THE DOMINO EFFECT OF NECK PAIN Cervical and Shoulder Pain Can Cause Other Problems
One of the most common problems we treat at the New Jersey Institute of Balance is cervical pain, coupled with shoulder pain. Poor posture, combined with a 9-to-5 desk job, leads to a breakdown in body structure. The head starts to lean forward, the shoulders become rounded, and the problem only gets worse. Pain will radiate from nerves in the displaced cervical disc, spreading into the rest of the neck, often moving all the way out into the shoulders and the upper back. If cervical problems are not addressed early enough, it’s almost certain to lead to other problems, including permanent posture changes. 1. Sit in a chair, with your shoulder blades pulled back and down. Make sure your lower back is slightly arched and your eyes are looking forward and level. In this pose, raise your arms as high as you can, typically close to 160 degrees or even vertical. 2. Now, sit with poor posture. Slouch your lower back and round your shoulders forward. Let your chin and eyes drop forward. In this pose, try to raise your arms overhead. Most people will experience at least a 60 degree decrease in range of motion when compared to the same exercise with good posture. To see how poor posture can lead to other problems, try these two exercises:
Poor posture is more than a nuisance. It can cause a domino effect of health issues throughout your body. Don’t let cervical pain or shoulder pain hinder your posture, leading to a long list of health issues. Contact New Jersey Institute of Balance and schedule a free consultation today!
Make the most of these remaining summer weeks and take dinner outside to the grill! You don’t need to visit the fair for this delicious, classic street food. Grilled Mexican Street Corn
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Ingredients
Recipe inspired by seriouseats.com.
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1 medium clove garlic, minced ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
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¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
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½ cup finely crumbled feta cheese
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4 ears corn, shucked
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½ teaspoon chili powder
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
1. Set burners of gas grill to high heat and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. 2. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro in large bowl. Stir until well-combined and set aside. 3. Place corn on hot grill, rotating occasionally. Grill until cooked through and charred in spots on all sides, for about 8 minutes. 4. Transfer corn to bowl with cheese mixture and use large spoon to evenly coat each ear on all sides. Sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder and serve immediately with lime wedges.
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