THE PROBLEM WITH POSTURE
Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position. Forward head position means that when you are resting your head, you are continuing to hold your head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position. You can identify whether or not you have a forward head position by standing straight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standingstraight,thenyouaren’tfullystandingupstraight!Asyearsgobyandday after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist may be able to help. Stretchingthemuscles inyournecktoalleviateneckstraincanreducetheseverity and regularity of your headaches. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along the back of your neck as well as those along the shoulders can help you find relief from the tension that is causing your pain. Whendealingwithneckpain, it is important toremember thatsafetyhas tocome first.Whiletherearemanysimpleactivitiesyoucantryathometobeginstretching yourneckmuscles,workingwithaphysicaltherapist istheonlywaytoensurethat you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us by calling First Choice PTat 321-802-5814!
WHAT IS “TRIGGER FINGER?”
Trigger finger, also known as “stenosing tenosynovitis,” is a condition of the hand that can result in pain, stiffness, and a locking of the finger in a bent position. In the hand we have pulleys that allow for smooth motion of our tendons when we bend our fingers. With a trigger finger the A1 pulley becomes inflamed and thickens making it difficult for the flexor tendon to glide through the pulley. Over time a nodule can form on the tendon which does not allow the tendon to glide through resulting in a sensation of snapping or getting stuck. Treatment options for trigger finger can include occupational or physical therapy. Therapy can entail a number of things ranging from custom made splints, exercises to increase range of motion, and modalities used to decrease pain and inflammation. Other conservative treatment options include the use of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), rest, and steroid injections. Surgery is another treatment option for trigger finger. The surgical procedure for trigger finger is called “tenolysis” or “trigger finger release.” During a trigger finger release the A1 pulley is cut to allow the tendon to glide more freely.
Source:https://www.oamichigan.com/hand-upper-extremity/hand-upper-extremity-conditions/trigger-finger/
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