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Say Goodbye to Neck Pain and Hello to Comfort-Filled Days!
Experience neck discomfort? You're not alone—join the one-third of folks facing these challenges annually, says the APTA. Don't let your pain escalate; address it before whispers of discomfort become shouts that may even call for surgical intervention. Don't just bear it—take care!
Neck pain can ruin your day and make simple things feel like huge challenges. If sitting up straight is as tough as climbing a mountain, or if bending over to tie your shoes feels impossible, our professional physical therapy can help you find relief. Every year, many people find freedom from neck pain with Stride Physical Therapy. Let us guide you to a calm, painless life.
Understanding neck pain:
Experience relentless neck pain? It often stretches from your skull's base, cascades over your shoulder blades, and anchors itself in your neck's nape. Its intensity may dance between a persistent dull throb and abrupt, piercing stabs. But that's not all—neck discomfort may also bring a retinue of extra symptoms.
Stiffness and muscle tightness in the upper body
Numbness or tingling into the upper extremities
Headaches
Discomfort and pain when remaining in the same position for too long
Arm weakness
Loss of sleep due to pain and discomfort
Inability to fully stand up or sit up straight
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Common conditions causing neck pain:
Discover the Reasons Behind Your Neck Pain! Strained muscles or bone issues could be to blame, potentially linked to past injuries. Or, it might be aging leading to conditions such as degeneration. Get to know the usual suspects:
Injuries:
Suffering from neck pain following a car crash or sports impact? You might be dealing with Whiplash – a prevalent strain injury that thrusts your head in a sudden back-and-forth frenzy, wreaking havoc on the neck’s soft tissues. Don't let this pain be your new normal!
Illnesses:
Do you have neck pain? It might not just be tension. It could be due to conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, or possibly cancer.
Nerve compression:
It could be a herniated disc or a constriction of the spaces through which your nerves bid farewell to your spine. Now imagine: these crucial nerves getting squeezed! The result? A cascading wave of pain that can storm its way right from your neck to your fingertips, an ailment termed "radiculopathy."
Muscle strains:
Neck muscles, beware! Overuse can lead to strain, and even everyday deeds like craning towards your computer screen for hours can put your neck at risk. Protect your posture, care for your neck.
Joint degeneration:
Like the body's other joints, your neck can wear down with time, leading to discomfort. Age-related conditions, including osteoarthritis, may wear away the cushioning cartilage in the cervical vertebrae, often culminating in neck pain.
Start Your Path to a Pain-Free Neck Now!
Physical therapy excels in relieving neck pain. Our therapists at Stride Physical Therapy assess your neck's movement and pain-related restrictions. They diagnose your condition to tailor your treatment plan. Collaboratively, you'll set clear treatment goals, aiming to conquer neck pain and hasten recovery.
Wave neck pain farewell as our targeted treatments dissolve tightness and amplify your neck's movement range. At Stride, our therapists customize exercises for your specific needs, bolstering and refreshing your neck. We aim to realign your posture, healing and strengthening your neck to prevent future injuries. Plus, we might apply calming ice and heat, therapeutic ultrasound, or subtle electrical stimulation when suitable.
End neck pain now! Contact Stride Physical Therapy and schedule a visit with our licensed New Jersey therapists. Start your path to lasting relief with our support!
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Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Finding it tough to walk without a limp? Worried that your days of being active are over? Are hip and knee pains making every move unbearable? If hip or knee discomfort is wreaking havoc on your daily life and you're seeking relief without turning to medications or surgeries, there's an alternative.
Physical therapy offers a non-invasive way to lessen the pain in your hips and knees, enhancing the performance of these essential joints. Get in touch with Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, today to discover how we can assist you in getting back on your feet!
How Physical Therapy Eases Hip and Knee Pain
Once we pinpoint the cause of your hip or knee pain, our physical therapist can recommend strategies to help ease your pain and get you moving comfortably again. We might start with passive exercises where we help move your joint to increase its range of motion without pain. Exercises that ease the load on your joints are also beneficial. For example, swimming or water activity lessens the stress on your hips and knees as they don't have to carry your full weight.
We'll also suggest exercises to tackle your hip or knee pain and improve joint health. Strengthening exercises bolster the muscles and tissues stabilizing your joint, and corrective movements and neuromuscular training teach you how to keep your posture aligned and balanced.
Beyond exercises, our physical therapy includes treatments like heat, ice, and massage to help manage pain and accelerate healing.
Common Causes of Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and knee pain can be caused by a variety of problems. Some of these are related to musculoskeletal misalignment, poor posture, and/or excess weight; others occur as the result of natural aging or unhealthy sports/work habits. Your hip or knee pain may stem from:
Traumatic injuries, such as dislocation of the joint
Postural/alignment issues that throw your body off balance, straining the knees or hips
Runner’s knee, an instability of the kneecap
Osteoarthritis, a painful inflammatory condition involving deteriorated joint cartilage
Tendinitis, or stretched ligaments
Bursitis, an inflammation of the friction-reducing sacs surrounding the joints
Infections
Our physical therapist can often determine the cause of your hip or knee pain from its location. For example, pain along the inside of the hip is more likely to be caused by a problem with the bones or cartilage. Pain along the outer side is typically caused by a problem in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
Why Did My Hip and/or Knee Pain Develop?
Your hips and knees play vital roles – the hips support your upper body's weight and your knees support the weight of your body above them. They need to be flexible for activities like walking and running, but this can lead to ongoing hip or knee pain. Pain in these areas can arise slowly from regular wear and tear, or quickly and sharply if you get injured.
Relieve Your Hip and Knee Pain Today
Are you ready to reclaim your pain-free mobility through physical therapy? Contact Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, for an appointment! Our dedicated team is here to help you find relief and improve your quality of life.
