

Neck & Upper Extremity Conditions
Neck-related conditions can contribute to pain, weakness, numbness, or altered sensation throughout the upper extremity. Cervical spine involvement often affects nerve function, leading to symptoms that extend into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Common conditions include cervical radiculopathy, neck strain, postural syndromes, nerve compression, thoracic outlet syndrome, work-related neck injuries, and upper extremity pain with cervical involvement. These conditions may result from prolonged poor posture, repetitive work tasks, sustained computer use, heavy lifting, or prior injury.
Neck and upper extremity symptoms are common among individuals in office-based roles, healthcare, manual labor, and jobs requiring prolonged static positioning. Symptoms may worsen with sustained sitting, repetitive reaching, or prolonged use of the arms.
Left unaddressed, neck-related conditions can lead to chronic pain, reduced endurance, and difficulty performing work and daily tasks efficiently.
Occupational therapy for neck and upper extremity conditions focuses on restoring functional comfort and supporting long-term symptom management so patients can return to work and daily activities with improved confidence and reduced limitations.