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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. Everything you need to know about Neck Pain Every month millions of people search in Google for the treatment of their neck pain and it is the most common problem which people experience that’s why they need to take medical advice for this problem. .What is Neck Pain? Do you know your neck is a combination of muscles, cervical vertebrae, discs and nerves? It provides support and mobility to your head. The cervical discs work like a shock absorber between the vertebral bones. Any factor that alters the functions such as pressure on discs, inflammation or injury results in neck pain or stiffness. Usually, neck pain subsides within a few days or weeks, but if the pain lasts longer for months, it might be a signal of an underlying medical condition and it needs to be addressed by a spine specialist and physical therapist as soon as possible. Early medical or physical intervention is necessary in some cases for better results. Neck pain is classified into three different types based on duration: Acute Neck Pain – Pain that persists less than 4 weeks. Sub acute Neck Pain – Pain that persists between 4 to 12 weeks. Chronic Neck Pain – Pain that persists more than 3 months. Symptoms of Neck Pain If you suffer from neck pain, you may experience one or more following symptoms. • Pain in neck area, which extends to your shoulders or arms • Limited range of motion of head (Stiff neck) • Sharp pain localized to one spot that feels like stabbing or stinging. • General soreness in the region of the neck. • Muscle spasms • Headache • Cervical radiculopathy Some other symptoms include a feeling of pins and needles, leg weakness, and loss of balance while walking. If neck pain progresses, it interferes with your daily activities, such as working in front of a computer, driving and also becomes difficult to sleep. Causes of Neck Pain Here are some of the most common causes of neck pain. Muscle strains and ligament sprains caused due to overuse or overextension, such as from: • Poor posture • Sleeping in an awkward position • Repetitive movements • Jerking movements • Trauma . Some other cervical conditions which can cause neck pain include: • Cervical degenerative disc disease • Cervical osteoarthritis( Spinal degeneration due to wear-and-tear also called cervical spondylosis) • Cervical herniated disc • Spondylolisthesis • Spinal stenosis • Fibromyalgia • Rheumatoid arthritis • Emotional stress • Myofascial pain syndrome • Spinal tumors Treatment for Neck Pain Most of the neck pains can be treated with the help of conservative management (non surgical methods) the guidance of a spine doctor and physical therapist. The main aim of the treatment is to treat underlying conditions that cause neck pain. Medication – NSAIDs for pain. Take medications prescribed by your doctor only. Physical therapy – It is performed by an experienced physical therapist. He or she helps you to maintain proper posture techniques and neck-strengthening exercises. Heat And Cold Therapy – Ice packs or heat packs are also used to reduce inflammation. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) – and other electrical stimulations are used to delivering small electrical impulses to relieve from pain and spasm. Traction – the procedure uses weights or pulleys to stretch your spinal vertebrae and muscles to relieve from pain. Neck braces or a soft collar is used to provide support to your neck which may help to relieve pressure and eases pain. Surgery – Surgery is very rare unless it is serious such as to treat a squeezed or pinched nerve, damaged disc, stabilizing the cervical spine etc SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI