Neck Pain & Headaches
Common Diagnosis For Cervical Pain
Cervical pain, or neck pain, is a prevalent condition that affects countless individuals. Some of the most common diagnoses associated with cervical pain:
Cervical disc degeneration.
Cervical muscle strain.
Cervical facet joint dysfunction.
Herniated Disc
Whiplash related injuries
Common diagnosis for Headaches
Tension-Type Headache (TTH): This is one of the most common types of headaches and is often associated with stress, muscle tension, or poor posture. It typically presents as a dull, aching pain on both sides of the head.
2. Migraine: Migraines are characterized by severe, throbbing head pain, often accompanied by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can be triggered by various factors, including hormonal changes, certain foods, and stress.
3. Cluster Headache: Cluster headaches are excruciatingly painful and occur in clusters, often at the same time each day or night. They are typically one-sided and may involve symptoms like a runny or congested nose and eye redness.
4. Sinus Headache: These headaches are often attributed to sinusitis or sinus congestion. The pain is usually located in the forehead, cheeks, or around the eyes.
5. Cervicogenic Headache: These headaches originate from issues in the neck or cervical spine, such as muscle tension or cervical disc problems. The pain is typically on one side of the head and can radiate to the forehead and behind the eyes.
How Can we Help:
Physical therapy can be beneficial for neck back pain in several ways.
Evaluation: Meet one on one with an Optimize therapist to address your therapy needs.
Pain Reduction: Meet with an Optimize therapist to reduce pain and inflammation in your neck back.
Manual Therapy: Using techniques such as, joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, cupping, and soft tissue mobilizations to improve your health and decrease your pain.
Dry Needling: Use of thin needles and often electric stimulation to decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, improve range of motion and decrease pain.
Exercise Prescription: Specific exercise programs to strengthen the muscles that support the lower back. These exercises can help improve flexibility, stability, and posture, reducing the risk of further pain.
Education: Gain an understanding of proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Learning how to lift, sit, stand, and move correctly can prevent future episodes of low back pain.
Customized Treatment Plans: Optimize prides itself on creating individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient’