Physiotherapy can offer effective relief and rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy is a branch of science that primarily deals with physical rehabilitation. Physiotherapist will do assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Physiotherapy is used to preserve, enhance or restore movement and can improve quality of life through hands on care, patient education, posture correction, electric modalities and prescribed movements. Neck pain is a major problem in modern society. The pain can be severe and intractable and can occur with radiculopathy or myelopathy. The prevalence of neck pain is higher in females than males and mostly affects 30 to 50 years age group. Neck pain is caused by poor posture, obesity, repetitive lifting, office and computer work, trauma, muscle strain or underlying medical conditions. While pain medication and rest may provide temporary relief, a more effective and long-lasting solution lies in the hands of physiotherapy. Physiotherapist will conduct a detailed evaluation considering factors such as posture, range of motion, muscle strength, special tests and any specific triggers of pain. This comprehensive assessment enables the physiotherapist to pinpoint the exact root causes of pain and design an individualized treatment plan. Physiotherapists are movement experts and through manipulation techniques they can correct the alignment of the bones, improve circulation, reduces muscle tension, promote healing and reduces pain. Through stretching and strengthening they can provide muscle strength. Main cause of the neck pain is due to instability of the cervical vertebra. Physiotherapist will teach how to do the stability exercises, how to control and dissociate the movements of vertebras. Heat therapy, cold therapy and electric modalities are commonly used adjuncts in physiotherapy to alleviate the pain. Improper posture is often a cause of neck pain. physiotherapist educate the patients on maintaining proper posture during daily activities and offer ergonomic advice to prevent strain on neck. Simple adjustments like chair height, monitor position can make significant difference in reducing neck pain. To ensure continuity of care, physiotherapists design home exercises for patients. These programmed empower the patient to take care active role in their recovery by doing prescribed exercises and stretches at home. Consistency in following these programs can significantly contribute to long-term pain relief.