Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? People literally live on acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms in the neck. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is an underlying neck problem that may go untreated.
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Lydia Christianson Physical Therapist, DPT, OCS Clinic: Lead Kent
She’s a Midwest girl who loves playing outdoors in the Northwest. Lydia hikes, camps and snowshoes all over the Cascades. She loves to explore Seattle too. In sixth grade, Lydia listened to a presentation by a Physical Therapist at her school’s Career Day, and thought, “That’s what I want to do.” As she learned more about physical therapy, she was drawn to the relational aspect of the job and the way it combines her love for movement, anatomy and exercise. After earning both her BS in Biomedical Science and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degrees from Marquette University, she moved 2000 miles from her family to work in Washington. Lydia appreciates the opportunities OPT gives her to grow as a therapist as well as the fun, passionate and engaging people who make it fun to come to work every day. Education: • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Marquette University • B.S. in Biomedical Science, Marquette University
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Is It Possible To Live Without Neck Pain & Headaches? Here’s What You Need To Do When Your Regular Treatment Plans Don’t Work Anymore
Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? People literally live on acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms in the neck. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is an underlying neck problem that may go untreated. The Cause of Most Headaches Headaches can range from minor nagging pains, to full-blown migraines that knock you off your feet for a day or two. Any headache, whether tremendous pain or not, should be a warning sign that the muscles in your spine and neck may be too tight and
tense. Prolonged muscle tension may cause you to feel stiff and achy. One may feel pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back and even radiating out to the upper arms. Most people who have headaches complain about having neck and shoulder pain. The most intense pain usually lies directly in the back and upper sides of the neck. The pain then radiates into the shoulder area. This is why many people who have headaches treat themselves to frequent neck and shoulder massages. Physical therapy can help you to relieve the tightness and tension in your muscles, helping you live a happy, pain-free life.
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RELIEF FORNECK PAIN&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 experienced by Americans, with 59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Headaches are often grouped under the term “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. 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 spinal cord runs through the spine, a narrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition named spinal stenosis. If you are experiencing these symptoms talk to us about how we can help
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 Outpatient Physical Therapy incorporated 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 painsstemming 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 bear the
www.outpatientpt.com • Difficulty turning your head from side to side • Pain at the aria 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
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Puyallup 2930 S Meridian STE 120, Puyallup, Washington 98373 Phone: (253) 445-2733 Fax: (253) 445-2399
Kent East Hill 13106 SE 240th Street, Ste 103 Kent, WA 98031 Phone: (253) 631-1933 Fax: (253) 631-2094
Covington Satellite 27005 168th Pl SE, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 639-4788 Fax: (253) 639-4789
Auburn 701 M St NE, Suite 102 Auburn, Washington 98002 Phone: (253) 833-8766 Fax: (253) 833-6748
Maple Valley 26837 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE, Suite 200 Maple Valley, Washington 98038 Phone: (425) 413-4425 Fax: (425) 413-4429
Kent 8009 S. 180th Street, Suite 112
Covington 16720 SE 271st St, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 630-5808 Fax: (253) 630-6438
Kent, Washington 98032 Phone: (425) 226-7827 Fax: (425) 251-5757
Outpatient Physical Therapy Summer’s End Fun Run Saturday, September 16, 2017 Kentwood High School 25800 164th Avenue SE Covington, WA 98042 Come enjoy a healthy and fun Saturday Morn’- good music, fun booths, and professionally timed. We aren’t about the hype, colors, middle of the night runs, or rootbeer gardens (although those aren’t bad either). We are about family; Stroller, wheelchair & community friendly. We are fun & we are local; come visit our “Farmers Market” and bring home something healthy to cook! Summers End offers a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a 10K Fun Run, and a Youth 2K. All ages and abilities are welcome. Races start and end at Kentwood High School. Enjoy the fairly flat, fast route through City of Covington neighborhoods. A surprise commemorative token for all 5K &10K finishers, and awards for top 3 runners in each age group. Online registration closes 9/13/2017. Visit http://www.outpatientpt.com/sokingchallenge/ and click on the Covington Summer’s End 5k/10k Run/Walk & a 2k for the Kids
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7 Convenient Locations To Serve You!
Puyallup 2930 S Meridian STE 120, Puyallup, Washington 98373 Phone: (253) 445-2733 Fax: (253) 445-2399
Kent East Hill 13106 SE 240th Street, Ste 103 Kent, WA 98031 Phone: (253) 631-1933 Fax: (253) 631-2094
Covington Satellite 27005 168th Pl SE, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 639-4788 Fax: (253) 639-4789
Auburn 701 M St NE, Suite 102 Auburn, Washington 98002 Phone: (253) 833-8766 Fax: (253) 833-6748
Maple Valley 26837 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE, Suite 200 Maple Valley, Washington 98038 Phone: (425) 413-4425 Fax: (425) 413-4429
Kent 8009 S. 180th Street, Suite 112
Covington 16720 SE 271st St, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 630-5808 Fax: (253) 630-6438
Kent, Washington 98032 Phone: (425) 226-7827 Fax: (425) 251-5757
“You Deserve To Be Pain Free & Active” Simple Exercises to Strengthen The Knees
QUAD STRETCH The quad stretch is a tremendous bang for your buck move that can be done just about anywhere. Got a chair? Good you can do this exercise. The beauty in this stretch is that it hits the front of the foot, ankles, shins, quads and knees. How it’s done: Sit on a standard chair sideways with your right side facing out and feet flat on the floor. Balance on the chair on your left buttock so that your right leg is outside of the chair leg. Hold the back of the chair with your left hand. Bend your right leg and grab onto your ankle with your right hand. Pull your heel back toward your butt, until your knee is pointed down at the floor. Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds, then repeat on the other side. KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH Assessing and treating loss of knee extension range of motion is an important component of rehabilitation following any knee surgery or injury. There are many ways to treat loss of range of motion in the knee, however, proper assessment of range of motion is even more important. Allowing gentle, frequent, and progressive load to the knee is usually more tolerable for the person, especially those that are sore or guarded in their movements. How it’s done: Place a rolled up towel under your knee. While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Alternate legs and repeat 5 times.
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