Cervical/Neck DJD Arthrits

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the cervical/neck, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.
Symptoms
  • Neck pain
  • Neck stiffness
  • Radicular pain into shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the neck
  • Point tender on affected joint
Causes
  • Repetitive stress injury
  • Sudden fall or trauma
  • Faulty neck mechanics
  • Arthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Posture program
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
Phase One
Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Neck Support For Pillow
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Side Lying Open Book
Phase Two
Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
Phase Three
Purchase Phase

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