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RELIEVE YOUR NECK PAIN WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our physical therapists aremovement experts, equipped in identifying and treating the main source of your neck pain. They will analyze your posture, movement, and problemareas, in order to determine the best course of treatment for your needs. Your treatment plan will focus on relieving your pain, in addition to improving your posture, mobility, strength, and coordination. Your diagnosis will determine themake-up of your treatment plan, and may include any combination of manual therapy, targeted stretches and exercises, activity modification, or ergonomic recommendations. It may also include additional methods as deemed fit by your physical therapist, such as ice and heat therapies, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation. Physical therapy can help significantly reduce your neck pain by implementing the following benefits: • Maintaining proper posture when sitting and standing. • Restoring flexibility to your neck muscles and joints. • Strengthening your mid-back muscles and shoulders to provide support to your neck. • Improving the coordination of your neck muscles. • Educating patients on eating well, by reducing the consumption of processed foods that increases inflammation in the body. You will work together with your physical therapist to understand the goals and expectations of each step in your personalized treatment plan, with the main focus being on overcoming your neck pain and recovering as quickly as possible. If your neck pain has been limiting your daily life, don’t wait any longer to seek help. Contact us today at to schedule an appointment. At Physical Therapy & Injury Specialists, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools you need for recovery and relief!

As a healthcare facility, we at PTIS have been following our state rules from the Colorado Department of Health requiring all persons wear masks while in our clinics. Gov. Jared Polis issued a statewide mask mandate on July 16 as the number of COVID-19 cases are showing what he called a “significant uptick.” The order for wearing a face mask applies to everyone in the state who is age 11 and older whenever they’re anywhere in public and indoors. People who have medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing face masks are exempt. Thank you for complying with these mandates as well as any new or changing mandates. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR MASK WHEN YOU VISIT Help Us Follow Our New City Ordinance

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EXERCISE OF THE MONTH USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE NECK PAIN

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LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH (Overpressure) 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 for 5-10 seconds before relaxing the muscle for another 5-10 seconds. Repeat 2-3 times. Good stretch to use if you sit at a computer all day.

PHIT IN THE KITCHEN SKINNY ORANGE CREAMSICLES

• 1 orange • 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 tbsp. honey • Optional: Spinach to taste

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups unsweetened Greek yogurt • 1 cup pineapple chunks

DIRECTIONS In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until completely smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid. Try swapping the orange with different fruit. Serves 6. *Blend in spinach for a boost of greens.

Always consult your therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.

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