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 pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is 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 straightagainst thewallanddeterminingwhetherornotyourhead restsagainst 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! As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist may be able to help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of your headaches. 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. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety has to come first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretchingyourneckmuscles,workingwithaphysical therapist is theonlyway to ensure thatyouarestretching inaway thatwon’tpotentially lead togreater injury. If you’re experiencing aches and pains, call your physical therapist at Premier Therapy today, or visit premiertherapycenters.com to learn more information.
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Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls
Ingredients
Relieves Neck Pain
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• 10 tbsp cocoa powder • 6 tbsp maple syrup • 1/4 cup almond butter (use sunbutter for nut free) • 1/4 cup unflavored pea protein powder • ½ tsp peppermint extract • 1/4 tsp sea salt • 2-4 tbsp crushed candy canes • 2-4 tbsp dairy free chocolate chips (optional)
Put everything except the candy cane or cacao nibs, chocolate chips and water into a bowl and mix well. Slowly add water if needed (You may not need any water if your almond butter is runny). Start with a teaspoon and slowly add until you get a well mixedbatter. Ifyouadd toomuch then thebatterwillbe toosoft to roll.Add thecandy canes/cacaonibsandchocolatechipsandmixagain.Allow tochill in the fridgewhile you clean up, then roll into balls. Recipe:https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/no-bake-chocolate-peppermint-protein-balls
CERVICAL RETRACTIONS Stand with your back against a wall. Position a rolled up towel behind your neck. Tuck chin like you are nodding ‘yes’. Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 3 times.
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