Health & Wellness Newsletter by Advantage Rehab Inc.
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Getting To Know The Advantage Rehab Staff MIKE SAVAGEAU, PT, OWNER
Mike graduated from the University of North Dakota with bachelors in Physical Therapy. He initially traveled the United States working in a variety of settings treating a wide variety of conditions. He has been practicing physical therapy independently since 1999.
Mike was also the first therapist in the area to be trained in treating Lymphedema bringing this specialty to many needing relief. He has the knowledge and skills to treat most musculoskeletal and neurological problems/disorders.
He has been married to his wife Colleen since 1992 who is a Speech Pathologist in the Osakis school district. They have 3 children, Annalise, Lauren and Daniel. Beside spending time the the kids he enjoys biking, golfing, boating and gardening. Mike makes certain that the care in his clinic by his providers always be one on one. The time you take to spend getting well is taken seriously and appointments are never doubled up.
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
INSIDE: • Neck Pain 101 • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Free Neck Pain Consultation
Discussing Neck Pain with Mike Savageau, PT Dear Valued Client,
and guided stretches that target core joints and muscles. Of course, not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you are dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. Head Pain 101. There are a lot of different types of headaches that you may experience,andeachcanbecausedby itsowndifferent reason.Forexample, migraines can be caused by environmental factors, food allergies or even as a result of stress. There are headaches that can develop due to sinus pain and headaches that will develop when you are dehydrated. There are also headaches that will develop when you are exposed too long to loud noises. There is no singular fix for each of these different types of headaches, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same medication frequently doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy is radiating headaches, which are caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This causes pain to radiate from the top of the neck into the head, especially surrounding the ears. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headaches could develop, including as a result of lack of movement and stiffness in the neck. This buildup of irritation can be treated with regular physical therapy, especially through the use of massage and flexibility exercises that target the muscles in the neck.
Headandneckpain isnot the typeofpain thatyoucan push throughanddealwithfor too long.Forone thing, chronic pain in the head or neck is often associated with some sort of chronic health concern — one that youneed todealwith,not ignore.Secondly,whenyou are dealing with constant pain in your head or neck, it becomes difficult to concentrate. This can have a negative effect on your personal relationships, your career and more. The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the cause of the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without having to commit to long-term pain management — which often includes the use of pain medications that are potentially harmful toyourhealthandnot likely toworkaswellover time.Unlikepainmedications that become less helpful the longer they are used, physical therapy provides long-term relief from pain by correcting the joint or muscle concern with targeted therapies like flexibility exercises, muscle strengthening techniques, MIKE SAVAGEAU PT/CEO/Owner
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NECK PAIN 101
In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first is upper-back pain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical arthritis causes frequent aches in the neck and shoulders.This pain is generally worse when there are sudden changes in weather or at the end of the day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. The biggest problem posed by cervical arthritis is that the pain will typically cause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury as a result of a sudden movement and causes regular discomfort and frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could. There are plenty of situations in which pain in the neck as a result of cervical arthritis grows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. Addressing the Core Problem The majority of neck and head pain can be helped with one simple strategy: strength building. It frequently happens that the absolute cause of the start of a pain in the neck or head is a result of poor posture or quickened motion, and building core strength, as well as strength in the neck, can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing chronic pain. Keep in mind that the neck and head are sensitive areas, so attempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Working with a physical therapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains.
Healthy Recipe: Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Stretches Neck
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CERVICAL ROTATION Turn your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead.
• 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
INGREDIENTS • ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain unsweetened almond milk
DIRECTIONS Blend raspberries, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a blender until very smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowlandtopwithblueberries,theremaining2tablespoonsalmondsandcoconut.
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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
At Advantage Rehab Inc., you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Advantage Rehab Inc. if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
Patient Success Spotlight
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Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.
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