NEWSLETTER January 2019
INSIDE: Don’t Let LifeBecome a Pain in theNeck Staying Physically Fit in theNewYear WeCanBring Physical Therapy toYou! AROUND THE CLINIC:
DON’T LET LIFE BECOME A PAIN IN THE NECK
ShoulderMobilization, performedbyour CertifiedHandTherapist &Occupational Therapist,RebeccaToth.
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There are all sorts of reasons why headaches may develop. From environmental factors like weather changes and exposure to certain perfumes or other scents, to stress and allergies, headaches happen to the best of us. However, there are some headaches that may be a bit more predictable than others. Factors like your posture, the typeofmattressyousleepon, thepillow you use, or even the desk chair you sit in at work can all impact your risk for experiencingregularheadachesbecause of the intricate network of nerves and muscles in your neck. When Neck Pain Leads to Headaches Themajorityof the time,neckpainstarts outasaseeminglysmallconcern.Acrick in your neck here or there may start to developmore frequently,andbeforeyou know it, your experience of neck pain is something you are dealing with daily. It isn’t always the result of something large. While being in a car accident or experiencing another sort of injury can definitely lead to chronic neck pain, the causeof the issue isn’talwaysassimple to identify. Sometimes it isabadhabitthatyoudon’t really think twiceabout, likeyourhabitof
watching TV as you fall asleep, keeping your neck at an odd angle as you rest for the evening, or maybe as a result of your posture as you type at your desk everyday,hunchedoverat theshoulders withyourneckcatching thebruntofyour slouch. These poor habits are common, and mostofusconsiderthemtobeharmless. Sure, you know it isn’t great for you, but what is actually going to happen? It’s a loteasier toslouchasyou type,andwho doesn’t want to catch a few late-night laughsas they fallasleep?But thereality is that these seemingly irrelevant habits could be putting undue stress on your neck, and if you aren’t careful, this could translate to regular and uncomfortable headaches that are difficult to get rid of. The Problem With Posture Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck painorstrain.Oneof themostcommon causes of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position. Forward head positionmeansthatwhenyouareresting yourhead,youarecontinuingtoholdyour head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position.
ScapularRelease with lacrosseball,
demonstratedbyour DPT,COMT,CSCSand President,KarnSantikul.
KarndemonstratingPecRollingwith lacrosseball.
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