Neck Pain -
Whiplash/ neck sprains/ strains- Following a specific evaluation, we treat the pain, stiffness, spasms and decreased motion that occur with these problems. We utilize pain management, massage, gentle exercise to increase mobility and regain strength, postural retraining and always included a home program for self-management.
Headaches - Headaches can be caused by numerous factors, but we can fully evaluate the cause that will by appropriately treated with Physical Therapy. These would include muscle tensiou, adaptions form previous injuries, postural problems/ weakness, scoliosis, and ergonomic of sleep-related factors.
We will design a specific program to meet your individual needs, which may include manual therapy, regain normal joint motion/ position, postural corrections, strength and stability exercise, and assistance with ergonomic or sleep related issues.
Spinal Stenosis - Our treatment for stenosis includes gentle manual therapy, possible traction, nerve gliding, postural corrections, ergonomic instruction, and a complete home exercise program specific for your problems.
Scoliosis – Because this diagnosis involves a rotation and curvature of the spine, this usually will affect the entire spine due to the compensatory nature of our spines. This can directly or indirectly contribute to pain and dysfunction in the neck, mid-back, and lower back.
After a complete evaluation, a specific program which addresses your specific problems will be developed, include improving motion, posture, strength / stability, and decreasing pain.
Bulged disc - herniated disc, pinched nerves- Because the nerves that supply the arms and hands begin form the spinal cord and exit thorough neck structures, a thorough evaluation needs to be done and subsequent threatment needed. This would include stability exercises, postural corrections, nerve glides, gentle manual therapy to decrease dysfunction in the area. Sleep positioning and work place ergonomics would also be addressed.
Torticollis syndrome - This is common in children and newborns. Our approach is to minimize symptoms and dysfunction before they become permanent. We will work directly with parents or caregivers to provide education in home exercises, ideas to change daily and nighttime positaing, activates of daily living, to provide comprehensive changes to speed recovery. Genital massage and strething will also be taught/ utilized.
Dizziness - Vertigo, Vestibular Problems- Because there are nerves in the neck and our inner ears that help our brains know where we are positioned, dysfunction in the neck can cause problems with dizziness, vertigo, and the vestibular system.
Our approach is to fully evaluate what may be causing these problems, then to work with you directly developing specific treatment and education in an individualized home program.
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