Stiffness in the Head Neck and Spine

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited head neck and spine mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Loss of ROM in the head neck and spine
  • Pain in the head neck and spine
  • Swelling in the head neck and spine
Causes
  • Tension headaches
  • Cluster headaches
  • Migraine headaches
  • Tumor
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Muscle sprain/strain
  • Poor posture
  • Trauma
  • Fracture
  • Herniated disc
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bone spur
  • Spondylosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Stress
  • Stenosis
  • Sciatica
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Upper and lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Stiffness in the Head Neck and Spine Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow

Stiffness in the Head Neck and Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
  • Curl Press
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Hummers