Neck pain can happen to anyone, affecting daily lives and overall quality of life. Whether it’s caused by poor posture or muscle strain, it is possible to manage the pain and reduce discomfort.
The most common non-invasive and effective treatments for neck pain include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupuncture. The team at Latitude Health personalizes the treatment options based on the cause and severity of neck pain.
Neck pain occurs when the muscles, soft tissues or joints supporting the neck are injured or strained. Here are common causes that can strain the neck muscles leading to pain & reduced range of motion.
Spending long hours hunched over laptops or sleeping in an awkward position
Activities such as carrying heavy bags on one shoulder or repetitive motion
Injuries such as whiplash and sports injuries can injure neck muscles
These are conditions which worsen with age.
Pinched nerves can cause pain, tingling or numbness in the neck.
Emotional stress causes tightness in the neck muscles.
Conditions like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Lack of physical activity weakens neck muscles.
Physiotherapy adopts a non-invasive, natural approach to treating neck pain symptoms leading to long-term recovery. The treatments focus on strengthening neck muscles, reducing pain, relieving muscle tension and restoring your normal range of motion. At, we customize the treatment plans based on the individual causes of pain, lifestyle and medical history.
The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Neck Pain
Physiotherapy helps manage neck pain by addressing the root cause of pain.
Our Brampton physiotherapists use stretching and joint mobilization to restore your neck mobility.
We help strengthen neck muscles and reduce the chances of recurring strains.
You can maintain a proper posture which helps prevent neck pain.
Physiotherapy treatments relieve injuries and support your safe return to normal activities without complications.
Here are the common physiotherapy treatments for neck pain we use:
We use various forms of manual therapy to reduce your discomfort, relieve pain and restore mobility.
Physiotherapists prescribe specific strengthening and stretching exercises to restore your neck mobility and make the muscles stronger.
Our physiotherapists guide you on how to maintain a proper posture whether at work or home.
Shockwave therapy promotes healing by stimulating blood flow and reducing inflammation in the affected neck area.
Besides physiotherapy, here are other conservative treatments that help manage neck pain.
Physiotherapy is an excellent option for addressing neck pain, but other disciplines, including chiropractic care, massage therapy, and osteopathy, can also play a significant role in treatment. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans designed to alleviate your pain and restore optimal mobility.
We begin with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your neck pain and provide an accurate diagnosis. Based on our findings, we recommend targeted treatments, such as manual therapy and specific exercises, to support your recovery and help prevent the issue from recurring.
