Torticollis is a neck condition that can affect both children and adults in Creve Coeur, Missouri. This condition is also called wry neck, and it causes the head to tilt to one side. This awkward posture can make it much harder to do normal daily activities, but there are physical therapy techniques here in town that can be used to treat torticollis.
- Soft tissue mobilization
Most cases of torticollis are caused by issues with the muscles on one side of the neck. In many cases, the issue that causes this condition is a high level of tension in the affected muscles, and soft tissue mobilization is a therapy technique that can help decrease this tension.
Soft tissue mobilization is a type of manual therapy, and it involves therapists massaging and manipulating tense muscles with their hands. For example, these movements can help break up areas of scar tissue from a sports-related neck injury, and breaking up this scar tissue can make the neck muscles less tense. In turn, this can help torticollis patients by allowing them to have a head posture that’s closer to normal.
- Kinesiotherapy
Another torticollis physical therapy method that’s often a part of treatment plans is kinesiotherapy. This technique uses a specially designed tape, and the application of this tape can have a number of benefits for torticollis patients.
For one thing, the tape can be applied in ways that gently stretch the tense neck muscles that cause wry neck. Its unique design also means it can last for several days without having to be reapplied. Another benefit of this therapy is that it’s designed to increase blood flow to the affected area. In turn, the greater blood flow can help get extra oxygen and nutrients to the tense muscles, and it can also help the body’s natural relaxing chemicals to get to these muscles.
Find out about the torticollis physical therapy that Excel Sports & Physical Therapy offers in Creve Coeur, MO
Excel Sports & Physical Therapy is proud to have a clinic in Creve Coeur, and our team here is ready to help treat torticollis and many other neck issues. The free screenings we offer can help people learn more about their condition, and they’re also designed to provide information we need to build you a personalized therapy plan. These plans are designed to benefit you by:
- Reducing pain
- Increasing range of motion
- Improving muscle strength
- Increasing ability to do normal daily activities
Don’t wait any longer to get help with a neck problem. Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.
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