Effective Neck Pain Physiotherapy: Get Relief and Get Back to Life
According to a 2023 article in the Straits Times, neck pain is becoming more common in Singapore, and it is likely due to people using technological devices for long periods of time, sitting too much, and having poor posture at work.
The National University Health System (NUHS) said people who frequently use their mobile devices or laptops often have bad posture, which can lead to injuries to their neck and spine in the long term.
Types of Treatments Used in Neck Pain Physiotherapy
Neck Pain Physiotherapy is a highly effective and safe treatment for neck discomforts. Our experienced physiotherapists can help you to identify the underlying cause of your pain and develop a personalised treatment plan to get you back to living a pain-free life and prevent future neck pain episodes.
There are many different types of neck pain physiotherapy treatments acute and chronic conditions, including:
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Manual therapy: This involves using hands-on techniques to reduce pain and stiffness, improve range of motion, and promote healing.
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Exercise: This can help to strengthen the muscles around the neck and improve posture.
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Education: This can help you to understand your condition and how to manage it at home.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
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Muscle tension or strain. This can happen if you overuse your neck muscles, such as when you spend a lot of time looking down at your phone or computer screen. It can also happen if you have poor posture.
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Pinched nerve. This can happen when a nerve in your neck is compressed or irritated. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in your neck, shoulder, and arm.
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Whiplash. This is a common injury that occurs when your head is suddenly thrown back and then forward, such as in a car accident. Whiplash can cause neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
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Degenerative disc disease. This is a condition that causes the discs in your spine to break down over time. This can lead to neck pain, stiffness, and range of motion problems.
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Osteoarthritis. This is a type of arthritis that can affect any joint in your body, including the joints in your neck. Osteoarthritis can cause neck pain, stiffness, and swelling.
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Infection. In rare cases, neck pain can be caused by an infection, such as meningitis.
Why Choose Neck Pain Physiotherapy for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain?
Physiotherapy is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment, making it a good option for people of all ages and health conditions. It is also a cost-effective treatment, as it can help to prevent the need for more expensive treatments, such as surgery.
Here are some of the benefits of neck pain physiotherapy:
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Reduces pain and stiffness
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Improves range of motion
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Promotes healing
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Strengthens the neck muscles
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Improves posture
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Prevents future neck pain episodes
Should I See a Physiotherapist for Neck Pain Relief?
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Experts in the musculoskeletal system, including the neck. Our physiotherapists understand the anatomy and physiology of the neck and how it moves. They can also identify the underlying cause of your neck pain, which is essential for developing an effective treatment plan.
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Variety of treatments for neck pain. This may include manual therapy, exercise, and education. Manual therapy can help to reduce pain and stiffness, improve range of motion, and promote healing. Exercise such as Clinical Pilates can help to strengthen the neck muscles and improve posture. Education can help you to understand your condition and how to manage it at home.
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Safe and effective treatment for neck pain. It is also non-invasive and drug-free. This makes it a good option for patients of all ages and health conditions.
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Return to normal activities as quickly as possible. They can also teach you how to prevent neck pain from recurring in the future.
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