Chiron Physical Therapy: Your Destination for Neck Pain Relief
In a world where we are often hunched over our computers, phones or tablets, neck pain is hard to escape. Around 80% of the population will deal with neck pain at some point in their lives. But just because neck pain is common doesn’t mean it’s normal. There are a variety of factors that can contribute to persistent neck pain and working with a licensed physical therapy team can help you find and address the root cause of your condition.
It’s easy to resort to managing your neck pain and recurring headache symptoms through prescription drugs, but we want to help you find a more permanent solution to your pain. And thanks to Direct Access you don’t need a referral to start the process! Starting treatment with us at Chiron Physical Therapy is simple and our clinic is easily accessible for patients near South Riding, Chantilly, Aldie, Stone Ridge, and the surrounding communities in Loudoun County, Virginia. From the moment you schedule your first appointment with us we will focus on diagnosing the cause of your neck pain and developing a custom treatment plan that will also help you prevent a recurrence in the future.
What Is Neck Pain?
The term “neck pain” refers to any discomfort in the structures that make up your neck. At Chiron Physical Therapy, we can treat patients suffering from a variety of symptoms which may include:
- Stiffness when moving your neck
- Headaches related to neck pain
- Tenderness in your neck
- A dull ache in your neck
- Spasms
- Pain that radiates down your arms
- Sharp, localized pain
- Neck and shoulder pain that occur together
- Trouble standing or sitting up without hunching over
- Weakness in your arms
Whether or not your neck pain is a temporary issue or a chronic condition, it’s never too late to address your pain and work with a physical therapist to find out the cause of your condition.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can be caused by a sudden trauma or develop gradually over time. A few common sources of neck pain include:
- Repetitive motion
- Sitting or lying in an unnatural position
- Poor posture
- Injury from a car accident or other impact
- Herniated discs in your spine
- Muscle tightness
- Pinched nerves
- Arthritis and other degenerative conditions
- Stress that causes tension in your neck and other body parts
Neck pain can affect anyone, but having a sedentary job can increase your risk.
How To Treat Neck and Shoulder Pain
Physical therapy for neck pain is the quickest way to find the cause of your symptoms and begin treatment. It’s also non-invasive, drug-free, and highly effective. Our team at Chiron will carefully assess the range of motion in your neck, the extent and impact of your pain, and the factors that might be causing your pain to formulate an accurate diagnosis. Using a variety of methods we will diagnose and treat your pain focusing on the following goals:
- Reduce Pain and Swelling: We will use different types of treatments and technologies to reduce your pain and swelling including non-invasive FDA approved laser therapy which uses your body’s own natural healing process to speed recovery, ice, heat and/or electrical stimulation.
- Improve Range of Motion: We will work to restore normal motion and agility, improve flexibility and decrease strain through exercise and hands-on treatment (manual therapy).
- Improve Strength: We will design a program to target muscle weakness or imbalances which may have contributed to or now exist as a result.
- Functional Training: Once your pain, strength and motion improve, we address movements and tasks that are required in your daily and recreational life.
Our hope is to eliminate your pain and improve your overall physical health and quality of life. Therefore, when it comes to the treatment of neck pain relief we will work with you to find any habits or aspects of your life that could be contributing to your pain. Together we will work to manage your symptoms and help you make adjustments as necessary to keep the problem from returning.
The Best Neck Pain Treatment Provider Near You in Virginia
Don’t put off seeking treatment for your neck pain. When you work with the Chiron team you can say goodbye to short-term fixes and hello to lasting relief. Ready to take the first step? CONTACT US at Chiron Physical Therapy, serving the communities of South Riding, Chantilly, Aldie, Stone Ridge, and Loudoun County, Virginia, to make an appointment today!