RELIEF for Your Radiating Neck Pain & Headaches
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During physical therapy, your neck pain will be addressed holistically, taking into consideration the initial injury thatmayhavecaused thepain todevelop,butalsoany otherhabits,movementsorcompensations thatmaybecontributing to thediscomfort. Physical therapy takes advantage of strategies like massage, stretching and muscle training to reduce neck pain, and many of these strategies can be adopted in part at homeoron–the-gotohelpyouaddressyourneckpainwhen it isbotheringyouthemost. Adopting healthier habits can have a big impact on your management of neck pain. These include: • Practicing improved posture • Wearing recommended footwear • Using lumbar support in your desk chair or car • Exercising regularly • Engaging in regular stretching, like yoga One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to address whole-body well-being by encouraging improved overall health. In many situations, this includes improved flexibility and range-of-motion training, muscle building and strength training, and even in some cases, encouragement with cardiovascular activities and weight loss. At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain from developing, and working with a physical therapist can help you in this regard, as well. The tasks that you do every day can build up over time and cause a lot of stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common
Congratulations to John for completing our LSVT BIG program! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished! Success Story places tocarry thatstress.Youmaynoteven realize the impact thatsimple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain. Things like driving, lifting heavy objects — like packages at the front door or even your groceries — and repetitive movements like hunching over a keyboard at work can all seriously impact your neck pain. Call OSR Physical Therapy, today! The longer you let neck pain linger and disrupt your life, the more difficult it becomes to treat. If you experience an injury, the smart thing to do is to consult a physical therapist soon after the pain develops. Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=8402b1d2-6580-41b2-b4ff-25a0cd6dac3a https://www.verywellhealth.com/pinched-nerve-headache-treatment-1719581
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement to stretch your neck.
Stretches Neck
LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH
Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward into thearmpit.Useyouropposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. This stretch is great to use if you sit at a computer for a large portion of the day.
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