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STAY A NECK AHEAD OF YOUR CHRONIC PAIN HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to relieve pain and keep moving!
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Why Am I Suffering From Neck Pain? Discover why you may be suffering with neck pain.
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FIND RELIEF FOR YOUR NECK PAIN
Did You Know You Have Direct Access To Physical Therapy? Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a physician referral is not needed. Direct Access allows us to treat clients for 30 days without a physician’s referral. If your pain is developing gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injury that comes to mind, then it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physical therapy can help alleviate the pain fromdegenerative disc disease by helping restore blood circulation and improve range of motion in the neck. This therapy is approached in a careful and deliberate way so as to not cause further pain in the neck region. Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury, such as due to an accident or even as a result of a car accident or a slip and fall accident. When this happens, your pain could be a result of a muscle strain or sprain. When this is the case, then using traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physical therapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate the pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain.
Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn your head is overwhelmingly stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, and since the neck is so sensitive to injury, it is important to be as careful as possible in finding treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredible to realize how common neck pain is — especially among American adults! More than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, and it is even possible for chronic headaches like migraines to develop as a result of regular neck pain. There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced.
Here is a quick breakdown of what could be going on to cause your neck pain:
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WHY AM I SUFFERING FROM NECK PAIN?
In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to become narrow, often causing bones to strike one another, resulting in pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanical neck pain can spread, causing the pain to become more severe and covering a wider range of the neck. Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the neck, causing you to feel morepain throughout theday. Physical therapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, often offering immediate relief from pain and discomfort. These are just some of the frequent causes of neck pain. It is important that you never assume that your neck pain is being caused by one or another of these issues, and that you instead always work with a licensed and experienced physical therapist to determine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort. Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues? There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on amattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! For more support in finding relief from neck pain, talk to your physical therapist.
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
“They were very thorough in regards to measuring her progress!” "My daughter completed her physical therapy here following a wrist injury. The staff was amazing! They have great evening hours, and are very accommodating for appointments. The equipment was state-of-the-art, and they were very thorough in regards tomeasuring her progress. I would definitely recommend this location for physical therapy needs!” - Jamie L.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
NATHAN COOK, PTA Hi, my name is Nathan Cook, and I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at FYZICAL since September of 2018. It has truly been an honor to get to know each of you and to help you achieve your wellness goals over these past 2 years. Beginning in August of 2020, however, I will no longer be working as
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CHIN TUCK | SUPINE While lying down on your back with a small rolled up towel in the small curve of your neck, slowly draw chin towards your chest. The back of your neck will rise and the base of your neck should stay in contact with the towel. Then slowly turn your head in one direction and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times in each direction. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS part of the team at FYZICAL. While I still very much enjoy being able to help people through physical therapy interventions, my wife and I have decided to relocate our family to South Korea. This is where my wife was born and raised, and where her parents reside. With the current pandemic and resulting uncertainties (particularly in my wife’s career), we decided that now is as good a time as any to make the move so that my boys (ages 1 and 4) may get to know my wife’s parents and the Korean language and culture in which she was raised. I am very thankful for the opportunity I have had to work with each one of the patients and the fantastic staff at FYZICAL. I have grown significantly, both professionally and personally, during my time here. While I am saddened to say goodbye, I know that I am leaving you in good hands with the very capable and caring crew at FYZICAL in Butler.
Add the ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the blender as needed. Add a drizzle of honey or extra ginger to taste, pour into glasses, and enjoy. Bursting with healing Vitamin C, this hydrating smoothie will increase the infection-fighting ability of your immune system.
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