Neck Pain
Did you know our heads can weigh anywhere from 10 to 15 pounds? That’s a lot of pressure to carry around on our necks, and simple daily activities can easily cause a strained neck. A few of the most common causes of neck pain and headaches are:
● Sports and athletic injuries
● Constantly leaning in towards a computer
● Hunching over a desk
● Poor Posture
● Poor sleeping habits
● Whiplash
Other causes may include: fibromyalgia, nerve damage, degenerative or herniated disc, degenerative bone/vertabrae, or improper bone structure of neck vertebrae. All of these problems can be treated by a licensed Physical Therapist with a few sessions from Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine of Utah.
Neck Stretches
You may feel a consistent, throbbing pain in your neck, and tend to lean your neck to one side in order to eliminate the pressure from the affected area. Vision impairments and headaches ranging from mild to severe are common symptoms, and neck mobility may also be affected by neck pain. Your neck may feel stiff, and you may have radiating pain down your neck, shoulders, and arms-even to your hands. The pain you feel in your hands or arms may truly be originating from your neck. By learning how to properly stretch and strengthen the affected muscles and/or joints, with a licensed Physical Therapist in Salt Lake City, your throbbing back and neck pain can be eliminated.
Utah Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help to heal neck pain, and allow you to get back to enjoying life pain free. Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Utah will help by showing and teaching you proper neck stretches to alleviate inflammation and increase circulation, as well as to strengthen the affected area so that the relief is not just temporary.
At Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, you will always work one on one with a licensed Physical Therapist. Come in for a free assessment to determine whether your neck pain can be treated through physical therapy.