Watauga Orthopaedics Blog

Everyone experiences cervical or neck pain from time to time. It could be due to a bad sleeping position or being in a hunched over sitting position at work.

As we get older, we may experience unexplained neck pain and stiffness. The reason for this is that the vertebral bones begin to rub against each other as you move, because the protective discs in your neck can wear down and dry out over time.

Between each set of two adjacent vertebrae in the spine – which extends all the way from the neck to the lower back – is a cushion composed of cartilage called a disc.

Physical therapy deals with the preservation, rehabilitation, and improvement of physical capability and function in a patient. Therapists employ techniques such as exercise, stretching, the use of assistive devices, external modalities (such as hot or cold therapy), and education to help patients improve their health and get stronger.

Weight-bearing joints like hips and knees play a critical role every time you sit or stand. Behind the scenes, your joints work in close coordination so you can move with ease.