Rehabilitation after cervical spine surgery is a critical component of the recovery process, aiming to optimize healing, restore mobility, and regain function in the neck and upper body. This guide provides insights into post-surgical rehabilitation after cervical spine surgery, including the goals, phases, exercises, and considerations for a successful recovery.
Cervical degenerative disc disease is a condition characterized by the deterioration of the intervertebral discs in the cervical spine, leading to neck pain, stiffness, and potentially other symptoms such as radiating pain or numbness into the arms and hands. In this guide, we'll delve into cervical degenerative disc disease, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition.
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition characterized by compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the cervical spine, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates into the arms and hands. This guide aims to provide insight into cervical radiculopathy, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in its management.
Cervical stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal in the neck narrows, leading to compression of the spinal cord and nerves. This narrowing can result from various factors and may cause symptoms such as neck pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms and hands. Let's explore what cervical stenosis is, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and how physical therapy can help manage this condition effectively.
Cervicogenic headache is a type of headache that originates from the cervical spine (neck) or its associated structures. It is characterized by pain that is referred to the head from a source in the neck, often due to musculoskeletal issues or nerve compression. This guide will explore cervicogenic headache, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and how physical therapy plays a crucial role in its management.
Torticollis, commonly known as "wry neck," is a condition characterized by an abnormal, often painful, head position. The head may tilt to one side, while the chin points to the opposite side, due to muscle contraction or other issues affecting the neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoid muscle. This guide provides an overview of torticollis, its underlying causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in its management.
Whiplash is a neck injury commonly associated with rear-end car collisions but can also result from sports accidents, falls, or other traumatic events. It occurs when the head is suddenly jerked forward and then backward, causing the neck muscles and ligaments to stretch beyond their normal range. This blog post aims to provide an educational overview of whiplash, its underlying causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and what to expect during physical therapy sessions.
Cervical herniated disc is a common condition that can cause neck pain, discomfort, and other symptoms. It occurs when the inner gel-like core of a spinal disc in the neck area protrudes through the outer layer, pressing on nearby nerves. This blog post aims to provide an educational overview of cervical herniated discs, their underlying causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and what to expect during physical therapy sessions.
Cervical spondylosis, commonly known as neck arthritis, is a condition that affects the joints and discs in the cervical spine (neck). As we age, the wear and tear on our spine can lead to the development of this condition, causing pain and stiffness in the neck. In this guide, we'll explore cervical spondylosis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.
Tendinitis or tendinosis can occur in tendons exposed to overuse conditions (e.g., runners, racquet sports, golf, etc) or intrinsic tissue degeneration (e.g., age-related degeneration). The healing potential of a torn or pathologic tendon varies depending on anatomic location (e.g., Achilles vs. Rotator cuff).
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