Yes, it is possible to treat neck pain caused by office work with physiotherapy. Neck pain physiotherapy in Sherwood Park focuses on addressing the underlying causes of neck pain, improving posture, strengthening muscles, and promoting mobility. Here’s how physiotherapy can help with neck pain caused by office work:

Postural Correction: 

Our registered physiotherapists can assess your posture and provide comprehensive guidance on ergonomic adjustments to your workstation. This includes evaluating chair height, desk setup, monitor position, and other factors contributing to your posture. Correcting poor posture is essential for alleviating strain on the neck and preventing further discomfort or potential injuries. 

Strengthening Exercises: 

Strengthening exercises are an important component of neck pain physiotherapy, as they help improve muscle strength, endurance, and stability in the neck and surrounding areas. Some common strengthening exercises used in neck pain physiotherapy in Sherwood Park include:

Chin Tucks: Assume a seated or standing position with your shoulders relaxed. Gradually draw your chin towards your chest as if forming a double chin. Maintain this position for a brief duration, then release.

Neck Retraction: Begin in a neutral position with your head upright. Slowly draw your head straight back as if you’re trying to make a double chin. Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position. 

Side Neck Stretch: Maintain an upright posture while sitting or standing. Gently incline your head sideways, guiding your ear towards your shoulder until you sense a mild stretch on the opposite side of your neck. Maintain this position for 15-30 seconds before alternating sides.

Stretching Exercises: 

Stretching exercises are often prescribed in neck pain physiotherapy to help alleviate muscle tension, improve flexibility, and reduce discomfort in the neck and surrounding areas. Here are some common stretching exercises used in neck pain physiotherapy:

Upper Trapezius Stretch: Softly incline your head to one side, directing your ear toward your shoulder, then use the hand on the same side as your tilted head to apply gentle pressure to the top of your head. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Levator Scapulae Stretch: Gently lean your head to the side, directing your ear toward your shoulder, then use the hand on the same side to apply pressure to the top of your head, increasing the stretch on the opposite side of your neck.

Manual Therapy: 

Hands-on techniques like massage, joint mobilization, and soft tissue manipulation are integral components of our approach to addressing neck and shoulder pain at our physiotherapy clinic. Our registered therapists utilize gentle yet effective massage techniques to release tight muscles, improve circulation, and enhance relaxation in the neck and shoulder region.

Modalities: 

Modalities such as heat therapy, cold therapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation are versatile tools utilized in our physiotherapy clinic to effectively address neck pain and promote healing in the surrounding muscles and tissues. 

• Heat therapy is employed to increase blood flow, relax muscles, and reduce stiffness, providing immediate relief from pain and tension. 
• Cold therapy helps to minimize inflammation and numb soreness and alleviate acute pain by constricting blood vessels and reducing tissue swelling. 
• Ultrasound therapy utilizes high-frequency sound waves to deeply penetrate tissues, aiding in circulation promotion, inflammation reduction, and acceleration of the healing process. 
• Electrical stimulation techniques, like TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) and EMS (electrical muscle stimulation), are utilized to modulate pain signals, improve muscle function, and enhance tissue repair.