25 Nov Safe, Effective Treatment for Neck Pain

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Neck pain is painfully common and can affect up to 20% of people – and another 50-85% of those with neck pain go on to develop chronic neck pain. If you’ve been living with your neck pain for more than three months (even if it comes and goes), you’re dealing with chronic neck pain.

So, what should you do? Well, treatment can depend on what is causing your neck pain; however, physical therapy is a great place to start your treatment and recovery journey. Physical therapists are experts in the musculoskeletal system and treat countless patients with neck pain. At your initial evaluation, your PT will take a detailed history, ask questions about your symptoms and lifestyle, and examine you.

You’ll receive a custom treatment plan which will likely include: manual (hands on) therapy, in-clinic exercises and instruction, education about your condition and plan, and a home exercise program. Most people with neck and/or back pain see improvement with PT and the more you follow your provider’s guidance and participate in your home exercise program, the more likely you are to reduce pain and improve.

 

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COMMON NECK PAIN CAUSES:

  • Accident
  • Injury
  • Posture
  • Lifestyle
  • Disc conditions
  • Muscle strain or tension
  • Arthritis

At-home treatment for neck pain can include rest, over-the-counter medication like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, ice, or heat. If you’re trying to treat your neck pain at home, pay attention to warning signs:

  • Pain that stays consistent or worsens
  • Pain that affects your sleep
  • Loss of strength in arm or hand
  • Radiating pain down your arm

If you experience these symptoms -or other symptoms that concern you- it’s time to stop treating yourself at home and seek medical care. At Body One Physical Therapy, we treat patients of all ages and activity levels and see many patients with acute and chronic neck pain. We know that neck pain can affect how you move, feel, and live and we also see most patients with neck pain experience significant improvement with physical therapy. Body One has served the Indianapolis area for over 20 years and we provide one-on-one care, private treatment rooms, and top tier therapy. We have three convenient locations: Fishers, North Meridian, and Zionsville. If you’re struggling with neck pain, it’s time to call in the pros and get back to living your best life!

 

 

 

 

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