Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. 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.
RELAX & MOVE FORWARD HOW RELIEVING STRESS CAN HELP YOU WALK AWAY FROM NECK PAIN
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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,butconstant, trapeziusmuscleactivity. Ifyourneckpainstartsat the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related. 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. TheU.S.NationalLibraryofMedicinesuggestscontactingaprofessional 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.
Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. 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. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress?
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 Mayo Clinic, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head
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In September, Aurora held their annual Punkin Chuckin Festival, in celebration of all things fall while reminding us to not only appreciate this beautiful Fall season with our friends and family, but to get outside and keep on moving.
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physical therapy. Becauseneckpain isoftencausedbyactivity,differentactivitycancure 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 stretch, 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 needs attention. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more. Call us today at (303) 757-1554 or visit denverptis.com to learn more about how our services might benefit you. We will help you get moving and take a step toward a pain-free life. Sources: spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress • everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx•ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055/•medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802. htm•newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self- care-time/ • mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/ syc-20375581 RELAX & MOVE FORWARD HOW RELIEVING STRESS CAN HELP YOU WALK AWAY FROM NECK PAIN (Continued from outside)
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I came to PTIS for a torn muscle in my right foot. Josh has been wonderful to work with and my flexibility has greatly improved. I can walk again with no pain. Thank you, thank you!” - M. W.
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PHIT IN THE KITCHEN ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS & CARROTS
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE NECK PAIN
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp. chopped rosemary leaves • 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 c. toasted pecans • 1/2 c. dried cranberries
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Cervical Retraction Standwithyourbackagainst a wall and with a rolled up towel behind your neck. Keep your eyes fixed ahead and your head upright. Tuck your chin like you are nodding “yes.” Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat.Repeat10 times.
• 3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 largecarrots,peeledandsliced into 1/2” pieces
Preheat oven to 400°. Scatter vegetables on a large baking sheet. Toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the vegetable are tender, shaking the pan halfway through. Before serving, toss roasted vegetables with pecansandcranberries. Ina largebowl, tossvegetableswithoil,balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. This dish is perfect for your Thanksgiving vegetable side dish. Recipe/Photo Credit: delish.com/cooking/ recipe-ideas/recipes/a50228/holiday-roasted-vegetables-recipe
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Always consult your therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
For each appointment on Saturday, November 9th between 9am-Noon, PTIS physical therapists will treat patients for cash payments (only) with 100% of the proceeds going to sock/slipper purchases for the PSHR Sock/Slipper Drive. Talk to the front desk to make an appointment. Visit PTIS (with cash in hand) on this special day to get back to better health and benefit those in need this season. You’re Invited! FUNDRAISER EVENT FOROURNEIGHBORS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH | 9 AM-NOON
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In our continued efforts to support our local community, PTIS is sponsoring a Sock/Slipper drive for the Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center (PSHR) which is located across the street from our Pearl clinic. The residents at PSHR are in dire need of socks and slippers for the winter season. The staff at PTIS are donating sock/slipper pairs and we are asking that interested patients also participate. We will assign you a specific individual for donation. The plan is to deliver all socks/slippers prior to Christmas. Thanks for helping us help neighbors. If you would like to donate a new pair of socks or a new pair of slippers (or both!) to one or more of the residents of PSHR, please call our office at 303-757-1554 or sign-up on our website at www.denverptis.com/socksandslippers.
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courses for therapists interested in using amanual therapy approach for the SCI patient with neck and shoulder pain. In 2007, she travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia as a delegate with theAPTAtosharewithphysicaltherapists inthosecountries.Beverly isaworldwidetraveler, havingtraveledtomanypartsoftheworldonmissionarytripsaswellasforcultural interests. In her free time, Beverly is an avid downhill and cross country skier as well as tennis player.
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