Limited range of motion for the neck is like high blood pressure to the heart. Limited range puts more stress on muscles, ligaments, joints, cartilage, discs….everything! Have full range of motion is vital to get rid of neck and should be the cornerstone returning your neck to health.

• How do you know if you have limited range?
• Try our simple at-home test to see if you pass or not.
• The 3 most common reasons for this test being limited are:

“The most common reason for NECK PAIN is limited range of motion.”

1. Adhesion

Adhesion is without a doubt the most common, most misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and mistreated reason for neck pain that relatively few providers are able to diagnose and treat. When present, it limits range, causes weakness and pain, and speeds up degeneration. It is a BIG deal! This is something we specialize in fixing at our office.

2. Disc Degeneration

Disc injuries come second on the list. They are also extremely common, yet underdiagnosed. Most providers do not think you are able to diagnose this issue without an MRI. It is not true.

3. Arthritis

Bony degeneration is the most common diagnosis of the three listed here. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. This is a process that happens when we age. When enough accumulates, it can limit the range of motion and cause pain.

Of the three pathologies listed, adhesion is the only one that can be “fixed.” Treating adhesion, when present with arthritis or disc degeneration, can help to reduce pain caused from these problems and slow degeneration.

Adhesion is without a doubt the most common, most misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and mistreated reason for neck pain that relatively few providers are able to diagnose and treat.

So how did your neck stack up?

Did you pass the test, or fail? Do you have neck pain?

If you have neck pain, failed this test, and had your problem for months or years and failed multiple providers or therapies, adhesion is most likely to blame.

We are experts at finding and fixing adhesion! We are here to help!

At Thrive Care, we work diligently with our patients to find permanent pain relief!

Patients deserve better care than what they have come to expect — and that is what we deliver in our office! Our Cedar Rapids neck pain doctor and staff provide a patient-centered experience in a results-driven environment to ensure you get honest and effective treatment for your pain problems.

If you or someone you know is struggling with neck pain, we want to see you at Thrive Care! Getting you to do the things you used to do, and doing them better is our mission!