Headaches & Neck Pain
"Are You Struggling with Neck and Head Discomfort That's Impacting Your Daily Life?"
- Do you find it challenging to turn your head while driving, reach into overhead cabinets, or perform your regular activities at work or home?
- Have you tried various remedies like heating pads, ice, massages, or medications, but nothing seems to provide lasting relief?
- Are you frustrated by the recurring discomfort despite previous attempts at treatment, including physical therapy?
We’re here to help you find long-term solutions to alleviate your neck discomfort and regain your quality of life!
At Phoenix Osteopractic Physical Therapy, led by Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic we specialize in treating various neck conditions, including joint stiffness, headaches, tension, muscle strains, injuries, and degenerative disc disease.
Typical Causes of Neck Discomfort:
- Impaired Mechanics: Weakness and muscular imbalances affecting joint range of motion and posture.
- Injury: Sudden force or strain on the tissue.
- Chronic compensations: Previous injuries or future accident concerns leading to altered muscle usage and overuse.
Specific Treatments for Neck Pain and Headaches Include:
- Correcting thoracic and neck posture.
- Reducing muscle tension in the upper neck.
- Improving neck and chest muscle flexibility.
- Utilizing manipulation, manual joint mobilizations, and traction to increase joint mobility.
- Activating deep neck flexors and shoulder blade muscles optimally.
- Applying massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, cupping, and dry needling to enhance tissue mobility.
- Performing nerve exercises to reduce nerve sensitivity and associated discomfort.
Key Concepts to Understand:
- Tissues can recover with proper assistance, transitioning from the inflammatory stage to the recovery stage.
- Imaging results may not always correlate with discomfort, as pain can persist despite no evident structural issues.
- Soreness after exercise is normal and indicates tissue adaptation and growth.
Returning to previous activities is achievable with appropriate guidance, mechanics, and gradual tissue loading.
If you’re ready to address your neck discomfort and reclaim your active lifestyle, schedule an appointment with us at Phoenix Osteopractic Physical Therapy in Rowlett, TX.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Phoenix Osteopractic Physical Therapy in Rowlett, TX
- Mark B.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic was recommended to me by other patients of his, and I’m so grateful to have found him. After seeing so many doctors, I thought I was going to just live with back pain. He not only identified the areas that could help, he also told me what to do when it was hurting. He developed a physical therapy and exercise regimen that helped accomplish the goal of no more pain. He also helped with my neuropathy and balance and has worked with my doctors to improve my well-being overall.
He did dry needling which really helped get the pain in check while he worked on the areas that contributed to the pain. He also did the other wave therapy that helped alot as well. Basically, he went to the root of all the problems and improved life for me. I recommend Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic
to anyone. His empathy, professionalism and skills are outstanding.
- Ken N.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic is very knowledgeable in physical therapy. I visited him for lower back and neck pain that caused headaches. Lower back pain affected by daily life physically and mentally.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic corrected my back and neck pain. He also went above and beyond with teaching me preventative and corrective stretching exercises. As well as sending me recommendations on products to buy to prevent future pain and correcting my bad posture. Along with following up with me to see how I am feeling.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic is definitely one of the best in the business and is very personable. He made me feel comfortable on every visit and it’s always a pleasure speaking to him!