HOWCAN I TELL IF MY NECK IS CAUSINGMY BACK PAIN?
It can sometimes to be difficult to determine if your back pain is rooted in your neck. This simple, at-home test can assist you in figuring it out: 1. Stand straight in front of another person.They will be your eyes regarding the movements you make. 2. Once they are watching you, turn your head as far as you comfortably can to the left. Repeat the same motion to the right. Have them take note of how far you are able to go. 3. Now, sit down in front of the same person. Repeat the same turning motions from a chair or couch. Again, have them take note of how far you are able to comfortably turn your head. 4. Ask if there were any differences in the turning movement. Did one side seem to turn further than the other? Was there a difference in standing vs. sitting? This test is helpful in finding out if your neck is causing (or is at risk of causing) pain in your lower back. If your movement is limited, especially while sitting down, it means that the muscles in your back or neck are tight. These constricted motions can cause pain in the lower back. How can physical therapy help me? Physical therapy is the leading recommendation for backpain.Our physical therapists are trained toevaluate muscle and joint movement, and they can easily assist you in finding the root of your problem.They will thoroughly evaluate you to figure out why you are experiencing pain, determining the source, and treating all affected areas. After your initial consultation, they will create a specialized treatment plan for you, based on your specific needs. At Advanced Rehabilitation, our end goal is the same as yours – to get you feeling better, healthier, and more
comfortable! If you are experiencing lower back pain and think it may be caused by an issue occurring in your neck, give us a call today. We’ll get you moving comfortably again in no time.
Source: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low- Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
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CHOCO-PEPPERMINT PROTEIN BALLS Healthy Recipe
INGREDIENTS • 10 tbsp cocoa powder • 6 tbsp maple syrup • 1/4 cup almond butter • 1/4 cup unflavored pea protein powder
• ½ tsp peppermint extract • 1/4 tsp sea salt • 2-4 tbsp crushed candy canes • 2-4 tbsp dairy free chocolate chips (optional)
DIRECTIONS Puteverythingexcept thecandycane,chocolatechipsandwater intoabowlandmixwell. Slowly add water if needed (You may not need any water if your almond butter is runny). Startwitha teaspoonandslowlyadduntilyougetawellmixedbatter. Ifyouadd toomuch then the batter will be too soft to roll. Add the candy canes and chocolate chips and mix again. Allow to chill in the fridge while you clean up, then roll into balls.
Recipe: https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/no-bake-chocolate-peppermint-protein-balls
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