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ToP TiPs For neck Pain
DR NILESH SONI
Dynamic Physical Therapy Services
43-43 Kissena Blvd., Suite 110
Flushing, NY 11355
about dr soni
Dr Nilesh Soni has been
a clinician for the past 30
years and is one of the lead-
ing industry experts in the
field of Physical Therapy in
New York. Dr Soni founded
Dynamic Physical Therapy what type of difficulties can
Services in 2003 in response eck pain ranks among driving, playing sports, or sim- neck pain cause?
to community need for a the top 5 musculoskel- ply turning their heads. The
state of art outpatient phys- Netal disorders affecting majority of neck pain episodes Neck pain can cause any of the
30% of the population in the do not require surgery and re-
following signs:
ical therapy practice dedi- United States. Neck pain is pain spond best to physical therapy. • Inability to bend or rotate the
cated towards pain manage- felt in the back of the neck – the Physical therapists design indi- neck
ment and treatment of older upper spine area, just below the vidualized treatment programs • Difficulty looking up
adults.
head. When certain nerves are to help people with neck pain • Difficulty looking over the
His credentials include affected, the pain can extend reduce or eliminate pain, re- shoulder
Doctorate of Physical Ther- beyond the back of the neck to gain normal movement, and • Weak arm and shoulder mus-
apy from MGH Institute Of areas such as the upper back, get back to their regular activ- cles
Health Sciences, Masters in shoulder, and arm. ities. • Muscle spasms
Physical Therapy from New Neck pain can be caused by Neck pain can cause any of the
York University, another sudden trauma such as a fall, what do you feel? following symptoms:
Masters in Physical Therapy sports injury, or car accident, People with neck pain may • Pain in the neck, upper back,
from University of Bombay, or by long-term problems in the experience stiffness in the shoulders, arms, or hands
India , and he is a Board spine. neck, and may describe the • Numbness or tingling in the
Certified Geriatric Clinical pain they feel as: neck, shoulders, arms, or
Specialist by the American women are more likely • Dull ache hands
Physical Therapy Associa- to suffer neck pain than • Stabbing • Weakness in the arms
tion. • Sharp • Increased pain when cough-
At Dynamic Physical men. Poor posture, obe- • Pins and needles ing, sneezing, reaching, or sit-
ting
Therapy, Dr Soni has imple- sity, smoking, repetitive • Throbbing • Inability to stand straight or sit
• Tingling
mented innovative programs lifting, office and comput- Neck pain caused by irritat- up straight
such as the Lumbar Spine ed nerves may extend into the • Stiffness when trying to move,
Rehabilitation program and er work, and involvement upper back, shoulder blades, or a feeling of being “stuck” in
hands-on treatment proto-
cols focused on myofascial in athletic activity are all shoulders, arms, or hands. This a position such as stooped for-
release procedures for spine risk factors for developing condition is called “radiculop- ward, or with the head leaning
to the side
pain management. neck pain. athy.” Our expert staff physical • Tight muscles
therapist can help determine if
You can reach Dr Soni this condition is occurring, and • Headaches
via email at dynamicpts@ Individuals with neck pain will develop an individualized • Inability to remain in one posi-
gmail.com can have difficulty perform- treatment plan to address your tion for a long period of time,
ing activities such as working, specific condition. such as sitting or standing, due
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