Top 3 Causes of Back Pain & Sciatica in NYC

11/29/2023

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Top 3 Causes of Back Pain & Sciatica in NYC

Unlocking the Mystery of Back Pain & Sciatica: Identifying the Top 3 Culprits in NYC

Back pain and sciatica can be debilitating, affecting your daily life and overall well-being.

Discovering the precise cause is crucial for effective treatment without resorting to invasive measures like surgeries or heavy medications.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the top three common causes of back pain and sciatica, equip you with the knowledge to identify them, and explore the root issues underlying each.

Cause #1: A Herniated Disc (Bulging Disc, "Slipped Disc"):

Identification: Symptoms: Sharp pain in the lower back, possibly extending into the buttocks or groin.

Diagnostic Tip: Tracing a specific line of pain down the leg with your finger is indicative of a herniated disc.

Technical Insight: The back side of your vertebrae pinching the nerve running down the back of your leg leads to sciatica.

Key Information:

Demographics: Typically seen in younger individuals, often resulting from trauma or repetitive stress.

Common Scenarios: Car crashes, traumatic events, or repetitive bending (e.g., frequent bending over as seen in certain professions like drywalling).

Cause #2: Arthritis, Stenosis, and Degenerative Disc Disease:

Identification: Symptoms: Pain with standing or walking, relieved when sitting down.

Diagnostic Tip: If you're over 50, experiencing pain while upright, and find relief when seated, there's a high likelihood of these conditions.

Commonality: About 95% of individuals over 50 exhibit at least one of these conditions on an X-Ray.

Key Information: Shared Mechanism: These often stem from the same aging-related process where intervertebral discs shrink, leading to pain and discomfort.

Improvement Possibility: Despite being common, these conditions can be improved with targeted interventions.

Cause #3: Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) and Pelvic Pain:

Identification: Symptoms: Frequent pain or discomfort with sitting or driving, pain when rolling over in bed, difficulty getting in and out of a car.

Characteristics: Common in childbirth; manifests as broad, hard-to-pinpoint pain, often wrapping around the outside of the leg.

Key Information: Analogy: Similar to a stack of blocks, where misalignment in the bottom block affects the entire structure.

Challenge: Often undetected in MRIs, making it trickier to diagnose.

Unveiling the Hidden Cause

This section emphasizes the importance of recognizing SI Joint issues, which might accompany other conditions like Stenosis, Arthritis, or Degenerative Disc Disease.

The insight here is that addressing the SI Joint problem first could pave the way for more effective solutions for other related issues.

Navigating Your Path to Relief

Identifying the cause of your back pain and sciatica is the first step towards relief.

If you resonate with any of the above causes or need more personalized insights, our team at Concierge Pain Relief is here to help.

Reach out for a free consultation with our back pain specialists, ensuring you receive a definitive answer about your condition and a roadmap for a swift return to normalcy.

Conclusion

Understanding the root causes of back pain and sciatica is pivotal for targeted and effective treatment.

Whether it's a herniated disc, age-related conditions, or issues with the SI Joint, a precise diagnosis opens the door to tailored solutions.

Don't let back pain dictate your life; take control by identifying the cause and embarking on a journey towards lasting relief.

For more information or to discuss your specific situation, feel free to contact us. We're dedicated to helping you reclaim a pain-free, active lifestyle.

>>Call us 24/7 at (646)-781-8884

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Back of Neck Pain

10/25/2023

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Back of Neck Pain

Are you experiencing "Back of Neck Pain"?

Is it disturbing your sleep or affecting your ability to concentrate at work?

Neck pain is a common complaint that can significantly affect your daily life.

One of the most typical areas of neck pain is in the cervical spine, specifically at the back of the neck.

This type of pain can be attributed to various factors, including poor posture, overuse, sleeping awkwardly, carrying heavy objects, or even trauma resulting from high-velocity incidents like slips and falls or car accidents. The good news is that effective treatment is available, and it can be both convenient and successful.

In this article, we'll explore the causes of back of neck pain and how doctors of physical therapy can provide in-home treatment, right in your apartment or office.

Common Causes of Back of Neck Pain
Understanding the root causes of back of neck pain is essential for effective treatment. Here are some common factors that can contribute to this discomfort:

Poor Posture:
Maintaining proper posture is crucial for neck health. Prolonged periods of slouching or hunching over electronic devices can strain the neck muscles, leading to pain in the cervical spine.

Overuse:
Repetitive activities that strain the neck muscles, such as heavy lifting, computer work, or carrying heavy bags, can lead to overuse injuries and pain.

Awkward Sleeping Positions:
Sleeping with your neck in an awkward position, such as using multiple pillows or sleeping on your stomach, can strain the neck and cause pain.

Trauma:
High-velocity incidents, like car accidents or slips and falls, can result in sudden and severe neck pain, often associated with whiplash injuries.

Stress:
Stress can manifest physically and result in tension in the neck and shoulders, leading to pain in the cervical spine.

The Role of Doctors of Physical Therapy for "Back of Neck Pain"
Doctors of physical therapy (DPTs) are skilled healthcare professionals who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal conditions and movement disorders. They can help address the specific issues causing your back of neck pain. Here's what you can expect from their treatment:

Evaluation: DPTs will perform a comprehensive evaluation to understand the underlying causes of your neck pain. This evaluation may include assessing your posture, range of motion, and muscle strength.

Diagnosis: Based on the evaluation, DPTs will provide a diagnosis, helping you understand the root causes of your pain. Common diagnoses may include herniated disc in the neck, slipped disc, bulging disc, pinched nerve, cervical radiculopathy, muscle spasm, trigger points, facet arthopathy, upper cross syndrome, postural syndrome, forward head posture, headaches or migraines such as tension headaches.

