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YOUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER
“Is My Neck Pain Caused By Stress?” RELIEVINGNECKPAIN
Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension head-ache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain. (continued inside)
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“A Happy Attitude Brings A Grateful Neck!” YOUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER RELIEVING NECK PAIN
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Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms, reported by
Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests contacting a professional if you’re experiencing neck pain. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings.
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MICHELE CHILDS PT/Owner
Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related.
If you have suffered from neck pain due to stress, see one of our physical therapists at Village Physical Therapy to help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today at 719-577-4104!
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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP NECK PAIN
Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physical therapy. Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activity can cure it. Sometimes, this “activity” means “no activity.” Before you contact a professional, try reducing your neck movements. Sometimes, simply letting your neck muscles relax is enough. If you don’t see relief within two weeks, contact a professional. Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms.Then, they can offer exercises that stress, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care treatment is considered, custom-tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy. If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. Call our office today, and schedule an assessment. Even if your neck pain is caused by stress, it still needsattention.We’llworksidebysidewithyourgoals,creating theproactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more.
Sources https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress https://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self-care-time/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581
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Jackie received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado. After taking a few years off to be home with her kids, she has returned to patient care and is enjoying it immensely. She lives in Castle Rock with her husband and 2 children. Her free time is often spent either at a lacrosse field or hockey rink watching her boys. She also enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. JACKIE HEERSINK, PT Getting To Know The Village PT Staff!
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
I can finally turn my head to look over my shoulder!
At Village Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
Ask for Village Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
“Istartedgoing toVillagePTforproblemsand issues I’vehad foryears. I had limited movement in my neck; knots the size of Cleveland in my upper back and shoulders and a very poor range of movement with my neck. I was a mess. Years and money was wasted on massages. I finally had REAL results. A medical professional gave me back so much more than any spa has ever done. Thank you Michele! I can finally turn my head to look over my shoulder.” - Kristina C.
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Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
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SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Repeat 6 times.
You can find the FREE Back & Neck Pain ebook download on our homepage at: villagept.co
If you have pain with this exercise, please discontinue and contact a physical therapist before resuming.
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