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Neck complaints

The most common neck complaint is non-specific neck pain, which is often associated with stiffness, reduced mobility and/or instability. Less frequent are neck complaints after a trauma (whiplash) or specific neck complaints such as a neck hernia.
Neck complaints

Neck complaints are common, can arise acutely or be present for a long time. Neck complaints are easy to treat. Interested in our approach? Make an appointment.

Our approach

During the intake, the fysiotherapist together with you to the possible cause of the complaints. A recovery plan is then drawn up.

Treatments

The treatment of neck complaints consists of manual therapy, Mulligan concept and/or dry needling. Exercise therapy regains mobility and load-bearing capacity of the neck.

All about Neck Pain

Neck complaints can arise after a trauma, work or sports. In addition to neck complaints, headache complaints, dizziness, shoulder and / or arm complaints can manifest themselves. If the complaints increase or do not decrease after three to four weeks, an assessment by a fysiotherapist desired. Consultation with the general practitioner is sometimes necessary for referral to a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon or sports physician.

 

Headaches and dizziness also occur, whether or not in relation to neck complaints. Our manual therapists have specific knowledge to diagnose headache and dizziness complaints. Based on specific training of the neck and/or balance system, we focus on a long-term solution. Are you affected by this? Click here for an appointment.

 

A neck hernia is less common. In many cases you have complaints such as radiating pain in the shoulder and arm, sometimes in combination with tingling and loss of feeling or strength. The medical term for a cervical disc herniation is cervical radicular syndrome. Often, a neck hernia will heal on its own and no surgery is required. The recovery process is promoted with the help of a fysiotherapist – thanks to our experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, we can help you with a quick and complete recovery. Click here for an appointment to have your neck assessed and a plan of action made.

 

A whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is the result of trauma. After a few days you often suffer from neck pain, sometimes accompanied by headache, dizziness, but also concentration problems and fatigue. The recovery mainly takes place during the first three months. Our fysioThrough active rehabilitation, therapists ensure that you can quickly pick up the thread of daily life. Click here to make an appointment to assess your neck and for a plan of action.

 

We treat neck complaints according to the care plan that we have co-developed. For questions, please contact your treating physician fysiotherapist.

Specific Neck complaints

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Stiff neck

Want to know more about rehabilitation for stiff neck complaints? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.

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Whiplash complaints

Would you like to know more about rehabilitation for whiplash complaints? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.

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Headache and/or dizziness complaints

Would you like to know more about rehabilitation for headache and/or dizziness? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.

Other complaints?

If your complaint is not listed on our site, please contact us. Based on a conversation and physical examination, assess what may be the matter. Then we can draw up a plan of action with you.

Our approach

During the intake, the complaint is mapped out on the basis of a short interview and physical examination. After the intake interview, the treatment plan will be discussed with you and the treatment can begin. Evaluation is carried out at regular intervals during the rehabilitation process. These tests consist of tests and/or questionnaires, which are discussed with you. Then the further treatment plan is outlined.
Intake

During the intake, your neck problem will be mapped out on the basis of a short interview and physical examination. The findings will be discussed with you.

Treatment plan

After the intake, a treatment plan is discussed. It states which treatment is best, after which a plan is made.

Therapy

If you have neck complaints, you will be treated according to one of our care plans. These have been specially developed for neck complaints and show good results.

Measuring moments

Tests will be taken at fixed times and questionnaires will be completed to monitor your rehabilitation. The outcome is evaluated and the treatment plan adjusted if necessary.

Treatments for Neck Pain

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Exercise therapy

During the exercise therapy we look for shortcomings and/or limitations that are present at that moment: mobility, balance, coordination, strength endurance, strength and speed. They differ per individual. You therefore receive exercise therapy that is tailored to your needs.

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Gait analysis and/or shoe advice

During the gait analysis, your old shoes will be assessed. You have to walk up and down in front of the camera a few times to film and analyze your walking pattern. You then walk barefoot in front of the camera several times and, if necessary, in corrected shoes to judge the difference. The gait pattern is then assessed frame by frame to determine whether there is compensation from the feet, knees and/or hip/pelvis and appropriate shoe advice can be given.

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Manual therapy

The aim of manual therapy is on the one hand to improve the functioning of the joints and on the other hand to improve your posture and movements. To this end, the manual therapist uses a number of specific techniques that can be applied in the joints.

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Dry Needling

Dry needling is the insertion of a 'dry' needle (without the addition of medication) into the affected muscle(s). The treatment often results in pain relief and improved mobility of the affected muscles and joints.

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Mulligan concept

The Mulligan concept is a safe and effective way of mobilizing joints. The therapy is pain-free, should give immediate improvement, which improvement should last for a long time.

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Shockwave

Shockwave is a treatment technique in which patients are exposed to powerful 'shock waves', which are precisely directed by means of a treatment head. In this way, these waves have a mechanical effect at the desired location in the body.

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Medical Taping Concept

We regularly tap according to the concept of medical taping to achieve a long-term effect of the treatment.

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Isokinetic strength test

This test is widely used within our rehabilitation programs to assess where you stand in rehabilitation, what the next steps are in recovery and whether you can start with (partial) sports resumption.

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Ultrasound

Using ultrasound, we can assess the tendons and muscles that may be involved in the complaint. This ensures that the treatment can be better tailored to the structure that is affected.

Make an appointment?

You can reach us by phone or email via the telephone number or registration form below. Clearly state the complaint. Then we make an appointment with a specialist fysiotherapist.