Wellness Expert Newsletter by Canyon Sports Therapy
Wellness Expert Newsletter • Finding The Root Of The Problem • Exercise Essentials • Patient Results • Improve Your Child’s Nutrition
Having frequent headaches and neck pain can literally be a pain in the neck, make you less happy and less productive in life. Why do you have that pain in your neck? More often than not it is caused by a muscle or joint problem. Poor posture in the upper neck area can often contribute to headaches, migraines and neck pain. When you look in the mirror do you notice that you have a forward head posture or does your head look a little shifted off to the side, not in alignment with your neck?
Where Radiating Headaches Come From. Different problems with the neck movement will cause pain to be felt in different areas. For example did you know that if your pain radiates to the forehead or behind the eyes, this can be from “stuck” joints at the top of your neck? Poor movement causes stresses and strains on surrounding muscle and tissue causing irritation that affects the nerves in the area. The next level down, called C2, will often radiate pain to the side of the face / head and back scalp area.
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FINDING THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
To narrow the source of the problem, it is important to find out if your pain worsens towards the end of the day or is first thing in the morning. Pain at the end of the day and a complaint of a “heavy head” feeling is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness and spine instability. The neck and shoulder muscles just can’t tolerate the weight of the head (about the weight of a bowling ball) with daily activities, tiring quickly. Pain in the morning that may radiate to the shoulders or down the arms can be associated with the discs
between your neck bones (vertebrae), especially if that pain is radiating. What is the best course of action? The best solution if you have neck pain or headaches is to see a physical therapist. Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating your neck joints and muscles. We help you return the normal movement of your neck joints and muscles gently and safely, relieving your pain. If you are having headaches or neck pain, discover our programs today and learn more about quickly relieving your pain.
If you suffer from neck pain, let us help you get back to doing the things you love. Call Today! (801) 944-1209
Pain was eliminated! “Canyon Sports Therapy did it again! This time I arrived with shoulder and neck issues. Danny tested and evaluated my situation. He created and led me through a six week PT program. Bottom line—progress was made weekly, pain was eliminated, and muscle strength was developed. At the end, I was pain-free and back to all of my physical activities including skiing and swimming. Thanks Danny and Canyon Sports Therapy. P.S. My inner athlete is still trying to emerge.” - W.N. PATIENT RESULTS Canyon Sports Therapy is now proud to offer Dry Needling as a viable treatment option for patients. What is Dry Needling: Dry Needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and/or underlying tissues to affect change in body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disability (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, May 2015). Physiologically, Dry Needling helps improve blood flow, decrease muscle banding (trigger points), creates biochemical changes and improves central nervous system conductivity. The result is reduced pain, improved range of motion, and restored function. It is used for the treatment of back, neck, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle pain and dysfunction. NOW OFFERING DRY NEEDLING AT CANYON SPORTS THERAPY!
OUR MISSION “To restore physical ability and bring out your inner athlete.”
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HEALTH &WELLNESS TIPS FOR THE SEASON! Improve Your Child’s Nutrition
Ensure your kids drink plenty of water Dehydration can lead to a system overload. Our thinking becomes cloudy, energy diminishes, cell activity becomes sluggish and elimination becomes stagnant. Sending your kids to school with 1-2 water bottles daily is one of the easiest and healthiest options. Adding freshly squeezed lemon and lime can add flavor and aids in digestion. Make sure children get enough sleep Growing children need sleep, although they will beg to differ with you! It is vital to their mood, behavior and attention. Children aged 6-13 need about 9-11 hours of sleep a night. To help your children get a good night’s sleep, help instill a regular bedtime routine, ensure the TV, computer, video games and cell phone are out of your child’s bedroom and that the room is as dark as possible. Essential oils, such as lavender, can help to release tension and allow for relaxation as well. The lunchtime sandwich may be the standard option, but let’s face it: Slapping the same smears onto bread — day after day, week after week — can leave kids and parents a little bored. Nine out of 10 kids love a good smear of hummus. Why not make it the star of the show? Pack with: Salami, olives, carrots, baby tomatoes, and grapes. (Note that dipping is easier and less messy if you pack the hummus in a separate container.) Using these back-to-school nutrition tips, you can set the tone for the school year and support your child’s health, happiness and success. Wishing all kids a wonderful first week back to school! NUT FREE - SANDWICH FREE BOX LUNCH Hummus and Pita Plate
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to keep you moving...
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STRAIGHT ARM PECTORAL STRETCH Stretches neck and shoulder. Stand in a doorway. Put your arm
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up against the doorway. Make sure the wall protects the front of your shoulder! Turn away - you should feel a stretch in your chest.
Healthy Recipe: Veggie Hummus Rolls
INGREDIENTS • 2 vegan whole wheat wraps • 1/2 cup diced red peppers • 1/2 cup diced yellow pepper • 1/2 cup diced red cabbage • 2 large carrots, peeled
• 6 - 8 tbsp. no-oil, low-salt hummus • 2 tbsp. raw sunflower seeds (or your choice of raw seeds) DIRECTIONS Heat wraps for 10 to 20 seconds in the microwave. Spread each wrap with 3 to 4 tbsp of no-oil hummus (depending on the diameter of your wrap). Divide veggies and sprinkle on top of the hummus on each wrap. Make sure to stop your veggies about 2 inches
down from the edge of the tortillas (this will help the wraps seal up better). Starting on the opposite end, roll upwards tightly and press down to seal. Eat as whole wraps or cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces to make sushi-like rolls.
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