FOCUS ON NECK PAIN TO RELIEVE HEADACHES
The neck can be a hidden and debilitating source of headaches. Very often neck pain and headaches go hand-in-hand, leading to a miserable time coping with everyday activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experienced by Americans, with 59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Some headaches are often grouped under the term “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. There are well mapped out patterns of headaches that come from the different parts of the neck, shoulder and upper back areas. The discs between your bones (vertebrae) and joints in the upper neck often contribute to headaches. Even headaches located in the forehead or behind the eyes are often referred pains stemming from problem areas in the neck and base of the skull. The joints connecting the top three vertebral levels of the neck handle almost 50% of the total motion of the entire neck. This means they absorb a lot of repetitive strain.These joints bear the main load of the weight of the head (about that of a bowling ball). With fatigue, poor posture, injuries, disc problems, arthritis, muscular stress and even prior surgeries, the wear and tear on this critical region of your body can prove too much, resulting in pain. It is also possible that you may develop a narrowing of the spinal canal itself. Since the spinal cord runs through the spine, a narrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition called spinal stenosis.
There is much that can be done to treat neck pain and headaches. Our expert physical therapists have years of experience helping people with neck pain and headaches. By finding the root cause of your neck pain and headaches we can relieve your pain quickly, reduce the need for medication and get you back to the activities you enjoy. Discover how our team of specialists at Fritz Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine can eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!
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Linda Fink’s : Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, plump cookies filled with creamy milk chocolate chips! Halve the recipe to make 4
• 2 cups butter, softened • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar • ½ cup white sugar • 2 (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix • 4 eggs
dozen cookies. INGREDIENTS • 4-3/4 cups flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 4 cups milk chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Stir in the milk chocolate chips, trying to spread evenly through cookie dough. Drop heaping teaspoons of dough on cookie sheet.
If you would like any of our recipes, email Caitie at czavora@fritzphysicaltherapy.com. offering of a variety of flavors that are sold by weight. The options are pretty endless and you get sucked in to buying more than you originally plan to! The employees have all been gracious and willing to provide assistance with all products in the store. They will gift wrap any of the items for you upon request. Though the cost of these items are higher, I am willing to pay a little more for homemade chocolates, especially when it supports a small, family owned shop like this one. After every purchase, you receive a 10% discount code on your receipt for your next one, and it will definitely bring you back for more!
Bake for 10-12 minutes in preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. Restaurant Review: My Favorite Sweet Shoppe 1597 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 By: Caitie Zavora, PTA
Thissmall,quaint, familyownedsweetshop is located inashoppingcenterbetweenBridgevilleand Heidelberg.Theysellavarietyof items, fromhomemade fudge,caramelapples,andchocolates, to gelato, “penny candy”, and truffles.The fudge is creamy and fresh, the apples crunchy and sweet, and the gelato smooth and silky! My go-to candy in this shop is their homemade truffles with an
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