Dresher PT: Neck Pain and Headaches

The Problem With Posture

MENSA Workout Two men, starting at the same point, walk in opposite directions for 4 meters, turn left and walk another 3 meters. What is the distance between them?

A) 2 meters

D) 12.5 meters

B) 6 meters

E) 14 meters

C) 10 meters

ANSWER IN BOTTOM LEFTCORNER OF PAGE

Grilled Shrimp Tacos HEALTHY RECIPE

Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position. Forward head position means that when you are resting your head, you are continuing to hold your head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position. You can identify whether or not you have a forward head position by standing straight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standing straight, then you aren’t fully standing up straight! As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist may be able to help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of your headaches. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along the back of your neck as well as those along the shoulders can help you find relief from the tension that is causing your pain. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety has to come first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretching your neck muscles, working with a physical therapist is the only way to ensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us today. WE HAVE OVER 40 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ON OUR ONLINE DATABASE! VISIT WWW.DRESHERPT.COM AND CLICK ON THE VIDEO LIBRARY TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!

•1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil •3 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro •Juice of 3 limes, divided •kosher salt •Freshly ground black pepper •1 lb large shrimp •1/4 head red cabbage, shredded •1/4 cup mayonnaise •1 tbsp sriracha •4 medium tortillas

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, cilantro, and 1/3 of the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to a baking dish and pour over mixture. Toss until completely coated and let marinate 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make slaw: In a large bowl, toss cabbage with mayo, remaining lime juice and sriracha. Season with salt. Heat grill to high. Skewer shrimp and grill until charred, 3 minutes per side. Grill tortillas until charred, 1 minute per side. Serve shrimp in tortillas with slaw.

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