Nobody wants a pain in the neck, especially one that just doesn’t seem to go away. Neck pain is a common ailment that many of us will experience at some point. Often, the pain is mild and fleeting, caused by poor posture or sleeping in an awkward position. However, when neck pain is persistent and starts interfering with your daily activities, seeking treatment addressing the underlying cause is crucial. Neck pain can manifest in various forms and intensities. Some may feel a sharp pain when turning their head, while others might endure a constant dull ache. Pain may be localized in the neck or radiate down to the shoulders or upper back, affecting overall mobility and quality of life. So, what causes it? DON’T LET NECK PAIN HOLD YOU BACK Discover Neck Pain Causes and Cures
POTENTIAL CAUSES OF NECK PAIN Identifying the root cause of your neck pain is essential for effective treatment. Some of the most common causes of neck pain include: • Muscle Strains: Overuse, such as hours hunched over your computer or strenuous physical activity, often triggers muscle strains. • Natural Wear and Tear: Like the other joints in your body, your neck joints tend to wear down with age, which can cause osteoarthritis. Health Issues: When stressed or anxious, many people tend to tense their neck muscles, leading to stiffness and pain. • Injuries: Whiplash, a common injury resulting from car • Stress and Other Mental
TREATMENT OPTIONS We understand the inconvenience and discomfort neck pain causes. That’s why we focus on relieving your pain as fast as possible. Once your pain is reduced, we’ll work together to strengthen your neck and regain full mobility to avoid pain in the future. Our treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s unique situation. After a thorough evaluation, we
may incorporate a variety of approaches, such as manual
therapy with hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, postural training, strengthening exercises, and pain relieving modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation. If you’re struggling with neck pain, don’t let it dominate your life. Call Kinetic PT Specialists at (847) 515‑8970 to schedule a free screening and learn how physical therapy can help you regain comfort and control of your life.
accidents, involves the head being jerked, straining the soft tissues of the neck. An injury can also damage neck muscles, ligaments, disks, vertebral joints, and nerve roots.
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These fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with nutrients! Baked Sweet Potato Fries
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place sweet potato wedges in a large bowl and add olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. 3. Arrange the sweet potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. 4. Bake for 20–25 minutes,
INGREDIENTS • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • Salt and pepper, to taste
flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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