Postural corrective exercises, your PT can advise on these exercises
Manual therapy techniques to cervical spine and/or thoracic spine
Traction to the neck
Specific corrective exercise to address neck dysfunction and weakness
Sustained or repeated movements into positions that reduce symptoms
Medication and other modalities such as ice or heat may be necessary to calm symptoms enough to participate in corrective exercises.
Every individual and every neck pain is very unique. The treatment suggestions listed above include several options to try and see how they may improve your situation.
In addition, a thorough evaluation by a physical therapist can help identify specific features about your condition and how to best manage them.
Understanding as much as possible about your current condition is a very important aspect of the recovery process and will empower you to take the necessary steps to get back to your normal activities with as little discomfort as possible.
Jessica Jones
Physical Therapist
Jessica recently moved to Seattle from Boston, MA and is excited to join the Therapydia team. Her treatment experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, and vestibular therapy. Jessica received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2016. She has completed the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency at Boston Children’s Hospital and is in the process of completing a Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation certification. Jessica believes in empowering and inspiring patients to take control of their health through education, movement, and exercise. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and levels while utilizing soft tissue techniques, neuromuscular re-education, balance training as well as therapeutic exercise. In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, dancing, kayaking, and hiking with her dog!
Same-day or next-day appointments are available for new patients.
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