Having frequent headaches and neck pain can literally be a pain in the neck, make you less happy and less productive in life. Why do you have that pain in your neck? More often than not it is caused by a muscle or joint problem. Poor posture in the upper neck area can often contribute to headaches, migraines and neck pain. When you look in the mirror do you notice that you have a forward head posture or does your head look a little shifted off to the side, not in alignment with your neck?
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
October, 2018 Peak Motion Physical Therapy Presents THREE FREE FALL EVENTS
October 6th • 10 AM-11 AM Back Pain &Sciatica Workshop
Free Exam Day
October 24th • 10 AM-3PM
November 3rd • 10 AM-11 AM Don’t miss our upcoming Fall events! All of these events are FREE, but be sure to pre-register to reserve your spot! October 6th - Free Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop,10:00am *Back by popular demand! Come find out how to naturally heal your back pain and sciatica for good at this one hour workshop. November 3rd - Free Neck Pain and Headache Workshop, 10am *Learn how to naturally get rid of your headaches and neck pain for good during this one hour workshop. The first 5 people to register and attend each workshop (not including free exam day) will receive a free Body Sport 9” Fusion Ball. Neck Pain &Headache Workshop
Contact the clinic at: 360-210-5440 or email info@mypeakmotion.com for more information or to reserve your seat.
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
October, 2018
LIFE’S NOT A PAIN IN THE NECK “Find Out What Relief Feels Like!”
INSIDE: • Arthritis In The Neck
• FREE Neck Pain Screening • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
Having frequentheadachesandneckpaincan literally be a pain in the neck, make you less happy and less productive in life. Why do you have that pain in your neck? More often than not it is caused by a muscle or joint problem. Poor posture in the upper neck area can often contribute to headaches, migraines and neck pain. When you look in the mirror do you notice that you have a forward head posture or does your head look a little shifted off to the side, not in alignment with your neck? Where Radiating Headaches Come From. Different problems with the neck movement will cause pain to be felt in different areas. For example did you know that if your pain radiates to the forehead or behind the eyes, this can be from “stuck” joints at the top of your neck? Poor movement causes stresses and strains on surrounding muscle and tissue causing irritation that affects the nerves in the area.The next level down, called C2, will often radiate pain to the side of the face / head and back scalp area. Finding the Root of the Problem. To narrow the sourceof theproblem, it is important tofindout ifyour
pain worsens towards the end of the day or is first thing in the morning. Pain at the end of the day and a complaint of a “heavy head” feeling is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness and spine instability.The neck and shoulder muscles just can’t tolerate the weight of the head (about the weight of a bowling ball) with daily activities, tiring quickly. Pain in the morning that may radiate to the shoulders or down the arms can be associated with the discs between your neck bones (vertebrae), especially if that pain is radiating. What is the best course of action? The best solution if you have neck pain or headaches is to see a physical therapist. Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating your neck joints and muscles. We help you return the normal movement of your neck joints and muscles gently and safely, relieving your pain. Ifyouarehavingheadachesorneckpain,discoverour programs todayand learnmoreaboutquickly relieving your pain. Call us today for more information!
