It’s the end of the day and your head is pounding and your neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck is an intricate structure with hundreds of muscles and nerves. The joints in your neck provide movement, while the discs in between the bones give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, being on your computer and at home watching TV, your neck muscles, joints and nerves can become strained and irritated.
The Advance Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Staff Spotlight: Maddie Warrington, Physical Therapy Aide
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Favorite drink on a hot summer day? Peach green tea Favorite drink on a cold winter night? Hazelnut coffee
Maddie has been a Physical Therapy Aide here at Advance for 4+ years now. You will know her by her smiling, bubbly personality that greets you at our doors and lends a helping hand in all aspects of our clinic. Maddie has a knack for being a good listener when needed, and brightening up the PT gym daily with her positive attitude. She has learned and grown quite a bit in the years working with us, so we are proud to be a part of her professional development. Maddie is currently studying to become a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant while gaining valuable experience in our clinic. We are working hard to grow our clinic so we can (someday) add Maddie to our wonderful team of therapists!
Favorite conversation I’ve ever had with a person? My parents telling me how much they love and support me no matter where my life takes me.
Favorite movie of all time? Mean Girls Favorite book of all time? The Best Little Girl in the World by Steven Levenkron
Favorite color? Purple
Favorite ice cream ever, and from where? All lovin’ no oven from cold stone Teacher who changed my life, and why? My anatomy 1 teacher. She made me realize my strengths, and taught me how to use them. She showed me I am smarter than I think. Perfect day out: what, where, with whom? Adventuring through a new city trying new restaurants and experiencing the cities culture.
Favorite song? Make Me Wanna by Chelsea Cutler
Favorite food I’ve cooked? Orecchiette pasta with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe
Favorite food from childhood? Macaroni and cheese
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RelievingNeck Pain And Headaches!
advanceaquaticpt.com The fact is that even the simplest movements can cause short periods of neck pain. Yet some of us may actually be experiencing chronic neck pain. Simple, repetitive movements can lead to prolonged muscle tightness, which can take time to show symptoms. In comparison, muscle It’s the end of the day and your head is pounding and your neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck is an intricate structure with hundreds of muscles and nerves.The joints in your neck provide movement, while the discs in between the bones give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, being on your computer and at home watching TV, your neck muscles, joints and nerves can become strained and irritated.
strains happen with quick jolts such as an injury or lifting something too heavy. How neck pain can go to your head. Headaches can stem from tightness in the neck muscles at the back of the neck, which is brought about by a forward-head posture and rounded back. This is very common if you work at a computer or sit a lot. In this position the spine is strained. Try to stand up tall with your back against a wall. How far away from the wall is the back of your head? If you have a forward head posture, your head will be quite far from the wall. The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head. This can affect blood flow to the scalp, resulting in a headache. Pain can
be referred from the neck to behind the eyes or forehead and even one sided headaches around the temples. Pounding headaches at the back of the head can be related to neck muscle tightness and limited movement. Since many headaches stem from problems with neck movement and posture, it is wise that you see a physical therapist. Find out how you can relieve your aching neck and nagging headache for good. Call us today for more information! Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to those aches and pains!
Stretching for Neck Pain Relief
Neck pain and headaches typically come from poor posture and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This produces what is called a forward head posture. By stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, as well as strengthening the muscles at the front of the neck, neck pain can be relieved. Correcting bad posture can be as simple as strengthening the abdominal region. However, keep in mind that when dealing with a forward- head posture, you will also have forward- rounded shoulders and increased curvature
of the upper spine. Our physical therapists are experts in posture evaluation and treatment, helping you even if you have quite severe changes. It’s never too late! Tight muscles are a big factor in most neck pain and headaches. Stretching the muscles of your chest and strengthening the muscles of the middle back helps. For long term benefits, learning the right exercises can make a big difference in preventing neck pain and headaches from returning.
Therefore,beforeyoustart takinganyheadache medicine for chronic neck pain, you might want to analyze your body posture first. Finding tension in your neck or limited range of motion in your spine might be the cause. Correcting it through physical therapy might be a simple solution for your headaches and neck pains. Call us today to learn more about our how to relieve your headache and neck pain.
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UPPER TRAPEZIUS STRETCH Make sure the hand of the side being stretched is tucked behind your body. Slowly bring your ear to the opposite shoulder and your chin towards your chest. Now look slightly over the shoulder being stretched.
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Healthy Recipe Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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The best paid entertainment I’ve ever seen? Chelsea Cutler concert Favorite hobby activity that makes me get lost for hours? Listening to new music Most rewarding time I’ve ever spent volunteering? Raising over $1000.00 for childhood cancer by volunteering with Alex’s lemonade stand My greatest skill (past or current)? Communication and empathy The best advice I’ve ever been given? Never let the world change who you are. Always be true to yourself and proud of who you are. The best birthday I ever had and why? My 22nd Birthday because all of my friends and family spent the weekend in Ocean City, Maryland The coolest natural wonder I’ve ever seen? The “tongue of the ocean” in Nassau, Bahamas The one item I would take to the desert island? A crossbow The most fun road trip I’ve ever taken, where and with whom? When my three best friends and I drove to Lynchburg, Virginia to visit our BFF at Lynchburg College
INGREDIENTS • Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese
• 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Using 1/2 of the goat cheese, spread small amount into the zucchini and cover with marinara sauce. Drop dots of remaining cheese over the marinara, bake until cheese is soft and marinara is bubbling (about 20 minutes).
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Have You Met Your Deductible Yet? Have you met your annual insurance deductibleoroutofpocketmaximum? If you have, your therapy may be free or you may have just a small co-payment. How do you check to see if you have met these limits? You can call your insurance and ask them or you can call us and we will gladly check your benefits for you.
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