HOW DOES STRESS CAUSE NECK PAIN? C A L L U S TO D AY ! L O N G I S L A N D 6 3 1 . 3 9 6 . 1 5 9 5 • Q U E E N S 7 1 8 . 7 2 9 . 5 9 4 7
Stress-induced neck pain is fairly common. The effects of stress on the body include the release of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, that when elevated for long durations, are associated with increased pain sensitivity. The more stress we experience the more likely we will also experience pain.While chronic stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems. Modern offices confine people to chairs, poor posture, and little mobility. In addition, a lot of people also spend a lot of time driving with poor posture and added stress due to traffic and road rage. The combination of all of these factors makes your chances of stress-related neck pain higher.
Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that stretch and/or relax your neck muscles. For example, sit in a chair with your back resting against the rest and simply lean your chest and shoulder back (i.e. over the top of the backrest). Keep your eyes forward and lean straight back. This is called a neck retraction and is very effective at alleviating tension! In some cases, manual techniques including mobilizations or therapeutic massage are used to alleviate your pain and allow you to tolerate stretching. A custom-tailored program of neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber, and healthy. Your physical therapist can also teach you how to arrange your working environment ergonomically and recommend various stress reduction strategies to ensure healthy life behavior
How physical therapy can help my neck pain
Neck pain can be alleviated with physical therapy. Neck pain is often caused by poor postural habits or sustained positions. Relief of this pain typically occurs immediately following the correction of the abnormal postures. An easy way to find good posture is to imagine your breast bone is lifted towards the sky.This will naturally cause your spine to straighten out . This helps alleviate the tension immediately and is something you can do multiple times of day!
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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. We offer the results you are looking for!
Try This Recipe: BUTTER PUMPKIN COOKIES INGREDIENTS: •1 c unsalted butter
•1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon •1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice* •1 c granulated sugar
•2 tsp pure vanilla extract •1 c pumpkin puree Brown Butter Glaze •1/4 c unsalted butter •1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugar •3 Tbsp milk •1/4 tsp vanilla
•2 c old-fashioned oats •1 and 2/3 c all-purpose flour •1 tsp baking soda •1/2 tsp salt
•3/4 c brown sugar •1 egg yolk, (at room temperature)
DIRECTIONS: In a skillet, melt and brown 1 stick of butter over medium heat for about 5-8 min. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 min.While cooling, whisk oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a medium bowl. Preheat oven to 350˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. Pour 3/4 cup of the cooled brown butter into a large bowl and whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla extract, and then pumpkin puree until combined. Mix in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Use a medium scoop to place balls of cookie dough onto the two baking sheets 3 in apart from each other. Bake for 14-15 minutes until lightly browned, then let cool for 10 minutes. For Icing: Blend remaining 1/4 cup of browned butter with the remaining ingredients until smooth, then ice cooled cookies before serving. Courtesy of: sallysbakingaddiction.com/brown-butter-pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies/
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