Neck pain is a very common problem. Neck pain can be caused by poor posture, overuse, osteoarthritis, and impact injuries.

Signs and Symptoms:

• Sharp or dull pain in your neck
• Stiffness
• Difficulty performing daily activities due to pain
• Back or shoulder pain in addition to neck pain

Physical Therapy Treatment:

Working with your physical therapist, your therapist will put together an individualized program that may include heat or ice therapy, postural assessment, stretching, strengthening, and other modalities as seen necessary.

Back Pain

Back pain is a huge problem that can cause lost work days, difficulty performing daily activities of living, and interrupt leisure activities and sports. Back pain can be caused by various factors. Physical therapy plays a strong role in recovering from back pain, as well as, helping to prevent future pain and loss of function. Working with your physical therapist to put together an exercise program including stretching and strengthening exercises along with other modalities, your treatment will be catered to your needs and specific back related issues. Some studies have found a physical therapy exercise program for back pain can: reduce pain, strengthen weak muscles, decrease stress on your back, stabilize your back, improve your posture, increase your mobility, and decrease the rate and severity of recurring back pain.