CERVICAL RETRACTION Stand tall with your feet flat on the ground. Begin by tucking your chin like you are nodding ‘yes’. Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. 10 repetitions 5-6 sets per day. . Stretches Neck www.simpleset.net EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Is Your Neck Pain Caused By Sleep Issues?
HEALTHY RECIPE Cherry-Berry Oatmeal Smoothies INGREDIENTS • ⅓ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress!
• ½ cup light almond milk • ¾ cup fresh strawberries • ½ cup fresh dark sweet cherries • 1-2 tbsp almond butter • 1 tbsp honey • ½ cup small ice cubes
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In a medium bowl combine water and oats. Microwave 1 minute. Stir in ¼ cup of the milk. Microwave 30 to 50 seconds more or until oats are very tender. Cool 5 minutes. In a blender combine oat mixture, the remaining ¼ cup milk, and the next four ingredients (through honey). Cover and blend until smooth, scraping container as needed. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. If desired, top each serving with additional fruit.
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