CERVICAL TRACTION: WHAT IS IT, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHY DOES IT HELP
Cervical Traction: What Is It, How It Works, and Why It Helps
Neck pain can significantly impact daily life, leading to discomfort, limited mobility, and even headaches. One effective treatment option for neck-related issues is cervical traction, a physical therapy technique designed to alleviate pain and restore mobility. At Emery Physical Therapy, we utilize cervical traction as part of our comprehensive treatment programs in MT Prospect, IL and Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
What is Cervical Tractio...
Posted on 2025-01-18
CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP WITH HEADACHES?
Did you know physical therapy can possibly help with headaches? Read below to learn more on how physical therapy may be able to help you relieve your headaches.
Headaches caused by musculoskeletal issues include muscle tightness and tension, tightness in the upper back, disk problems, decreased motion at the neck and even poor posture. Sometimes when patients come into physical therapy and complain of neck pain with associated headaches they are most of the time unaware that both could be ...
Posted on 2018-07-31
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR HEADACHES
How many hours per day do you spend in front of the computer? How long do you spend looking at your phone? Spending even 30 minutes in front of the computer or a phone creates enough visual strain to cause the development of trigger points through the upper traps and cervical muscles.
What are Trigger Points?.
Trigger points are nodules or “knots” within the muscle fibers that cause referred pain to other areas of the body. Trigger points are formed by overuse of the mu...
Posted on 2017-07-03
