How to Relieve Neck and Back Pain Through Physiotherapy

How to Relieve Neck and Back Pain Through Physiotherapy Published on: 5th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Physiotherapist at First Response Healthcare There was a time when neck pain and back used to be an issue that only elderly individuals had to deal with. However, because of people’s changed lifestyles and routines, neck pain and back pain has now become a health concern that many people complain of – right from school-going children, teenagers to working professionals and adults. Neck and back pain could be because of a variety of reasons such as sitting for too long in the same position without taking a break, being in a stressful environment or being stressed, spending long hours sitting in a chair or work station that’s uncomfortable or because of lack of physical activity or exercise. Most people take neck and back pain lightly and deal with it by taking over the counter painkillers to tackle the pain. Taking pain killers for a prolonged period of time can have long term effects and serious health consequences. Instead of taking the approach of having painkillers or trying other ways to cope with the pain; the most effective way is starting physiotherapy for neck and back pain.