EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE NECK PAIN Levator Scapulae Stretch (Overpressure) Source Saxbe, DE and Repetti, R. “No place like home: home tours correlate with daily patterns of mood and cortisol.” Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. January 2010. Accessed 4 April 2017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pubmed/19934011. DECLUTTER AND DO A GOOD DEED BY DONATING. An essential part of a successful spring cleaning is getting rid of old items that are no longer used or worn. Apply the rule of thumb that if you haven’t made use of something in a year, it’s time for it to go. Fill bags and boxes of things, then donate them to a local charity so they can still be beneficial to someone else. Giving to others is an act that is associatedwith greater self-esteem, lower stress levels, and overall happiness. NEED A REASON FOR SPRING CLEANING? HERE’S THREE! ALLERGYSYMPTOMREDUCTION. A thorough cleaning can greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which is helpful considering about 20 million Americans are allergic to dust mites according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. CLEANLINESS PRODUCES HAPPINESS. Maybe you don’t enjoy the process of cleaning, but the end result will leave you smiling. A 2010 study at the University of California, Los Angeles even found that having a clean home can improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression.
IS YOUR NECK PAIN CAUSED BY SLEEP ISSUES?
There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly.
It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! For more support in finding relief from neck pain, talk to your physical therapist.
KEEPING YOUR HEALTH IN MIND Georgialina Physical Therapy is committed to your health and wellbeing. In the wake of the recent spread of COVID-19, we are taking every precaution. Before and after every session, we are asking our clients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and facilities. We ask that if you are demonstrating symptoms of coronavirus—coughing, fever, or trouble breathing—please stay home and contact your physician. If you have been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of the virus, please notify us immediately, so we can take necessary steps. You can help prevent the spread of coronavirus by:
Sit in a chair with the hand on the side of the neck to be stretched beneath you. (Alternatively, you can grab under the chair.) Use your free hand to gently pull your nose down toward your armpit so as to give your neck an extra stretch. Hold on that position for 10 seconds, or until the pain dissipates. Repeat as needed. Good stretch to use if you sit at a computer all day.
Exercises copyright of
Cleaning Hands Often
Avoid Touching Your Face
Staying Home If You Are Sick
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
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