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Home Physical Therapy Injuries and Conditions Head/Neck Herniated Cervical Disc
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Physical Therapy for Herniated Disc

When a cervical disc becomes herniated, the disc can press on nerves and cause pain, numbness and tingling. A disc can be damaged by a fall or accident, repeated straining of the neck, lifting weights, violent twisting and can occur without any specific mechanism of injury.

Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in Your Neck

  • Neck Pain – an achy pain
  • Numbness, tingling, pain, weakness in one or both arms
  • Cannot straighten your neck without extreme pain

Diagnosis of a Herniated Neck Disc

Your physician will evaluate your injury by taking a complete medical history, including mechanism of injury, prior injuries, and symptoms. Your physician will perform a complete examination of your neck. Your physician may also send you for an MRI or CT scan.

Treatment for Herniated Neck Disc

  • Use ice for 20 minutes on with 40 minutes off for the first 72 hours
  • Heat Pack
  • Take an anti – inflammatory or pain medication prescribed by your physician
  • A neck collar or neck brace may be issued to help relieve muscle spasms
  • Massage
  • Traction – relieves pressure in the neck by putting the bones and muscles under tension

Rehabilitation For Herniated Neck Disc

Your physical therapist will work with you to reduce pain and strengthen the muscles that support your neck and shoulder.

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    Neck Strain & Spasms

    A strain occurs in muscles; specifically it is the tearing or stretching of muscle fibers. Neck strains can result from whiplash. A spasm can occur when the muscles contract involuntarily either as the result of an injury, overuse, poor posture, or stress.

    Symptoms

    • Pain and tenderness in your neck
    • Pain when moving your head
    • Tension headaches
    • Muscles are hard, tight and painful

    Diagnosis

    Your physician will evaluate your injury by taking a complete medical history, including mechanism of injury, prior injuries and symptoms. Your physician will perform a complete examination of your neck. Your physician may also send you for an x-ray.

    Treatment

    • Use ice on the area for 20 minutes on with 40 minutes off for the first 72 hours
    • Heat Pack
    • Take an anti-inflammatory or pain medication as prescribed by your physician
    • Stretching the neck muscles
    • Massage
    • Physical Therapy

    Prevention

    • Strengthen the muscles that surround your neck
    • If you are at a desk throughout the day, take breaks and stretch your neck
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