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How Physiotherapy Can Help My Neck Pain

Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physiotherapy. 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. Physiotherapists 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 aftercare 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. 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/

SCAPULAR RETRACTION

Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. This is a good stretch to relax your shoulders Did You Know? We Also Specialize In: • Physiotherapy • Therapeutic Exercise • Acupuncture

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• Chiropractic Care • Athletic Therapy • Pilates • Massage Therapy • Strengthening & Conditioning • Concussion Therapy

• Taping & Bracing • Manual Therapy • Sports Medicine

Healthy Recipe Baked Chimichurri Chicken

BURGERS

• 4 lbs of bone in chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless thighs or breasts • 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin • 1/4 cup white (red or white wine) vinegar

• 3 – 4 large garlic cloves • 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp oregano, dried • 1 cup parsley, packed • Dash of maple syrup or raw honey

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor or high speed blender, add Chimichurri ingredients and process on Lowuntil chunky sauce forms. In a large bowl, add chicken and pierce randomlywith a small knife. Pourhalf of Chimichurri sauceon topand mix with your hands to coat the meat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight. Rub the bottom of

large baking dish with oil and lay marinated chickenbreasts or thighs ina single layer. Bake uncovered in 450 degrees F preheated oven for 25-35 minutes for chicken breasts and 40 minutes for thighs. Or until internal read thermometer registers 150 degrees F internal temperature. Servehot drizzledwithremaining Chimichurri sauce.

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