Non-specific neck pain

Nonspecific neck pain is the opposite of specific neck pain. Specific neck pain is a condition that can be diagnosed by imaging examination, for example. Think of osteoarthritis or a herniated disc. As long as we cannot categorise neck pain into one of these specific forms of neck pain, we call the symptoms aspecific. This form of neck pain is not serious and therefore often subsides within 6 weeks. It is often difficult to pinpoint a clear cause. After all, it can be many different things. If you suffer from neck pain, a physiotherapist can certainly help you. It is often recommended to see a manual therapist because he or she specialises in complaints related to the spine.

In this form of neck pain, several symptoms may be present. We often see a combination of pain and stiffness. It also happens that the neck moves less smoothly which can cause complaints when driving a car, for example.

To diagnose non-specific neck pain, the physiotherapist starts the initial treatment by asking a number of questions. From these, the physiotherapist can gather information about your neck pain, this gives the physiotherapist an idea of where the symptoms may be coming from. Next, the physiotherapist will do and number of tests and see if there is less mobility, for example. The physiotherapist will always inform you where the symptoms are coming from and discuss with you how best to treat it.

Treatment for this type of neck pain can vary. Treatment totally depends on what kind of symptoms are experienced. Often, treatment consists of a combination of pain relief and exercise therapy. The physiotherapist will explain which treatment is best for you and discuss this with you and tailor it personally.

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