FIND THE SOURCE OF 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 every day activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experiencedbyAmericans,with59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Headaches areoftengroupedundertheterm “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. 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 spinalcord runs through thespine,anarrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition named spinal stenosis. If you are experiencing these symptoms call Eastern Shore Physical Therapy today
Difficulty turning your head from side to side Pain at the area where the neck and the upper back meet Poor posture Neck or shoulder pain that interferes with your sleep Stiff neck Pain when reaching for objects overhead Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Neck pain that radiates into your shoulders
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. DiscoverhowourteamofspecialistsatEastern Shore 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!
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 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
easternshorept.com
Community Event
Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Is Proud To Support The 20th Beach Bound 7 Basketball Tournament
Do you know any energetic kids who love to play basketball? On August 5th and 6th, Beach Bound Basketball is hosting its 20th Annual Beach Bound 7 Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament in Ocean City, MD. This spectacular event is exclusively for youth in grade levels 4th through 12th grade. Please contact Walt Stevenson if you would like to register your team for this amazing event at waltsaau@mchsi.com. You don’t want to miss out on this event!
CALL TODAY! 410.641.2900
easternshorept.com
Made with FlippingBook Online document