PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR NECK PAIN
Description
Types of Mechanical Neck Pain & Physiotherapy Management
1. Postural Neck Pain
Cause: Poor posture during computer work or mobile use.
Associated condition: Text Neck
Management
Postural correction training
Ergonomic advice
Stretching of upper trapezius
Strengthening deep neck flexors
Common exercises:
Chin Tuck Exercise
Scapular Retraction Exercise
2. Cervical Mobility Deficit (Stiff Neck)
Symptoms
Limited neck movement
Pain during rotation or side bending
Management
Joint mobilization
Stretching exercises
Cervical ROM exercises
Heat therapy
Electrotherapy may include:
Therapeutic Ultrasound
3. Cervical Muscle Strain
Cause
Sudden movement
Overuse
Sleeping in wrong position
Symptoms
Localized pain
Muscle tenderness
Spasm
Management
Rest and pain relief modalities
Trigger point therapy
Gentle stretching
Gradual strengthening
Pain relief therapy:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
4. Cervical Stability Deficit
Cause
Weak deep neck stabilizing muscles
Poor muscular control
Management
Deep neck flexor strengthening
Stability exercises
Postural retraining
Exercises:
Isometric Neck Exercises
5. Movement Coordination Impairment
Symptoms
Pain during repeated neck movements
Muscle fatigue
Management
Neuromuscular control exercises
Functional movement training
Postural correction
Common Physiotherapy Goals for Mechanical Neck Pain
✔ Reduce pain and muscle spasm
✔ Restore cervical mobility
✔ Improve posture
✔ Strengthen neck and shoulder muscles
✔ Prevent recurrence