UPPER TRAPEZIUS STRETCH Make sure the hand of the side being stretched is tucked behind your body. Slowly bring your ear to the opposite shoulder and your chin towards your chest. Now look slightly over the shoulder being stretched. Relieves Neck Pain www.simpleset.net Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Uncover The Root Of Your Neck Pain
Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is a forward head position. Forward head position means that when you are resting your head, you are continuing to hold your head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position. You can identify whether or not you have a forward head position by standing straight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standing straight, then you aren’t fully standing up straight! Poor posture adds consistent strain day after day and is the biggest reason why people tend to experience neck pain. When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist can help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of your headaches and overall discomfort. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along the back of your neck, as well as those along the shoulders, can help you find relief from the tension that is causing your pain. Your physical therapist will also teach you proper posture, so you can avoid additional strain on your neck in the future. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety comes first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretching your neck muscles, working with a physical therapist is the only way to ensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. If you are looking to alleviate your neck pain and headaches so you can get back to living your life comfortably, contact us to schedule a consultation today! We’ll get you started on the road to relief. Contact Wood Associates Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and get started on the first steps toward neck pain relief!
HEALTHY RECIPE Cabbage Creole
INGREDIENTS: •1lb ground beef •1 medium onion •1 medium green pepper •1 medium cabbage •1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies •1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup •Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS: Chop the onion and green pepper. Slice the cabbage. In a large pan, brown the ground beef with the onions and peppers. Drain and remove from pan. Put the sliced cabbage in the pan; add the Rotel tomatoes. Cook on medium heat until cabbage is tender. Add the meat mixture to the cabbage and stir well. Stir in the cheese soup until well blended. Cover and cook over low heat for at least 1 and half hours, maybe longer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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