Neck pain is a common complaint that can significantly impact daily life, causing discomfort and limiting mobility. The osteopathic approach offers a holistic, patient-centered method to address neck pain, focusing on treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms. This approach helps your doctor treat the root cause of your issue instead of just dulling the symptoms. Dr. Darin Bush at Mobility Spine and Sports in Fort Lauderdale, FL, can explain the osteopathic approach to neck pain and finding relief.

Treating Neck Pain With Osteopathy

Your osteopath is trained to understand the body's musculoskeletal system deeply. They believe that the body's structure and function are interconnected and that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. This philosophy guides their approach to diagnosing and treating conditions like neck pain.

To address your neck pain, your doctor in Fort Lauderdale, FL, will first take a detailed medical history, ask about lifestyle factors, and perform a physical examination. This helps identify the root cause of the neck pain, possibly due to muscle strain, poor posture, injury, or underlying conditions like arthritis.

One of the key components of osteopathic care is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). OMT involves hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. For neck pain, an osteopath may use various techniques, such as:

• Soft Tissue Techniques involve gentle pressure and stretching to relax muscles, improve circulation, and alleviate pain.
• Muscle Energy Techniques: These require the patient to use their muscles against a counterforce applied by your doctor, helping to improve range of motion and muscle function.
• High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Techniques: These quick, therapeutic movements can help restore motion to restricted joints.

Beyond OMT, your osteopath emphasizes a holistic approach to pain management. They may recommend lifestyle modifications, such as ergonomic adjustments at work or home, exercises to strengthen the neck and upper back, and stress management techniques. Nutritional advice and guidance on maintaining a healthy weight can also be part of the treatment plan, as overall health significantly affects musculoskeletal health. Additionally, treatments such as Osteopathic Manipulation, Neuromuscular Reeducation, Interventional injections, and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy are available to address neck pain with a holistic and regenerative approach. These therapies focus on reducing inflammation, enhancing healing, and restoring mobility, offering patients a comprehensive range of options for effective pain relief.

Contact Our Osteopath Today

Find out how to treat the root cause of your pain. Contact Dr. Bush at Mobility Spine and Sports in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to learn more about neck pain and how to treat it through osteopathic medicine. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (954) 414-7080.