Finding Neck Pain Relief At Atrium Physical Therapy
Do you notice you have trouble turning your neck to look over your shoulder? Has holding your head up while sitting at your desk gotten harder and harder? What about at night, when you’re in bed trying to get comfortable enough to fall asleep? At Atrium Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can help you find relief for your neck pain once and for all!
Neck pain is common among adults, affecting up to 70% at some point in their lives. Even small amounts of pain can impact your quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapy can help resolve the pains in your neck!
You don’t have to continue searching the internet for quick fixes for your problem. Your pain relief journey starts here! If you’re struggling with pain and discomfort in your neck, contact Atrium Physical Therapy today to schedule your consultation.
What Causes Neck Pain?
There are several common causes of neck pain, including a car accident or a slip-and-fall. There are also less dramatic causes like sitting at a desk all day or waking up with a crick in your neck. No matter the event that started the pain, there are often underlying causes that set you up for persistent neck pain.
The most common causes of neck pain include sprains and strains on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. For others, changes to the disc (i.e., a specialized tissue that sits between vertebrae throughout our spine) are the source of the pain.
Bulging and herniated discs are notoriously painful and common for people that experience nerve pain. Disc and cartilage degeneration can also lead to pain and difficulty moving the neck. Fortunately, our physical therapists are skilled at identifying the contributing factors and, more importantly, how to find relief.
When neck pain develops due to a pinched nerve, the pain can quickly develop into tingling or numbness in the hands, arms, and fingers. For others, nerve pain radiates upward, resulting in severe headaches, and in some cases, even migraine-like headaches.
If you’re experiencing chronic pain in your neck, know that there are safer options than surgery and medication that are available to you to combat your discomfort! The answer lies at our physical therapy clinic with our highly trained team.
How Atrium Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Relief
Our physical therapists will perform a thorough evaluation starting with your medical history and details about how, when, and where your symptoms began.
Next, we will analyze your posture and movement to identify the primary source of your neck pain and the best course of treatment for your individual needs.
Our treatment plans focus on relieving your pain and improving your posture, mobility, strength, etc., educating you about managing your symptoms. Your program will likely include manual therapy (i.e., soft tissue work and/or joint mobilizations), targeted stretches, exercises, activity modification, or posture recommendations.
Your therapy may also include additional methods deemed fit by your physical therapists, such as ice and heat therapies, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation.
The main emphasis of physical therapy is education and instruction on effective exercises and proper posture to resolve your current symptoms and possible future symptoms.
Each session, you will receive your therapist’s full attention. We’ll listen to your unique story and specific issues to help us understand your body’s needs and then work with our hands to improve the quality of your life. The main focus is your health and wellness goals.
We know which methods will be best for your recovery, and we’ll work together with you to understand the objectives and your overall expectations of therapy. The main goal is to get rid of your neck pain as soon as possible!
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Whether your discomfort is from a chronic condition or an injury, therapy can prove to be the greatest asset to your recovery.
Call Atrium Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment and get on the fast track to resolving your neck pain and getting back to doing what you love!
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Enjoy This Seasonal Recipe!
Spring Vegetable Tart
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 5 oz vegetable dip
- 6 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 3-4 yellow squash, thinly sliced with a mandoline
- 1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline
- 1 1/2 c goat cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar glaze
- Mixed herbs, to serve
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. To make tart case, place pastry sheets side by side on the lined tray. Brush egg wash along the long edge of one sheet, then overlap with the other by 1″ to create a large single sheet. Fold and pinch all four sides to make a 1″ border, pushing down to seal. Brush border with egg wash. Using a fork, prick the base of the tart all over. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven and spread base of pastry with dip. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over vegetables, steep for 1 min to blanch, then drain and pat dry with paper towel. Scatter vegetables over tart and crumble goat cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and vinegar glaze. Sprinkle with mixed herbs.
Exercise of the Month
Neck Stretching
Start by sitting up straight in a chair. Gently pull your arm across your body and slightly forward toward your opposite knee. Then, slowly tilt your head away from the direction you are pulling your arm in and feel the stretch in the side of your neck. Repeat 2 sets, 1 rep each.
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Welcome Back Amanda Larrañaga-Ortiz!
Join us in giving a warm welcome back to Amanda Larrañaga-Ortiz at Atrium Physical Therapy! We’re thrilled to have her back on our team, bringing her expertise, dedication, and passion for helping patients achieve their best health. Amanda’s commitment to personalized care and recovery makes her an invaluable part of our clinic. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to improve mobility, she’s here to help you every step of the way. Stop by and say hello or schedule an appointment today!
Spring Is Running Season! Are You In Your Best Shape?
Are you looking forward to starting running again after a long winter? At Atrium Physical Therapy, our therapists understand running injuries, and we will make sure you run pain-free this spring!
Runners are often misled into believing unproven solutions to avoiding pain and injury. Not many people know that the number-one risk factor for runners to sustain an injury is having had an injury in the last 12 months.
The other most common risk factors are:
- Running experience of 0–2 years
- Restarting running after extended rest
- Overtraining (i.e., more than 40 miles per week)
To ensure you can get back to running or increasing your mileage without pain or injury, start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify any factors that could contribute to pain or injury.
Our therapists will take a thorough history to understand your training schedule, previous injuries, and overall health status. We use this information to create an individualized program to alleviate pain and get you back to running without limits.
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