Effective Neck Pain Treatment in NE Calgary

Have you been suffering from mild or severe neck pain for the past couple of weeks? Do you find it troublesome to move your neck from one direction to another? These symptoms indicate issues with your neck's bones, muscles, nerves, or tissues. Visit Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre for an effective and comprehensive neck pain treatment in NE Calgary. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck give your head firmness, strength, and mobility. Neck pain or stiffness develops due to a deformity, swelling, or injury in or around these ligaments, bones, and muscles. Though mild neck pain can be managed through self-care, moderate or severe pain needs to be treated by a certified medical practitioner. Get in touch with us today to book an appointment.

 

What Are the Causes of Neck Pain?

Persistent pain in your neck will restrict its flexibility and sturdiness. You should be aware of all daily life scenarios that may give rise to neck pain issues. Some of the salient reasons for pain in the neck are:

• Muscle tension or strain due to a jerk or poor posture
• Neck injury during falls, sports, or accidents
• Heart attacks, tumours, and cancer
• Health issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and cervical discs
• Congenital abnormalities
   

Contact Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre in NE Calgary for your neck pain treatment by a team of highly-skilled professionals. For more information, please read our blog. We keep updating it with fresh content regularly.

 

Treatment of Neck Pain

At Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre, we start treatment with your physical check-up and a review of your symptoms, medical history, and medications/supplements. Additionally, we may contact your medical physician to request one or more imaging tests. Subsequently, we prepare your treatment plan based on the above assessment. Treatment of your neck pain may include one or more of the following:

• Manual therapies: These therapies include massage, mobilization and manipulation. Mobilization is the slow and repeated movement of the muscles and joints of the neck. While manipulation is a quick and single movement, often with a popping sound that releases a restriction in a joint. 
• Modalities such as laser, ultrasound, TENS and interferential current therapy: These modalities are a safe, effective and non-invasive treatment for neck pain. We use them to minimize your pain and enhance your mobility. 
• Traction: Cervical traction involves the distraction of the joints release compression between the joints bones in your neck. It can be carried out manually or with the use of a decompression unit. 
• Stretching and strengthening exercises: Our physiotherapists will guide you through an exercise program to stretch restricted muscles and joints and to strengthen weakened muscles. 
• Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that goes hand-in-hand with other neck pain treatments to help you manage your discomfort.
• Massage therapy: Our registered therapists can perform various therapeutic massages to eliminate your neck pain. It involves the manual manipulation of the body's soft tissues.
• Ice and heat therapy: Icing and heating can work to relieve your neck pain. Ice encourages the reduction of inflammation, while heat relaxes stiffness.

Visit Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre for effective neck pain treatment in NE Calgary. We will be happy to offer our services to you.

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At Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre , we're always welcoming new clients for neck pain treatment in NE Calgary. We will assess your symptoms and determine the most suitable treatment for you. Please contact us if you'd like to make an appointment or have any queries about our services. We invite you to learn more about our fees.