I was just talking to my team, and we were discussing the effectiveness of ongoing hands-on treatment for neck pain.
Relying solely on continuous hands-on treatment for neck pain will not yield the desired results. It feels good in the moment, it is like a small dopamine hit, or a sugar rush, but the problem will just come back.
You need to understand the limitations of this approach. It will lead to prolonged discomfort and limited improvement in your condition. You will be reliant on your practitioner every month to get you moving again. This disempowers you and will leave you frustrated by your problem coming back. I don’t want that for you. I want you to experience lasting relief and regain your mobility quickly.
So here is what I want to share with you today:
Understanding the Role of Active Rehabilitation
Hands-on treatment provides temporary relief. It has a role, but typically in the start of the process to settle your pain. Beyond this, once pain is settled, you must take the next step. These are the movement and strength connections not supporting your neck. It’s crucial to incorporate active rehabilitation exercises into your routine.
These exercises strengthen the muscles supporting your neck and shoulders. This promotes long-term stability and significantly reducing the risk of future pain episodes. If you do not do this step your problem will come back. Period.
Addressing Underlying Causes
Continuous hands-on treatment often focuses on symptom management. It will never address the underlying causes of neck pain. You feel good for a week or two, or perhaps a month, then your problem comes back.
You see, the soreness you are getting is due to your body not having what it needs to resolve the issue. It does not have the required movement or strength to support the stresses in your life. This may be working from home, looking after the children, or juggling your to do list. Life is stressful and your body needs to be strong to support this. Missing this step leaves you frustrated, reliant on a practitioner to continually “fix” your neck and disempowered.
You must address factors such as poor posture, muscle imbalances, and ergonomic issues. This will alleviate your discomfort and prevent its recurrence. By doing this, your pain will stop coming back, you will feel resilient and confident in your body. This flows on you getting back to doing what you love with passion and enthusiasm.
Listen, I hope this was helpful.
P.S: Want to learn more about how we can help you achieve lasting relief from neck pain?
Ross Kinsella
