What Is The Best Treatment For Neck And Shoulder Pain?

24 Aug What Is The Best Treatment For Neck And Shoulder Pain?

Wondering what is the best treatment for neck and shoulder pain? This blog post serves to answer those questions.

Any treatment or form of manual therapy and exercise therapy is the ideal treatment plan. Often times they typically go hand in hand. However, most times there will be a variety of soft tissues limitations, joint restrictions and/or muscle weaknesses/imbalances. This is why the true multidisciplinary approach is the best form of care with people of our population.

Bones in the cervical spine and the upper body musculature that attaches to the bone makes up the neck. Shoulders are one of the most complex yet moveable joints in the body. Additionally, shoulders are a ball and socket joint which moves in a variety of directions. Bodies are complex in their structural components, each requires many engaged muscle groups to work optimally.

Chiropractic: as we all know, they are the bone/joint experts. Humans perform movements in the same way time after time until corrected. Therefore, bones/joints move and glide in those same patterns time after time as well. Restrictions in terms of hyper (meaning more) or hypo (meaning less) occur in joints that are moved in certain directions consistently over a period of time. The most efficiently used joints typically see the most movement while there is less movement in the opposite. While correcting movement patterns with the intention of creating new ones, Chiropractic is going to be the most effective way to ensure the bones/joints of the neck and shoulder are moving in the best way possible.

Massage Therapy: as we all know, they are the soft tissues experts. With every joint restrictions there will always be a muscle restriction. Additionally, muscle tightness often correlates with muscle weakness. If a muscle is tight it cannot fully expand or contract; which defines strength a.k.a. weakness. Neck and shoulder dysfunctions most commonly show up with postural deficiencies and with those deficiencies typically arise a set of lengthened and shortened muscles. Human biomechanics and how the body operates commonly present the petoral tightness complaint. Massage therapy will be best suited in the role to help reduce musculature tension in the shoulder and neck in order to correct its new positioning.

Physiotherapy: as we all know, are the exercise experts. As previously mentioned, both Chiropractic and Massage Therapy are the experts at ensuring bones/joints and associated muscles are sitting in the best position and moving in the most effective way possible. Consequently, they will never remain that way without strengthening those new movement patterns. This is where Physiotherapists strive the most. Taking specific muscle groups that are optimally positioned and providing specific exercises to ensure the body can adapt and support these new movement patterns.

To sum this all up, any form of therapy will be the best treatment for neck and shoulder pain. However, if searching to achieve the best approach to care with the most long last results, a true multidisciplinary approach is the best. Utilizing each profession in the area they are experts in will ensure long term results.

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3. Effective Exercises for Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief

Neck and shoulder pain can stem from various causes, including poor posture, muscle strain, or even stress. Incorporating targeted exercises into your routine can help alleviate discomfort and prevent future issues.

How These Exercises Help with Neck and Shoulder Pain:
1. Strengthens Muscles: Specific exercises focus on strengthening the neck and shoulder muscles, providing better support and reducing pain.
2. Improves Posture: Consistent practice can correct posture imbalances that often contribute to neck and shoulder pain.
3. Increases Flexibility: Stretching exercises enhance the flexibility of your muscles, reducing stiffness and improving range of motion.
4. Promotes Relaxation: Gentle movements can help relieve tension in the neck and shoulders, offering a soothing effect.

To learn more about effective exercises for relieving neck and shoulder pain, watch this video by MYo Lab Health & Wellness:

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