Individualized Treatment Plans: DPTs create personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, goals, and the nature of your condition.

Hands-On Manual Therapy: Physical therapists use hands-on manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain and tension in the neck and surrounding muscles. Manual therapy can loosen up or free up tight, restricted muscles or fascia, or unlock stuck vertebrae, and decompress a herniated disc and a pinched nerve.

Exercise and Stretching: DPTs will guide you through exercises and stretches to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and posture.

Posture Correction: If poor posture is a contributing factor, physical therapists can provide guidance on how to maintain better posture to prevent future neck pain.

In-Home Treatment for Back of Neck Pain
In today's fast-paced world, convenience is key when seeking healthcare solutions. In-home treatment for back of neck pain offers several advantages:

Personalized Care: Doctors of physical therapy provide one-on-one attention, ensuring that your treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs and comfort.

Comfort and Familiarity: Being treated in the comfort of your own home or office can enhance the therapeutic experience.

Flexible Scheduling: Back of neck pain can fluctuate in intensity, and schedules can be busy. In-home treatment offers flexibility to ensure you receive care when it's most convenient for you.

Effective Relief & Proven Results: In-home physical therapy can be just as effective as clinic-based therapy, offering you a convenient way to address your pain.

Contact Concierge Pain Relief If you're experiencing back of neck pain and are seeking convenient and successful treatment, don't hesitate to contact us at (646)-781-8884.

Our board-certified doctors of physical therapy are ready to provide you with expert in-home care. Whether your pain is due to poor posture, overuse, awkward sleeping positions, or trauma, we can help you on your path to relief and recovery. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.

Take the first step toward alleviating your back of neck pain. Contact us today and discover the convenience and effectiveness of in-home physical therapy.

Get Started with In-Home Neck Pain Relief Ready to experience the convenience and effectiveness of in-home physical therapy for back of neck pain?

Contact us at (646)-781-8884 to schedule an in-home visit and begin your journey toward relief and recovery. Our expert physical therapists are here to support you every step of the way, right in the comfort of your own home.

Contact Us Now to schedule an appointment and start your journey toward neck pain relief and improved well-being.

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How Can I Relieve Neck Pain in the Morning? (Home Physical Therapy)

2/24/2022

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How Can I Relieve Neck Pain in the Morning? (Home Physical Therapy)

We get this question a lot from our clients who receive home physical therapy in Manhattan, Brooklyn, inside and outside of NYC.

Here's some simple, proven, and effective tips to ease Neck Pain first thing in the morning...

Step 1: Check Your Mattress - How old is your mattress?  A proper mattress should be firm and not too soft. A firm mattress is helpful in supporting your entire spine (from your neck all the way down to your lower back).

Step 2: Check Your Pillow - How old is your pillow? A proper pillow should be able to keep the curvature of your neck... in other words, it should "fill in" and support the curve of your neck, regardless if you are sleeping on your left side, sleeping on your right side, or if you are sleeping flat on your back. Your pillow should not be so soft that it flattens out overnight while you are trying to sleep.

Step 3: Try a Warm or Hot Shower - A warm or hot shower will loosen up a stiff neck and ease neck pain. The warmth is soothing which can relax tight or tense neck muscles. Also, a warm shower can increase blood flow circulation to your neck area. And, you will have noticed this in the past if you've had gotten out of a hot shower, looked in the mirror, and saw that your shoulders, arms, or neck area was a little red. That kind of redness is proof that those areas experienced an increase in blood flow, because the redness is additional circulation coming to the surface of your skin. While in the warm shower, and if you are able, try to gently move your head in circles, both left and right movements.

Step 4: Avoid Ice/Cold Therapy for Neck Pain - The neck (cervical spine) is a sensitive area. Most people better and experience more relief and get back more flexibility and range of motion in their neck after using a hot pad or heat therapy, compared to using an ice pack or cold therapy on their neck. If you click this link here, you can read more about when to use ice versus when to use heat.

Next, if these tips do not work or do not provide you with any neck pain relief, then it might be time to seek a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is a Neck Specialist.

Now, if you didn't know, an expert Doctor of Physical Therapy can provide you with a proper diagnosis and hands-on manual therapy treatment at the very first visit. This is what we offer to busy New Yorkers who might be dealing with annoying neck pain that could be disturbing their sleep, getting in the way of working, or preventing them from doing the things they love... such as time with children or grandchildren, exercising, or even just reading.

Furthermore, what we have found to be effective is working with a Movement Expert who can:

1.) Find the Root-Cause of Your Neck Pain, and then...
2.) Fix the Root-Cause So That it Does Not Return.

If your Doctor of Physical Therapy does not identify where your neck pain is coming from, then they may be "chasing symptoms" or they may be treating the incorrect area.

When we are able to identify and find the root-cause of someone's neck pain during their first home visit, they should expect to feel at least 10-15% pain relief, if not more. This is much more possible if you have had neck pain for 3 weeks or 3 months. However, if you have been dealing with neck pain for 3 years, then may take 2-3 home visits to start feeling positive progress and neck pain relief, because having pain longer than 3 months is considered "chronic pain." And, it may a few follow up visits to feel some relief that you deserve.

If any of this sounds like you or sounds like what you are dealing with, then feel free to speak with our 24/7 receptionist by calling (646)-781-8884.

Our receptionist will collect some of your information, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy will personally call you back (typically the very same day, including weekends).

We wish you nothing but the best in getting neck pain relief and investing in your health and wellness.

Learn What Successful Treatment Looks Like

Call 24/7: (646)-781-8884

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We Help Busy New Yorkers Get Pain Free, Balanced, and Back to Normal... Even If They Tried Massage, Chiro, or PT... (and, Without Addictive Pain Meds, Injections, or Risky Surgery).

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NYC's Top Rated In-Home Physical Therapy

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