FOCUS ON NECK PAIN TO RELIEVE HEADACHES
Relieve That Nagging Headache Naturally! 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. (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 Excellcare Physical Therapy can eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details! (773) 779-1111
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
RelieveNeck Pain InMinutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Staff Spotlight
Kristin Walsh, Kristin has been a Physical Therapist for 18 years, and with Excellcare Physical Therapy since 2004. She received her Bachelors of Science from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in Biomedical Engineering, and a Masters of Physical Therapy fromGovernors State University. She is a certified Pilates instructor and uses some of the Pilates techniques to help patients recover. She has found that her background as a Physical Therapist coupled with her knowledge of Pilates allows her to
Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day
LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Put one arm folded behind your back and tilt your head downward into the armpit. Hold for 6 seconds repeat 4 times. Repeat on both sides.
customize programs for people of all levels to reach their fitness goals. Overall Kristin specializes in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. In her spare time, Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband, three wonderful children, and four dogs. She is an avid runner having completed two Chicago Marathons and twenty-four 1/2 marathons. She enjoys golfing and just being outside.
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