3 NATURAL WAYS TO RELIEVE HEADACHES
1. Improve your posture Most headaches are caused by poor mechanics of the neck and upper back joints. Evaluate the way you sit at a desk, at home and how you carry yourself when walking. The simplest way to improve your posture is to pretend you have a string gently pulling you upward from the top of your head. 2. Strengthen your shoulders and upper back By improving the muscle support of the mid and upper back, your body can cope with normal everyday reaching tasks. This decreases the strain on the neck muscles and allows you to move more naturally. At first, when exercising these weakened areas, your headaches may continue to be variable. However, after several weeks of exercising the shoulder and upper back muscles, your headaches will improve. 3. Improve your flexibility The neck is made up of 14 joints that rely on a complex series of over 50 muscles to help you move. Muscles and tendons need to be flexible and elastic to help your neck joints move in the proper sequence. Take time during the day to gently stretch your neck side to side, rotating and moving up and down. Improving your chest and upper back flexibility, helps to restore normal posture and reduce strain to the neck. After all, you are balancing the weight of a bowling ball on top of your neck.
Naturally relieve your headaches, neck, upper back or shoulder pain with physical therapy. Physical therapy is the only medical science that works on these 3 natural ways to restore your body to better posture, flexibility and strength. Call us today to learn more about our special programs that help you live your life headache and pain free.
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
HEALTHY RECIPE: PITAYA SMOOTHIE BOWLS
“I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Heather Brumfield and all the other PTs at Centra Rehab. Their knowledge of my complex medical issues is a rare blessing, and they display compassion, patience, and friendliness. I highly recommend them!” - H. Waddell, Lynchburg, VA “The staff at Centra Rehabilitation Atherholt are professional, friendly and empathetic. I’m a cancer survivor and my oncologist referred me to this rehab provider to help me build up my strength and coordination. After a few weeks of rehab I have seen a marked improvement in my endurance, strength and coordination. Completing my physical therapy at Centra has improved my quality of life. I strongly recommend Centra Rehabilitation!” - R. Reyes - Lynchburg, VA
INGREDIENTS • 2/3 cup frozen pineapple chunks • 1 tablespoon light agave nectar • ⅛ teaspoon salt • 1 cup cubed fresh pink pitaya (dragon fruit), divided
• ¼ cup chia seeds • ¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries
• ¼ cup sliced banana • 2 tablespoons toasted
unsweetened shredded coconut • 2 tablespoons toasted unsalted pistachios
DIRECTIONS Combine pineapple, agave, salt and ¾ cup pitaya in a blender; puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in chia. Transfer to two bowls; chill for 15 minutes. Top each bowl with strawberries, banana, coconut, pistachios and the remaining ¼ cup pitaya.
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