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Neck pain — a discomfort that affects countless individuals, often striking at the most inconvenient moments. Whether you’re at work, pursuing your favorite hobbies, or simply trying to get a good night’s sleep, neck pain can be an unwelcome companion. At Hands of Hope, our skilled specialists have a proven track record of assisting patients in resolving their neck pain. Our comprehensive treatments explore the common causes of neck pain and their risk factors and include advanced pain management solutions, targeted techniques, and prevention strategies to ensure you resolve your pain and get back to doing what matters most!
Read on to learn how our multidisciplinary team works together to help you find relief from neck pain!
Understanding Neck Pain
Neck pain can happen for various reasons. It might be due to poor posture, muscle strain, or, in some cases, something more serious like a herniated disc. Underlying medical conditions, like degenerative disc disease, can also lead to neck pain.
The neck is a complex part of our body, with bones, muscles, and nerves all working together. When something goes wrong in this delicate balance, it can result in pain and discomfort.
We offer several innovative solutions to help address and prevent neck pain. We’ll work closely with you to determine the best approaches for your needs. Here are just a few of the things we offer:
NecksLevel
We often utilize the NecksLevel device to help manage neck stiffness and discomfort. This small, sensor-based device measures your neck’s mobility, giving us the data we need to create a truly personalized treatment program.
Cervical Facet Joint Injections
Your facet joints connect the bones of your spine, and damage to them can cause pain and immobility. Our pain management specialists will use imaging technology to carefully inject medicine into damaged cervical joints to reduce pain and inflammation. The entire process is relatively simple but offers big benefits.
Radio Frequency Facet Joint Ablation
If you’re struggling with severe neck pain, this might be the solution you need. This technique uses radio waves to destroy tiny spots of nerve tissue in your cervical facet joint, blocking the signals that cause neck pain.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapists will blend manual therapy, tailored strengthening and stretching exercises, and postural corrections to alleviate pain, restore mobility, and improve your neck’s overall function.
Life doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck.
The Hands Of Hope Physical Therapy and Wellness team is here to help you!
You Can Eat Healthy to Feel Better
Tasty Peach & Avocado Salad
This simple and delicious Peach Salad is loaded with texture and flavor. Quick to make with fresh ingredients, it’s a tasty summertime recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach slightly chopped
- 3 large peaches sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
- Create a bed of spinach in a large salad bowl. Add the sliced peaches and sliced avocados on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese and pecans. Pour the dressing over the salad and top with fresh torn basil.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Mayada Sharaf
Clinical Supervisor
Tithi Shah
Physical Therapist
What to Expect During Your Appointments
On your first visit, a pain specialist will conduct a thorough evaluation. They will ask about your medical history, assess your range of motion, and discuss your pain symptoms.
Once we have a clear picture, we’ll discuss which of our many pain management options will work best for you. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when you visit our clinic:
- Pain Relief: Our primary goal is to reduce your pain and discomfort. With our range of medical and physical therapy treatments, many people experience significant relief.
- Improved Mobility: You’ll likely notice improved neck mobility as you progress through your treatment. This means you can turn your head more easily and without pain.
- Better Quality of Life: Neck pain can limit your daily activities. We’ll help you regain your ability to do things you love, like gardening, playing sports, or even just enjoying a pain-free night’s sleep.
- Preventing Recurrence: Our specialists treat your symptoms and work on preventing future episodes of neck pain. By learning better habits and exercises, you can reduce the chances of neck pain returning.
If you’ve been dealing with neck pain, treatment at Hands of Hope might be the solution you’ve been looking for. Let us help you work towards a pain-free future.
Take the First Step Towards Neck Pain Relief, Schedule Your Consultation Today!
We understand that neck pain can affect individuals from all walks of life. If you’re dealing with neck pain or want to prevent it from interrupting your life, reach out to us today, and let us help you create your own success story!
Text Neck Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Are you reading this article on your phone? If so, you’re likely looking down as you read these words–which puts your neck at a pretty uncomfortable angle. If you lift your phone by just a few inches, your neck should settle into a more neutral position.
Mobile devices have given rise to a new term: “text neck.” Text neck is an overuse injury resulting from the position most of us fall into when looking at our phones. It can cause several different symptoms, including neck pain and headaches.
The Symptoms of Text Neck
People with this type of repetitive use injury do show several common symptoms, including the following:
- Pain: This pain can be located in the neck, upper back, or shoulders and varies in intensity and sensation. Some people report a sharp, stabbing pain in one area, while others complain of a general soreness across the neck and shoulders.
- Stiff Neck: Along with pain, some people report stiffness and immobility in their necks.
- Rounded Posture: A particular posture is associated with text neck–a forward head position and rounded shoulders. This posture results from weakened, imbalanced muscles.
- Headaches: Some people experience tension-type headaches due to tight neck and upper back muscles.
Tips for Preventing and Treating Text Neck
The best way to address text neck is to prevent it from developing in the first place! As with any overuse-type injury, your best prevention tool is movement. Don’t spend too long on your cell phone without taking frequent breaks, and avoid holding your neck and head in any one position–especially the classic “hunched over” position.
It’s also important to hold your device so that you can place your head and neck in a more neutral position. This is actually true not just for cell phones but for books, e-readers, or computers. If it’s a handheld device, hold it up so that it’s level with your gaze. Set laptops or computer monitors up as ergonomically as possible so you aren’t bending down to see your screen.
If you’ve noticed an increase in neck pain and stiffness, schedule an appointment with Hands of Hope Physical Therapy and Wellness. Whether your neck pain stems from your texting habits or some other habitual movement, we’ll find a solution that addresses your needs.
