Neck Pain
Are you struggling to sleep, lift weights, or carry out daily tasks due to persistent neck pain and headaches?
Does this sound like your experience?
- You hoped the discomfort would fade within days or weeks, but it persists.
- Despite trying heating pads, ice, and TENS devices at home, relief remains elusive.
- Massage sessions provided temporary relief, but the pain returned shortly after.
- Medical interventions like injections or medications offered short-lived relief.
- Previous attempts at physical therapy failed to provide lasting solutions.
- You've resorted to avoiding painful activities to cope with the discomfort.
If any of this resonates with you, we're here to offer lasting solutions.
Common Neck Disorders We Address:
- Headaches
- Joint Stiffness
- Muscle Strains and Tension
- Degenerative Disc Disease & Injuries
Typical Causes:
- Impaired Mechanics: Muscle weakness, imbalance, and stiffness lead to reduced range of motion and compromised posture.
- Sudden Load or Impact: Injury occurs due to sudden stress on the tissue.
- Chronic Compensation: Past injuries or fear of future ones result in altered movement patterns, causing overuse of certain muscles and avoidance of others.
Our Approach at Competitive Edge Physical Therapy and Performance:
- Promote proper neck and thoracic posture.
- Reduce tension in the upper neck muscles.
- Enhance flexibility of chest and neck muscles.
- Improve joint mobility through manipulation, manual joint mobilization, and traction.
- Strengthen neck and shoulder blade muscles effectively.
- Increase tissue mobility through massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and cupping.
- Reduce nerve sensitivity with specific nerve exercises.
- Develop functional and plyometric exercises for overall improvement.
Important Considerations:
- Tissues Heal: The body has the capacity to repair itself, but sometimes needs assistance transitioning from the inflammatory to recovery phase.
- Imaging Interpretation: MRI and x-ray results may not always align with the actual source of pain. Pain can exist without visible findings, often due to nervous tissue sensitivity.
- Post-Exercise Soreness: While not always ideal, soreness after exercise indicates tissue adaptation and growth. It should guide future training intensity.
- Return to Activity: With proper guidance and progressive loading, it's usually possible to resume desired activities.
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What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Competitive Edge PT and Performance in Fort Washington, PA
- Pat C.
★★★★★ 5/5
I worked with Josh for a shoulder issue. I had met with multiple other PTs, and no one could help me. I wasted thousands of dollars and countless hours with people that just could not help me. In my first meeting with Josh, he figured out the issue and began the process of getting me back to fully functioning. Besides the fact that he helped me physically, Josh provides a level of service that is above and beyond. He genuinely cares about his clients and helping them. I can not say enough to suggest working with Josh.
-James C.
★★★★★ 5/5
I want to thank Josh for what he has done. Being a gym rat for 20+ years (and powerlifting for 15 of them) it seems things are not feeling 100% anymore. Josh did a great job not only addressing my issues, but thoroughly explaining what he observed, and found corrective moments and treatments that would provide immediate relief and also long term benefits. He’s my go-to for any future issues! Highly recommended!