The good news is that there is actually a lot that you can do to support the healthy operation of your neck, thereby reducing the severity or frequency of your neck pain. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to address neck pain. During physical therapy, your neck pain will be addressed holistically, taking into consideration the initial injury that may have caused the pain to develop, but also any other habits, movements or compensations that may be contributing to the discomfort. Physical therapy takes advantage of strategies like massage, stretching and muscle training to reduce neck pain, and many of these strategies can be adopted in part at home or on the-go to help you address your neck pain when it is bothering you the most. Adopting healthier habits can have a big impact on your management of neck pain. These include: • Practicing improved posture • Wearing recommended footwear • Using lumbar support in your desk chair or car • Exercising regularly • Engaging in regular stretching, like yoga Physical Therapy & Neck Pain
One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to address whole-body well-being by encouraging improved overall health. In many situations, this includes improved flexibility and range-of-motion training, muscle building and strength training, and even in some cases, encouragement with cardiovascular activities and weight loss. At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain from developing, and working with a physical therapist can help you in this regard, as well. The tasks that you do every day can build up over time and cause a lot of stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common places to carry that stress. You may not even realize the impact that simple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain. Things like driving, lifting heavy objects — like packages at the front door or even your groceries — and repetitive movements like hunching over a keyboard at work can all seriously impact your neck pain. Source: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=8402b1d2-6580- 41b2-b4ff-25a0cd6dac3a https://www.verywellhealth.com/pinched-nerve-headache-treatment-1719581 The longer you let neck pain linger and disrupt your life, the more difficult it becomes to treat. If you experience an injury, the smart thing to do is to consult a physical therapist soon after the pain develops. Call Next Step Physical Therapy today at (516) 681- 8070 and get relief!
EnjoyThis Healthy Recipe: Stuffed Mushrooms
Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to relieve your neck pain.
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Helps to Stretch Your Upper Neck
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BILATERAL SUBOCCIPITAL STRETCH While lying on a flat surface, put both hands behind your head, cupping the base of your skull with your thumbs. Tuck your chin downwards and apply a firm force up your skull with both thumbs to feel a moderate stretch in the back of the upper neck. Hold for at least 30 seconds and repeat as needed.
INGREDIENTS : • 1 1/2 lb baby mushrooms • 2 Tbsp butter • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 c breadcrumbs • Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for topping • 4 oz cream cheese, softened • 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish • 1 Tbsp freshly chopped thyme
INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Remove mushroom stems and roughly chop. Place mushroom caps on a baking sheet. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped stems and cook about 5 minutes to remove moisture. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and toast slightly for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl mix together mushroom stemmixture, Parmesan, cream cheese, parsley, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Fill mushroom caps with filling and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until soft and golden for 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley to serve. delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a20089643/easy-stuffed-mushroom-recipe
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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