In this video, Joe Cannisi, partner at Total Physical Therapy, takes patient Frank through a comprehensive treatment plan to address his upper neck pain. From preparing muscles with heat to improving posture and stabilizing muscles, every step is designed to tackle the root cause of the neck pain and help the body recover.
Here’s what the process looks like:
1️⃣ Apply heat to prepare muscles for treatment
2️⃣ Elongate overactive muscles to improve posture
3️⃣ Stabilize muscles with a focus on posture
4️⃣ Exercise elongated muscles to support better posture
Total Physical Therapy’s Systematic Approach for Addressing for Chronic Neck Pain
Addressing chronic neck pain requires a comprehensive and interconnected approach that treats the root causes of discomfort while promoting long-term relief. The process begins with the application of heat to prepare the muscles for treatment. Heat therapy increases blood flow, relaxes tense muscles, and enhances tissue flexibility, creating the optimal conditions for subsequent interventions. Once the muscles are prepared, the next step focuses on elongating overactive muscles to improve posture. Chronic neck pain is often linked to poor posture, which causes certain muscles to become tight and overworked. By gently stretching and elongating these muscles, physical therapy helps realign the body and reduce strain on the neck.
After addressing the overactive muscles, stabilization becomes key. This involves strengthening and activating the deeper postural muscles that support the neck and spine, ensuring the newly improved posture is maintained during daily activities. Finally, exercises are introduced to reinforce these changes. These targeted exercises train the elongated muscles to work effectively within the corrected posture, helping to prevent re-injury and fostering sustained improvements.
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By addressing chronic neck pain through this systematic approach—preparing, elongating, stabilizing, and strengthening—the body is retrained to maintain proper alignment and functionality. These steps work synergistically to alleviate pain and support the patient’s ability to move freely and live without discomfort.
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