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“4 Tests To Determine If Your Shoulders Are The Cause Of Headaches.” STRENGTHENING SHOULDERS
STARTING POSITION: Sitting at your workstation, your home computer or the dinner table in your normal posture: 1. Try to raise both arms up in front and continue overhead without moving your spine. If you can’t get full shoulder motion or have pain, you probably end up slouched without realizing it. 2. Try to roll your shoulders down and back without moving your spine. If you feel this is difficult to do, your muscles are probably keeping your shoulders elevated. 3. Raise your arms up and out to the side like a “jumping jack” without moving your spine. If you have pain, you probably end up slouched without realizing it. 4.Try to clasp your hands behind your back. Now raise your arms up behind you. If you are unable to raise them very far, you have limited shoulder, spine or chest mobility. NOW REPEAT THE TESTS WHILE sitting up straight and allow the spine to move. Compare the difference in your shoulder motions or pain. If you suffer from neck pain, headaches or shoulder pain, don’t let it linger on and cause more damage. Call us today to speak with your physical therapist, or come on in for a free consultation.
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS I’m able to do all the things I used to do! “Before therapy, I had trouble doing push ups, bench presses, dumbbells and squats. I started coming to therapy for three weeks straight and saw progress through physical therapy. I felt much better than when I had no therapy. Now after therapy I’m able to do all the things I used to do.” - Joshua N.
Look inside to learn more about our programs to say good-bye to aches and pains and return to a pain-free, active lifestyle! www.back-to-action.com I am now able to keep up with my four year old! “I sustained a major spinal injury in 2004 at the age of 17. I have been in physical therapy off and on for 15 years all over the country. I have met many physical therapists over the years, but not one like Ms. Doreen at Back to Action. I received quality and effective care that has got me back on the road to success. My pain was debilitating before starting treatment, and I am now able to keep up with my four year old and our family’s active lifestyle. I am very thankful for this team and their hard work to get me on the road to recovery.” - Michelle B.
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