{"id":723,"date":"2013-03-10T16:44:49","date_gmt":"2013-03-10T16:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/health.drprem.com\/?p=723"},"modified":"2020-02-18T15:04:20","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T09:34:20","slug":"physiotherapy-for-neck-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/physiotherapy-for-neck-pain","title":{"rendered":"Physiotherapy for neck pain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are suffering from neck pain it is important to get yourself evaluated from your doctor and carry out the advised investigations. The neck pain can be due a muscle stretch or spasm or an abnormal posture. Sometimes persistent neck pain can also be due to a cervical disease.<\/p>\n

Cervical disease usually includes the affection of the cervical or neck bones or an abnormality in the cushion or disc between the neck bones. This is commonly termed as cervical spondylosis. In such cases, along with medical treatment, the doctor usually recommends seeing a physical therapist.<\/p>\n

When visiting the physical therapist, it is important to carry all the medical papers, investigation reports and prescriptions. The therapist will also conduct an examination to know the extent of your problem. Based on your clinical condition, your reports and the treating doctor\u2019s suggestions, the physical therapist will plan a treatment regimen for you.<\/p>\n

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Physical therapy may include few sessions of treatment depending on the severity of your condition. You can help the therapists by giving a detailed history of your symptoms. They would like to know the location, extent and severity of your pain, the triggering factors, any radiating pain in surrounding areas like shoulders, arms, jaw, etc. Let them know about any numbness, tingling or changes in sensation.<\/p>

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Physical therapy involves the use of mechanical system to correct the abnormality of the cervical spine or neck bones, uses physical agents like heat, ice, pressure, etc and further exercises to strengthen the muscles and tissues.<\/p>\n

Some of the treatment options that may be prescribed for cervical spondylosis or neck pain are:<\/p>\n

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