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Physiotherapy Treatment For Neck Pain

A stiff neck is the most common pain that occurs because of improper positioning of the neck while sleeping or it can be a result of a stressful day at work or any injury or jerk. There’s a difference between a stiff neck and one that hurts so bad that it makes your head spin kind of pain, and it is “bad enough”. Neck pain or a stiff neck are extremely common can affect your life in so many different ways. Whether it be sharp neck pain, dull muscular aches, headache, or an inability to fully move your head, a sore neck can be very frustrating yet it's simple to fix in the majority of cases. When Should You See a Physical Therapist for Neck Pain ? when it’s unbearable you should see a PT. There are many causes of neck pain . It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your neck pain so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. After X-rays and physical examination, the Physical therapeutic treatment plan is designed according to your need

Cervical Stenosis And Neck Pain

Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. This narrowing of the spinal canal may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots and affect the function of the spinal cord or the nerve, which may cause symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Spinal stenosis may occur as a result of spondylosis (degenerative changes in the cervical spine) but can also be the result of traumatic (fractures and instability) and inflammatory conditions or caused by herniated discs or tumors. Cervical stenosis does not necessarily cause symptoms, but if symptoms are present they will mainly be caused by associated cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Clinical Features: Pain in neck or arms, radiating pain Weakness, stiffness or clumsiness in the hands Diminished or altered proprioception Leg weakness and pain Arm and leg dysfunction Difficulty walking Frequent falling  Urinary urgency which may progress to b

Osteoporosis,Causes and Physiotherapy treatment

According to WHO( World Health Organisation), Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass & microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility & a consequent increase in fracture risk.   Osteoporosis is far commonest Metabolic Bone Diseases. It occurs when the Rate of Bone Resorption exceeds Rate of Bone Formation. This weakness in bone and brittleness results in the reduction of BMD due to a deficiency of Vitamin D and Calcium. Deficient calcium absorption from the intestine. ↓ Stimulates parathyroid gland ↓ Parathyroid Hormone resorbs Calcium from bone ↓ OSTEOPOROSIS Classification: Primary Osteoporosis : Type 1 - Postosteoporosis Type 2 - Senile osteoporosis Secondary Osteoporosis  Due to some diseases such as Endocrine, Malignancy, prolong intake of medicine eg: steroids, antiepileptics, etc. Causes for osteoporosis: Senility Post immobilization e

Neck Pain | Cause And Treatment | Physiotherapy

A physical therapy can reduce pain and help return the neck to normal functioning. Recovering from surgery. In such cases, physical therapy may help to work through stiffness, increase neck function, and reduce or prevent painful spasms as the muscles are reconditioned.  There are several types of manipulations and exercises your physical therapist or chiropractor can use to relieve stiffness, strengthen the area, and restore normal function of the neck. Neck pain or a stiff neck are extremely common can affect your life in so many different ways. Whether it be sharp neck pain, dull muscular aches, headache, or an inability to fully move your head, a sore neck can be very frustrating yet it's simple to fix in the majority of cases. MOOV Instant Pain Relief Specialist, Cream- 50g (Pack of 2) During physical therapy, you will practice a range of exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles that support your neck. There are many causes of neck pain.  It is important to