Physiotherapy in Chronic Neck Pain

Various physical agents such as electrotherapy, hotpack (warm compress) and ultrasound therapy will be used within the standard physiotherapy intervention. These approaches are effective methods to reduce pain, relax muscles and accelerate healing. Home exercises are daily neck exercises recommended by a specialist physiotherapist.

Trigger point therapy is a common method used in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. This method involves manually releasing trigger points. Approaches such as pressure applications and stretching techniques are used. Muscle functions are improved by loosening painful muscle knots. Muscle flexibility and endurance are increased with home exercises.

"Kinesiology taping is an elastic band technique used for pain management and muscle activity support. It accelerates healing by increasing blood circulation. It supports and protects the muscles in the neck and shoulder area.~It provides supportive stabilization without restricting joint movements. It facilitates movement by reducing pain. It targets muscle strengthening and mobilization with home exercises"

Cervical and scapular mobilization includes manual therapy techniques aimed at increasing the range of motion of the joints in the spine and shoulder area. Mobilization is applied to the cervical spine and shoulder joints. Relaxation is provided in the muscles around the shoulder and neck. Cervical and scapular stability is improved. Postural disorders are corrected and range of motion is increased. Sustainability of mobilization is ensured with home exercises.