Neck

Physical Therapy for Neck Pain in Layton, Syracuse, Roy, and Farmington

Are you dealing with chronic pain in your neck? Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy specializes in chronic pain treatments designed to restore motion to the neck while reducing pain and inflammation. Our experts focus on working the neck muscles and surrounding muscles to reduce strain, improve blood flow, and restore motion.

Headaches and Neck Stiffness

Headaches can be caused by neck stiffness and strain. Patients struggling with daily headaches can suffer from additional symptoms, including:

• Visual disturbances
• Concentration issues
• Dizziness
• Pain

Over eight different nerve endings are found in the cervical plexus, which is present in the neck. Various nerve endings branch off throughout the spinal column, cerebral column, and shoulders. Pain from the neck can easily travel throughout the nerves and lead to pain throughout the back, shoulders, and head. Physical therapy to address neck pain is designed to release pressure on the nerves that lead to pain.

Symptoms of Neck Pain

Neck pain comes with a variety of symptoms. Some patients of car accidents will experience whiplash, which is soft tissue damage to the neck. Other patients can deal with chronic pain in the neck, sharp or dull sensations, and acute neck pain. Neck pain needs to be addressed quickly to reduce the risk of additional symptoms and possible complications. Common neck pain symptoms include:

• Stiffness
• Sharp pains
• General soreness
• Radicular pain
• Headaches
• Limited mobility

What Causes Neck Stiffness and Pain?

The neck is in a crucial position in the body as it is connected to the spine and head. Physical therapy treatments for neck pain are designed to improve the spine’s alignment, reducing interference of neurological pathways. Neck issues can develop quickly or over time due to emotional and environmental triggers. Our experts will discuss your neck symptoms you are experiencing, and we will identify the source of pain. We often find pain in the neck starts due to the following factors:

• Improper ergonomics in the workplace
• Whiplash (car accident injuries)
• Repetitive motion
• Tension build-up due to environmental and emotional influences

Physical Therapy for Pain in your Neck

Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy in Northern Utah incorporates a variety of treatments for pain in the neck. Our physical therapists will create a personalized patient treatment program designed to treat your specific needs. We use manual therapy, trigger point treatments, and movements designed to alleviate tension and pressure in the neck. If you are ready to get back to enjoying your daily life without neck pain, schedule a consultation with our experts today!