Do you spend several hours a day at the computer? If so, it's important to know that this is one of the leading causes of chronic neck pain. Other causes include pinched nerves, muscle imbalance, poor posture, and trauma. Neck pain can manifest in different ways. Besides pain, symptoms may include stiffness and tingling if sensitive nerves in the neck area are involved. Certain movements may aggravate the symptoms of neck pain.

If you suffer from chronic neck pain, you are not alone. According to Harvard Health Publications, seven out of ten North Americans will deal with neck pain at some point in their lives. The good news is that simple exercises (as prescribed by your physiotherapist) can offer relief from your chronic neck pain. If you've been living with neck pain for several weeks, your pain is considered chronic. Your physiotherapist can use a variety of techniques to decrease pain and increase function in the neck region. This is important for the long term relief of chronic neck pain.

Controlled, supervised exercise can help improve blood flow to the muscles in the neck and restore muscle balance, in addition to helping the individual regain joint mobility. A physiotherapist will create an exercise program that can be completed at home, or at work. In some cases, the use of weight cuffs and dumbbells helps build muscle strength. The number of sets and repetitions is carefully planned, and the technique, range of motion, posture and breathing of all your movements is supervised by the physiotherapist. Once your pain level reduces, a physiotherapist will help you regain control of your muscles to reduce pain and get you back to full function.

Improving posture is an important component of treatment for chronic pain. Poor posture can lead to chronic neck pain. Have you thought about the amount of time you are at your computer? Or even how you sit in your chair? Your physiotherapist will evaluate your posture and help you improve it with simple stretching and strengthening movements.

When you are at home or at work, hot and cold packs and a neck pillow can also be helpful. Your therapist can teach you simple techniques to promote muscle relaxation and help reduce pain. 

If you have been dealing with chronic neck pain for several weeks, it's time to call your physiotherapist. As the community’s recognized experts in physiotherapy, we can diagnose your pain and help rule out potential concerns such as a herniated disc.

An assessment from a physiotherapist is an important step in the fight against chronic neck pain. After the initial evaluation, expect your physiotherapist to create a program designed to relieve your pain and keep you painfree afterwards. You will move better and feel better.

You don't have to learn to live with chronic neck pain anymore, not on our watch. Schedule an appointment with us today and we'll help you get started on the road to a pain-free lifestyle.

I felt better almost immediately. I had never experienced physiotherapy before and was pleasantly surprised by it all!
-Winnifred W.S.,

   Vaudreuil-Dorion

Prompt effective treatment. Friendly personnel. Highly recommend.
- Irwin S.,

  St-Lazare

My back pain eased up.
- Julie S. ,

  Hudson

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