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Fzt. Aydın AliFizyoterapi & Rehabilitasyon

Neck (Cervical) Disc Herniation Treatment

Desk work and long hours on a phone have made neck herniation and loss of the neck's natural curve far more common. Fzt. Aydın Ali works on cervical problems along two lines: bringing pain under control and re-educating posture.

A manual therapy technique applied to the neck

When is it needed?

  • Pain spreading from the neck into the shoulder and arm
  • Numbness or weakness in the hand or fingers
  • Headache starting at the base of the skull
  • Difficulty turning the head, restricted movement
  • Neck and upper back tightness that builds through the day

What we do

  • Assessment of the neck and shoulder girdle
  • Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
  • Electrotherapy for pain management
  • Deep neck flexor stabilisation exercises
  • Ergonomics and desk setup guidance
  • Home exercise programme

Why is it so common in desk workers?

As the head drifts forward, the load the neck muscles must carry rises sharply. Over time this strains the discs and joints and leaves the neck muscles in constant tension.

For that reason a meaningful part of the programme covers daily adjustments: screen height, seating and break habits.

The link with headaches

Headaches that begin at the base of the skull often originate in the neck. The assessment separates these, and where appropriate manual therapy for the upper neck is added to the programme.

Frequently asked questions

Is straightening of the neck curve dangerous on its own?

Not on its own. It is a finding, not a disease, and it also appears in people without symptoms. What matters is the load-bearing capacity of the neck, not the image.

Will a cervical collar help?

It may help briefly in the acute stage but is not a long-term solution; prolonged use weakens the neck muscles. The decision belongs to your doctor.

How long until I feel a difference?

Many people notice relief within the first few weeks, but lasting change requires the strength component to be completed.

Other treatments

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  • Scoliosis

    Curve-specific exercise and regular monitoring for spinal curvature and postural problems.

  • Sports Rehab

    Injury rehabilitation and criteria-based return to play for athletes at every level.

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