Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that causes severe pain in your neck, 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 seeking treatment and solutions for the pain.
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Finding Relief From Neck Pain Staying A Neck Ahead Of Chronic Pain
Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury such as an athletic injury or as a result of a car accident or a slip and fallaccident.Whenthishappens,yourpaincouldbearesultofa musclestrainorsprain.Whenthis isthecase,usingtraditional methods likehotandcoldtherapyandtargetedphysicaltherapy treatmentcandoa lottoalleviatethepain.However,attempting exercises on your own could result in further pain. In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of changes in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to 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 refer to a wider range of the neck. Finally,neckpain issometimescausedbyradiculopathy,which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck which alterstheelectricalsignals intheneck,causingyoutofeelmore pain throughout the day. 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 causedbyoneofthese issues. Instead,youshouldalwayswork witha licensedandexperiencedphysicaltherapisttodetermine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort.
Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that causes severe pain in your neck, the thoughtofnotbeingabletofreelyturnyourheadisoverwhelmingly 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 seeking treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredibletorealizehowcommonneckpain is—especially amongAmericanadults!Morethantwo-thirdsofU.S.adultswill developneckpainat leastonce in their life,and thereasons for theneckpainareasvariedasthepopulationofthenation itself. Injury,musclestrainandevenstresscancausesignificantpain in the neck and upper back. If you are not careful, a neck injury canleadtochronicpain. It isevenpossibleforchronicheadaches like migraines to develop as a result of regular neck pain. How To Approach Neck Pain There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, butthebesttreatmentforyourpersonalneedsdependsentirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. If your pain develops gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injury, it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck painasaresultof fluid-filledsacsthatarebecomingweakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physical therapy can helpalleviatethepainfromdegenerativediscdiseasebyhelping restore blood circulation and improve range of motion in the neck.Thistherapy isapproached inacarefulanddeliberateway so as to not cause further pain in the neck region.
Call Blue Sky Physical Therapy at 303.388.1537 or visit blueskypt.com to schedule your appointment today!
Is Your Neck Pain Caused By SLEEP ISSUES? When it comes to neck pain, there is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it is a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress 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 necessary changes. 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.
If you are suffering from neck pain, call Blue Sky Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
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Neck Side Flexion Stretch Sit with good posture. Slowly lower your ear towards your shoulder as far as you comfortably can. Then, use your arm to guide your head slightly furtheruntilyou feelagentlestretch in yourneck.Return tostartingposition. Repeat 6-10 times.
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Vestibular Rehabilitation
Poor balance and a fear of falling can keep you from being active which can result in a wide range of health problems. We can restore your confidence and mobility and keep you active. We offer both vestibular rehabilitation and balance re-training. These exciting and successful treatments for dizziness and balance disorders have helped many patients feel better and return to normal lives. At Blue Sky Physical Therapy, we have the vast experience and special technology for treating balance and dizziness complaints.
Katherine Kock Physical Therapist
Katherine is from Cleveland, Ohio and grew up running cross country and track. This translated to running marathons in college at Ohio State University, where she was introduced to physical therapy with a running injury. She graduated from Ohio State with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a B.A. in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies before moving to Denver to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Regis University. She has since run 5 marathons in 5 states, aiming to one day run a marathon in
each state. Katherine is passionate about being a lifelong learner as a physical therapist. She plans to expand her manual therapy skills through Maitland courses and to become certified in advanced pelvic floor physical therapy and dry needling. Katherine enjoys treating people with all types of orthopedic conditions, as well as vestibular and pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Healthy Recipe Red, White, & Blue Patriotic Popsicles
Pelvic Therapy Service Spotlight
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup greek yogurt
• honey, agave, or other sweetener (optional) • popsicle molds (substitute small cups with flat bottoms) • popsicle stick
While most people only seek physical therapy for injuries such as whiplash, sprains, or low back pain, physical therapy can also prove highly effective in treating chronic pelvic pain and dysfunction, including incontinence. Pelvic Therapy assesses any underlying factors, such as strength, neuromuscular control, balance, coordination, skeletal alignment, and endurance, which may be contributing to impaired functional mobility, activity participation, and quality of life. Call Blue Sky Physical Therapy to learn more today!
(substitute coconut milk, coconut cream, or coconut yogurt)
• 1/2 cup blueberries • 1 cup strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS Make white, star-shaped “ice cubes” out of the greek yogurt (To avoid mess, use a syringe to easily fill the compartments).Meanwhile,makeapureewithblueberries,addingoptionalsweetener ifdesired.Addawhitestar to thebottomofa flatbottomedpopsiclemoldorsmallcupswitha flatbottom. Immediatelycover themwithyour blueberry puree and freeze again. Once frozen, add a layer of yogurt or coconut. Place the popsicle stick into the yogurt layer. I used some aluminum foil to hold the stick up, and then placed them into the freezer to freeze the stick in place. Puree the strawberries. When the yogurt layer is frozen, cover it with a layer of strawberry puree and freezeagain.Follow theprocesswithonemore layerofyogurtandonemore layerofstrawberrypuree.When ready to serve, ease the popsicles out gently by warming the sides of your cups with warm water while you gently pull on the stick.
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