Neck / Headache Pain
Are you struggling to sleep, lift weights, reach overhead cabinets, check your blind spot while driving, or complete daily tasks due to neck pain and headaches?
Do You Relate To This?
You anticipated relief within days or weeks, but the discomfort persists.
You’ve attempted various home remedies like heating pads, ice, and TENS devices without success.
Massages provided temporary relief, only for the discomfort to return shortly after.
Medical interventions, including injections or medications, provided short-lived relief.
Past attempts at physical therapy yielded no lasting improvement.
You've resigned yourself to avoiding activities that exacerbate the pain, haven't you?
- We're Here to Offer Lasting Solutions.
- Common Neck Disorders We Address:
- Headaches
- Joint Stiffness
- Muscle Strains and Tension
- Degenerative Disc Disease & Injuries
Typical Causes:
- Impaired Mechanics: Weakness and muscle imbalance limit range of motion, while joint stiffness and muscle inflexibility affect posture.
- Sudden Load or Impact: Injury occurs due to a sudden load or impact on the tissue.
- Chronic Compensation: Some muscle groups are underused while others are overused due to past injuries or fear of future ones.
Alpha Osteopractic's Approach
- Correct neck and thoracic posture.
- Reduce upper neck muscle tension.
- Improve flexibility of chest and neck muscles.
- Utilize manipulation, manual joint mobilization, and traction to enhance joint mobility.
- Strengthen neck and shoulder blade muscles effectively.
- Employ massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and cupping to increase tissue mobility.
- Perform specific nerve exercises to reduce nerve sensitivity.
- Develop functional and plyometric exercises (throwing, catching, pushing, pulling, pressing).
Key Reminders:
- Tissues Can Recover: The body heals itself, but may need assistance progressing from the inflammatory stage to recovery.
- Imaging Results: MRI and x-rays may not correlate well with pain; pain may exist despite normal imaging, often due to nervous tissue sensitivity.
- Exercise Soreness: Soreness after exercise isn't alarming; it signifies tissue growth and strength gains.
- Returning to Activities: With proper instruction, mechanics, and progressive loading, it's possible to resume previous activities.
Take Action Now!
Speak With Brittany A. Forbes, PT, DPT, at Alpha Osteopractic in Hampstead, NC.