Keep me flexible! "I have been coming to Peak Motion for several years with various physical problems. As an older competitive horseback rider, I use Peak Motion to keep me flexible and strong when injuries occur. Their staff understands the needs of athletic competitors and can design an individualized program to complete at home and maintain strength and flexibility. Thanks to everyone!” - Pat S. Patient Success SPOTLIGHT
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ARTHRITIS IN THE NECK
Do you find yourself feeling frequent neck or shoulder aches and pains? You could be suffering from cervical (neck) arthritis. Arthritis in the neck is very common as we age. With arthritis in the neck, people often complain of pain radiating into the lower neck, shoulders, or even down into the arm. The problem with arthritis is the loss of range of motion in the neck joints. As bone wears on bone, the surface of the bones actually start to change shape. This thins the bones in the neck in some parts leading to a loss of heightbetween thebones.Due toabnormalwearand tear,newboneforms where it shouldn’t, creeping into the holes where the spinal cord passes through. In addition it can rub on the nerves out to your neck, shoulders, arms and even hands. This can lead to a condition called cervical spinal stenosis, which can be quite painful. What can be done to help neck arthritis? While pain medications can help control pain, they don’t address the root cause of the pain, which is poor strength and lack of normal movement. The neck joints on the side of the spine normally experience wear and tear over the years. However, when this wear and tear is accelerated due to poor posture, weakness or injury, this can lead to limited, painful range of motion. In addition, with neck arthritis, the smaller muscles that guide the motions of the neck become weaker, eventually leading to more rubbing and arthritis. By gently stretching these tight and restricted joints with specific hands on therapy and exercises, range of motion can be returned. While physical therapy cannot restore the cartilage or change the bony structure, it can certainly help your neck move better, become stronger, reduce pain and give you the power to stay healthier longer. Try this simple test. See if you have restricted cervical joints. Stand with your back against the wall. Can you touch the back of your head to the
wall while keeping your chin level? If you cannot, then your neck joints are limited and you need physical therapy to restore the range of motion. Is your neck pain affecting your balance? Have you ever seen a person with their head protruding forward and their body bent over? This can be subtle or quite noticeable. With neck pain, limited neck posture results in loss of balance. Just pull anyone by their nose and you will see they will falter forward.This is because the normal lines of gravity through the body change when the spine posture changes. If you or someone you know has poor balance, it could be a problem with their posture. Get your neck moving and feeling better. Call us to learn more about our programs today!
HEALTHY RECIPE Roasted Acorn Squash
INGREDIENTS • 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar • Kosher/sea salt to taste • Black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Coat the acorn squash halves with the brown sugar mixture and season with salt and pepper. Place the acorn squash halves cut side down on the prepared pan. Roast for 30 minutes, flip the squash over and brush with juices from the pan. Continue roasting for about 20 minutes or until tender.
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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
At Peak Motion Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
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It’s time to get Peak Motion 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
“I was in a car accident and was hit from behind. I suffered from back, neck, and arm pain. From the first appointment with Peak Motion, I felt relief from the symptoms. As each appointment came, the pain I had was relieved. At the end, I had more and more pain-free days.Thank you, Peak Motion.” - Rita M. More and more pain-free days!
1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.
Attention Pain Sufferers!
Do You Have Difficulty With Aches Or Pains?
• Decrease your pain • Increase your strength • Increase your activity level We can help:
• Increase your flexibility • Improve your health • Get back to living
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Attention Pain Sufferers PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH EVENT
ONE DAY OFFER! A Day Of Free 20 Minute Exams
In honor of Physical Therapy Month, we are offering a day of FREE 20 MINUTE EXAMS from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at our clinic! The free exam consists of a 20 min one-on-one appointment with one of our doctors of physical therapy. They will listen to you about your problem and how it impacts you. They will take measurements to test how well you are moving and test your strength. After your exam, they will give you a written copy of:
10AM-3PM On October 24th
Who’s Eligible? • All past clients who have not been seen in PT in more than 2 months. • All present clients who have another problem currently not being treated. • All loved ones, family, or friends of our past and present patients. • Any stubborn spouses who have been complaining of pain. These exams are ideal for people suffering with pain from:
• The cause of your problem • A plan for what successful treatment looks like
• Low Back • Neck • Arthritis • Sciatica
• Hip • Shoulder • Elbow • Hand/Wrist
• Knee • Foot/Ankle
Appointments are free but limited; Don’t delay, register today by calling 360-210-5440
If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping or driving then you should schedule your exam now.
If you are a past or present patient or if you are referring a friend or family member (or the stubborn spouse above)… give them this Newsletter Insert and tell them to call us to schedule their free exam.
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“Improve Aches Without Pain! ” Simple Exercises To Relieve Back & Neck Pain
LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS The following exercise can improve movement involving flexion and extension or bending forward and backward. The benefits of torso rotational exercises include increased mobility and strengthened obliques, but doing these exercises while seated may cause back pain. How it’s done: Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Perform this 10-15 times in each direction. CHIN TUCK The chin tuck is an exercises you can do to ease neck pain and train your muscles to adopt a more upright stance. How it’s done: While sitting with good posture gently tuck chin in (nod yes). Repeat 3 times.
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