The pain that is caused by neck strain and injury can be considerable and intense. The anatomy of the cervical spine works well to support your head and protect the spinal cord. It permits mobility and allows for range of motion. This great flexibility also leaves the neck vulnerable to injury to the soft tissues including muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Common Causes of Neck Pain

• Whiplash
• Cradling a phone in the crook of neck
• Improper posture, hunching or looking down
• Carrying a heavy object on one side of the body
• Degenerative diseases

A physical therapist can treat your neck pain and stiffness by stretching and strengthening your neck, aligning vertebrae, and improving your posture. The goal is to not only relieve your current neck pain and restore normal function, but to take steps to prevent future problems.

A medical doctor should assess and determine if you could benefit from physical therapy treatment.

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A physical therapist is a health care professional trained in the function and movement of the human body. The primary aim is to treat each individual patient to improve and regain their normal body function and mobility and reduce and relieve pain. Physical Therapy often eliminates reliance on prescription drugs, the need for surgery and allows patients to manage with a disability.

A physical therapist examines, evaluates, treats and creates an effective recovery plan designed for each patient’s specific, unique needs.

Physical Therapy Benefits

• Improve Mobility & Motion
• Avoid Surgery & Prescription Drugs
• Shorten Recovery Time after Injury, Disease, Surgery or Medical Condition
• Relieve Pain
• Improve Flexibility, Balance & Movement
• Build Strength
• Promote Healing
• Prevent Future Injury & Disability
• Enhance Overall Fitness & Performance
• Effectively Aid through Education to Obtain Patient Mobility Goals

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If you are in pain or have lost range of motion, don’t just dream about your past. Active Rehab’s  skilled, trained and licensed physical therapists can help you regain your normal body function.

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Benefits of Hip/Knee Replacement Physical Therapy

• Increases circulation to your legs and feet to prevent blood clots
• Strengthens muscles to improve movement
• Achieves normal range of motion
• Speeds recovery
• Reduces postoperative pain

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In the summertime months, more people enjoy the warm weather and spend additional time out of doors. Unfortunately, summer fun can make you more prone to a sprain, strain or fracture of the ankle. Many clients visit Active Rehab Center after tripping on uneven pavement during a walk or injuring their ankle while jogging or playing a pick-up game.

A licensed professional at Active Rehab Center will create a personalized plan to initiate range of motion exercises, mobilize, and manipulate the ankle joint post injury allowing you the best outcome to improve your function. Proper treatment, rehabilitation and incorporating strength training is of profound importance in preventing future injuries as your ankle is now more susceptible.

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Call or email our office today to get started on a program that will give your health a “jump start” in the right direction.

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