rehab, our physical therapists will conduct an initial physical evaluation to analyze the range of motion in your neck, as well as any limitations you have due to your pain.

They will then create a diagnosis that will determine the make-up of your treatment plan. You will work together to understand the goals and expectations of each step in your individualized treatment plan, with the main focus being overcoming neck pain and recovering as quickly as possible.

Treatments for your neck pain will most likely include manual or “hands-on” therapy, which consists of special techniques designed to reduce the stiffness of your neck and improve its range of motion.

Our Arlington, VA physical therapists will also provide you with targeted exercises that will strengthen, build, and improve the muscles and tissues in your neck.

We will focus on improving your posture to aid in the recovery of your neck muscles, as well as avoiding re-injury in the future. Additional treatment services may include ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation, as our physical therapist deems fit.

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?

When someone experiences neck pain, it typically runs from the base of their skull to the top of their shoulder blades, finally settling in the back of the neck. There are a number of reasons why neck pain may occur.

The pain can vary in severity, from a constant dull ache to sharp and stabbing pains. Neck pain can sometimes include additional symptoms, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of sleep due to pain and discomfort.
  • Numbness or tingling into the upper extremities.
  • Headaches.
  • Arm weakness.
  • Inability to fully stand up or sit up straight.
  • Stiffness and muscle tightness in the upper body.
  • Discomfort and pain when remaining in the same position for too long.

What’s causing my neck pain?

Neck pain is most commonly caused by an injury to the tissues or bone structures in the neck; however, certain degenerative conditions can also lead to neck pain.

Some common conditions that give you a pain in your neck include:

Illnesses

Certain diseases and ailments can result in neck pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, or cancer.

Nerve compression

If you have a herniated disc in your neck, or narrowing of the foramen (space where the nerves exit the spine), the nerves that branch out from your spinal cord can become compressed. In some cases, nerve pain can even extend from the neck all the way down to the hands and fingers — a condition known as “radiculopathy.”

Joint degeneration

Much like any other joint in your body, the neck joints can erode with age, causing pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis can also reduce the cartilage between the vertebrae in the neck, also resulting in neck pain.

Injuries

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that results in neck pain, typically sustained by an automobile or high-impact sports collision. This is known as a “strain” injury, causing the head to whip rapidly back-and-forth, thus affecting the soft tissues in the back of the neck.

Muscle strains

The muscles in your neck can become strained by overuse. Even something as simple as sitting at your desk all day with your neck craned toward the computer screen can lead to a strain in your neck muscles.

Check Out What Our Patients Have To Say About Their Experience

I was diagnosed with a herniated disc between C3 & C4. Been struggling with the pain day in and day out. My medical condition was not serious enough for surgery but aggravating enough to trigger pain while doing even the most normal things such as laundry, walking, lifting groceries to standing for a long period of time. I was never the pill popping type but found myself taking anti-inflammatories daily just to keep the pain at bay. I decided to try physical therapy for the FIRST time with MMA & Sports Rehab. The intervention of MMA & Sports Rehab has made my herniated disc much more manageable, made my headache disappear completely and is now 70% better than I was before. Currently NOT taking any pain pills and now able to work a 11 hour shift without pain.
– Kavon

Over the past 10 weeks, Dr. Ujjwal and team have helped me stabilize and strengthen my neck/shoulders, giving me back much of my mobility and easing a ton of my chronic pain. thanks!

– Mark W.

Needless to say, Dr. Ujjwal Shakya has helped me tremendously, in just as little as 3 sessions. I appreciate that he takes the time to explain what is causing the issue and provides me with the tools I need to combat my pain.

– Pamela A.

Get started on relieving those pains in your neck today

Don’t let your daily discomfort be a pain in the neck any longer.

Contact our office to speak with one of our licensed Arlington, VA physical therapists today, and schedule your initial consultation!

We will help you get started on the road toward long-lasting pain relief.

Your Next Steps…

  1. Request An Appointment

  2. Receive A Custom Treatment Plan

  3. Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery

  4. Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!

Uncover the Root Cause of Your Pain, Get Started Today!