Neck and Back Common Complaints

how is mechanical neck pain/stiffness treated?

cervical ROM exercises

PROM/AROM

education

what is cervical radiculopathy?

a condition where a nerve in the neck becomes compressed, damaged or irritated

how does cervical radiculopathy present?

pain, numbness, tingling or weakness that can radiate from the neck, down the shoulder and into the hand

how is cervical radiculopathy treated?

manual therapy

AROM/PROM/strengthening

education and advice

postural re - education

how is whiplash treated?

ROM exercises

strengthening

stretching

how is cervical spondylosis (OA) treated?

strengthening

stretching

how is mechanical thoracic pain treated?

postural correction

joint mobilisation

stretching and ROM

strengthening

how does costovertebral joint pain present?

sharp or aching pain in the mid back that worsens with deep breathing, coughing or twisting movements

tenderness on palpation

how is costovertebral joint pain treated?

stretches for chest and rib muscles

strengthening exercises

what is the costovertebral joint?

connects the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae