Conservative Treatment for Neck Pain: Medications, Physical Therapy, and Exercise - 07/08/11
Corresponding author. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VA Greater Los Angeles, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073.Résumé |
This article offers conservative treatment strategies for patients suffering from musculoskeletal causes of neck pain. Basic pharmacology is reviewed, including that of opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, adjuvants, and topical analgesics. Moreover, indications for therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities are reviewed, along with any supporting literature. Treatment considerations with each category of medication and physical therapy are discussed. This article is meant to serve as a resource for physicians to tailor conservative treatment options to their individual patients.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Neck pain, Medications, Exercise, Physical therapy, Modalities
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Vol 22 - N° 3
P. 503-520 - août 2011 Retour au numéro
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