Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain.
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IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN ? Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related. 10 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS look at stress-related neck pain. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress?
Then, we 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 after-care 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. Call (613) 425-7700 today or visit us at vitalitypt.ca to book an appointment. Our expert Vitality Therapists can help you find the source of your neck pain and guide you along the way to achieve greater health. Sources: spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck- pain-caused-stress • everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/ neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx • ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055 • medlineplus.gov/ency/ patientinstructions/000802.htm•newsnetwork.mayoclinic. org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self-care- time • mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/ symptoms-causes/syc-20375581
Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings. How Physiotherapy Can Help Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with therapy. 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 Vitality Physiotherapy &Wellness Centre. We can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. 1. Exercise 2. Get a Massage 3. Laugh More 4. Disconnect from Social Media 5. Deep Breathing
6. Eat Right 7. Get 8 Hours of Sleep
8. ReduceCaffeine andAlcohol Intake 9. Make Time for Family andHobbies 10. Take a Yoga Class
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Want to find out more about Acupuncture and how it can change your life? Call us today at (613) 425-7700 to book an appointment! We have used dry needling to treat several diverse conditions, fromchronicpainsuffererstoathletesexperiencingdelayedonset muscle soreness. When paired with our traditional exercise- based physiotherapy treatments and advanced manual therapy techniques, we have found that the vast majority of our patients achieved the pain-free goals they were aiming towards. FDN can speed up recovery time and allow you to return to your daily life as quickly as possible. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture,orFunctionalDryNeedling(FDN), isatechniqueused totreatmyofascialpainwithasolid filiformneedle.Thistechnique targets muscles that contain trigger points and are reproducing yourpain.FDN focusesnotonpain,butonmovement.Evaluation and assessment of dysfunctional movement is imperative for the therapist to successfully affect movement. Treating the neuromuscular tissue that is not allowing or promoting proper movement is thegoalofFDN.Thismethod isusedasa toolwithin your treatment plan and can produce quicker results. What Are the Benefits of Acupuncture?
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S U C C E S S S T O RY Every part of my experience has been excellent. The team is super friendly,professionalandcaring.Mymassage therapist made a huge difference on my first visit, using a secret neck/shoulder technique that erased weeks of accumulated stress in one treatment. My underlying problem was diagnosed straight away. I would highly recommend the team at Vitality! They made me feel welcome from the first visit. I haven’t received better service anywhere else.” – D. W. via 5-Star Google Review
� Moving without pain � Bending &moving freely � Balancing confidently & securely
� Sitting for long periods � Walking for long distances � Living active & healthy
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Directions Inaslowcooker,whiskbroth,pumpkin,cumin,chilipowder,cinnamon,and cayenne.Add turkey,mix tocombine.Fold inonion,garlic,chiles,andbeans, and cook, covered, until turkey is cooked through, 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on slow. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, radishes, and cilantro.
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE NECK PAIN Cervical Retraction Stand with your back against a wall and with a rolled up towel behind your neck. Keep your eyes fixed ahead and your head upright. Tuck your chin like you are nodding “yes.” Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 10 times.
SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT HANNAH WHALEY, REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Hannah Whaley is a Registered Massage Therapist at Vitality Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre, specializing in Deep Tissue, Restorative, Sports Injury therapy and Cupping. Hannah has a range of experience and success with treating common conditions such as back tension, headaches from muscle tension, concussions and sinus, to sciatic related conditions, strains, tendinitis, and fasciitis. She also specializes in neck, face
and scalp massage.
Hannah’s treatment goals are to improve and promote tissue health, and to provide clients with better daily living standards.
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