Simple Home Interventions: A Case Study

In some cases, simple home interventions are enough to treat cervical disc disease, in which an abnormality in one or more discs that lie between the vertebrae cause neck pain. Often, though, it helps to see a physiotherapist that can treat abnormalities, show how to stretch as well as strengthen the neck as well as the vertebrae, improve a person’s posture, and prevent neck pain from recurring.
The patients may also consider going to see a chiropractor. In the majority of people, certain exercises and manipulations used by these health care providers can help relieve discomfort and restore movement.
When you visit a spine clinic for physiotherapy you’ll first have a complete evaluation. They will assess how well one can move their neck. They may be asked about …show more content…
Treatments such as cold or heat application, deep tissue massage, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound may be used prior to exercise.
During physical therapy, the patient will practice a range of exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles that support your neck. The patient will also learn how to improve their posture and range of motion. To help in learning proper postures, the physical therapist might have to make the person stand in front of a mirror while exercising so that they can see your mistakes and correct them.
Chiropractors use some of the same techniques as physical therapists. Gentle adjustments may help restore normal neck function and help alleviate pain. As with physical therapy, chiropractors manipulate the neck and thoracic joints to reduce stiffness, improve mobility, and increase range of motion. These adjustments might be unsuitable and potentially risky for people with vascular problems in the neck, such as carotid artery stenosis, or advanced