• 10 Nov 2022
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Everything You Need To Know About Physiotherapy for Trapezitis

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Trapezitis is that stinging, persistent pain at the back of the neck and along the shoulders, which makes you immovable, and every inch of the movement generates intense pain and suffering.

In this blog, we will discuss the symptoms of Trapezitis pain, its causes, and how Physiotherapy can help to get relief and get cured.

Symptoms Of Trapezitis Pain

This pain arises from the trapezius muscle, which causes severe neck spasms, and stiffness around the neck and shoulder.

Common Symptoms Include:

• The patient finds it difficult to move their shoulder and neck, along with head
• The pain runs down from the arms and back
• Tingling and numbness sensation across the arms
• Dizziness while standing and walking
• Pain in the temple, face, jaw, back of the eye, base of the skull
• Range of motion is reduced/limited
• Discomfort while sitting or doing any activity

Common Causes Include:

The most common type of patients for Trapezitis pain include IT employees, who need to sit for long hours in front of the computer. Those who have a habit of watching Television for a prolonged period can also suffer from this pain.

Sportspersons, and athletes who are exposed to Strenuous Repetitive movements (RSI) (also industrial workers, artisans, etc), can also have Trapezitis pain, and face such pain across the neck and shoulder.

Some other causes include:

• Stress, fatigue
• Wrong head posture
• Sitting for a pre-longed period without any back support
• Holding the phone between ear and shoulder, for a long period
• Sleeping on your back, with your head turned sideways
• Long drives on roads
• A profession where you need to be bent for a long period (Architects, Dentists, Secretaries, Computer operators)

Role Of Physiotherapy For Trapezitis Pain

Physiotherapy has been found to be quite effective in providing relief from Trapezitis  and curing it with a good success rate.

An expert Physiotherapist can help to release the muscle spasm by using different modalities such as TENS, IFT, ACLT, Ice, Moist heat, Ultrasound, and more, as they can release the trigger points, and give swift relief.

Besides, based on the diagnosis and current stage of this pain, the physiotherapist can suggest the best posture and strengthening and stretching exercises for the neck and shoulder.

For Trapezitis Pain, physiotherapists suggest some rehabilitation exercises which help the patient to regain strength and be flexible.

Some other treatment which has been found to give excellent results:

• Reflexology: Using pressure points to get relief from pain
• Laser Therapy: It can reduce inflammation and triggers healing in a quick time
• Alignment Correction: It can help to rectify bad posture
• And more.

If you looking for expert help in treating Trapezitis Pain, then we at CureNow Wellness can help you. Our UK-trained and certified Physiotherapists can correctly diagnose the condition, and ensure that the patient is able to get relief and a long-term solution.

Book an appointment right here: CureNow.in