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Neck Pain and Headaches

What constitutes serious neck pain and head pain?

By the time people seek physical therapy treatment for their neck pain and headaches, it’s not because of the occasional twinge, but rather for problems that have lasted several months. Common complaints include migraines and tension headaches, not being able to turn one’s head fully, all-over neck soreness, stabbing pain localized to one spot on the neck, or pain that radiates as far down as the fingertips.

In some cases, the causes of your headaches or neck pain may be obvious — if you’ve recently been in a car accident or suffered a sports injury, for example. Often, however, problems can develop through poor posture or from having to perform the same action repeatedly. In addition, if you’re often obliged to spend too much time at your desk or in the car, the resulting muscle weakness can add to the problem.

What are the consequences of not getting help?

Patients who seek physical therapy treatment from their neck-centered issues are often surprised to learn that some other problems they’ve been experiencing might be related. So even if you think you can “live with” not being able to turn your neck fully, other problems can accumulate.

For example, if you have chronic migraines or frequent bouts of tension headaches, a pinched nerve in your neck or over strained neck muscles due to poor posture may actually be the culprit, rather than your diet or your busy schedule. In addition, you may find that the problems you’ve been having with shoulder mobility — or shooting pains down your arms and hands — often spring from compressed nerves in your upper vertebrae.

Untreated neck pain can even lead to issues you might never expect, such as balance problems or trouble gripping objects. That’s because each of the nerve roots located in your upper vertebrae are connected to other parts of your body, from your shoulders to each of your fingers.

How can neck pain and headaches be treated?

Once we’ve pinpointed the main cause of your neck pain and stiffness, as well as headaches that we’ve determined stem from upper vertebrae issues, we’ll develop a treatment plan with you. In your sessions, the muscles and joints surrounding your neck will be mobilized and/or massaged to assist with proper spine mechanics and reducing the unnecessary tension on your spine. You will also be taken through moves that build strength and flexibility. Our Physical therapist will also help you learn how to better position yourself during your daily life to avoid relapses, including ergonomic and posture tips.

Contact us today so we can help you quickly resolve the debilitating neck pain you’re feeling now – and learn how to prevent it in the future. Looking for physical therapy in Simsbury? No problem! We are located in Canton CT, and close to the Simsbury, and West Hartford line. 

Hear from some of our patients who we treated for Neck Pain
I was having difficulty making a good turn, not to mention finishing the round. Stiff neck, sore shoulder, and a chronic achy lower back with spasms. Then came BodyFit. Cindy developed flexibility and...
 I was having difficulty making a good turn, not to mention finishing the round. Stiff neck, sore shoulder, and a chronic achy lower back with spasms. Then came BodyFit. Cindy developed flexibility and strengthening techniques to alleviate/deal with the pain. My swing is bigger, drives are longer, and scoring is now sharp on the incoming 9! Go see BodyFit for lower scores 
Brian L
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I have had such a great experience with Cindy. She is kind, easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable in her field. She goes out of her way to do whatever she can to help you. I couldn’t say...
 I have had such a great experience with Cindy. She is kind, easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable in her field. She goes out of her way to do whatever she can to help you. I couldn’t say enough about her. I would recommend her to anyone. She is outstanding! 
Carrie
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I had been having trouble with my knees for over a year. I had to stop running altogether and was having trouble doing the WOD's at the gym. I had been to two surgeons, cortisone shots and physical...
 I had been having trouble with my knees for over a year. I had to stop running altogether and was having trouble doing the WOD's at the gym. I had been to two surgeons, cortisone shots and physical therapy already and didn't know what else to do. Surgery wasn't an option and I wasn't ready to give up. I read an article about BodyFit and Cindy and decided to give it a try. I was hesitant at first because BodyFit is out of network for my insurance and I didn't know if it would be any different from what I already had done. It was definitely worth it! I signed up for a series of treatments and my knees started feeling better. The pain I experienced everyday and especially at night started to go away. I am working on adding more exercises that I never thought I would be able to do again. Cindy is very knowledgeable and really listens to you. She sets up a plan customized just for you. I never felt rushed and she never looked at the clock. She only takes one person at a time. Most importantly, she truly wants to help you and get you back to whatever it is you are trying to do. My knees are still a work in process but I feel I wouldn't have come this far without her help. 
Kris K
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