NRG: Life Doesn't Have To Be A Pain In The Neck

Health & Fitness Newsletter by NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness

HEALTH & FITNESS NEWSLETTER September, 2018

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LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK ALLOW THE NEW SEASON TO ENCOURAGE BETTER RELIEF!

Head and neck pain is not the type of pain that you can push through and deal with for too long. For one thing, chronic pain in the head or neck is often associated with some sort of chronic health concern — one that you need to deal with, not ignore. Secondly, when you are dealing with constant pain in your head or neck, it becomes difficult to concentrate. This can have a negative effect on your personal relationships, your career and more. The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physiotherapist can help you to identify the cause of the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without having to commit to long-term pain management — which often includes the use of pain medications that are potentially harmful to your health and not likely to work as well over time. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful the longer they are used, physiotherapy provides long-term relief from

pain by correcting the joint or muscle concern with targeted therapies like flexibility exercises, muscle strengthening techniques, and guided stretches that target core joints and muscles. Of course, not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you are dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. Head Pain 101. There are a lot of different types of headaches that you may experience, and each can be caused by its own different reason. For example, migraines can be caused by environmental factors, food allergies or even as a result of stress. There are headaches that can develop due to sinus pain and headaches that will develop when you are dehydrated. There are also headaches that will develop when you are exposed too long to loud noises. There is no singular fix for each of these different types of headaches, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same medication frequently doesn’t work. (continued inside)

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LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK “Pedal Through Your Pain With Real Treatments!”

NRG STAFF SPOTLIGHT Lisa Smyrichinsky, CAT(C)

One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physiotherapy is radiating headaches, which are caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This causes pain to radiate from the top of the neck into the head, especially surrounding the ears. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headaches could develop, including as a result of lack of movement and stiffness in the neck. This buildup of irritation can be treated with regular physiotherapy, especially through the use of massage and flexibility exercises that target the muscles in the neck. Neck Pain 101. In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of twomajorproblems.Thefirst isupper-backpain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physiotherapy can be used to address both types of neck pain.

Cervicalarthritiscauses frequentaches in theneck and shoulders.This pain is generally worse when there are sudden changes in weather or at the end of the day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. The biggest problem posed by cervical arthritis is that the pain will typically cause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury as a result of a sudden movement and causes regular discomfort and frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could.There are plenty of situations in which pain in the neck as a result of cervical arthritis grows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. Call us today for more information!

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“Why Do I Have Neck Pain?” ADDRESSING THE CORE PROBLEM

The majority of neck and head pain can be helped with one simple strategy: strength building. It frequently happens that the absolute cause of the start of a pain in the neck or head is a result of poor posture or quickened motion, and building core strength, as well as strength in the neck, can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing chronic pain.

Keep in mind that the neck and head are sensitive areas, so attempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Working with a physiotherapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains.

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RELIEVE NECK PAIN IN MINUTES Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

CERVICAL ROTATION Turn your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead. Repeat 3 times. Stretches Neck Muscles

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INGREDIENTS: • Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese

• 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS: Pre Heat 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).

NRG STAFF SPOTLIGHT

LISA SMYRICHINSKY, CAT(C) In June of 2015 Lisa graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Athletic Therapy). She then went on to certify as an Athletic Therapist and holds the designation CAT(C).

Clinically Lisa has had the opportunity to work with individualswithacuteandchronic injuries that have been acquired during physical activity, in motor vehicle collisions, and at work. A highlight of her clinical experience was spending a summer in Calgary at the Winsport Medicine Clinic where she assisted with injury rehabilitation of our Canadian Winter Olympic Athletes. Lisa believes that athletic therapy is for all “athletes” of life. Athletic Therapists are specially trained to assess the musculoskeletal system as a whole and are able to locate deficiencies that cause pain and discomfort. Using primarily manual therapy, soft tissue work, and exercise-based treatment athletic therapy will help get you back to your active lifestyle.

Lisa’s passion for health and wellness developed at a young age through her involvement in rhythmic gymnastics. After years of competing at a provincial level, she went on to become a national level coach and judge. While completing her university degree Lisa expanded her experience working with athletes in a variety of sports. She spent two seasons with the University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s Volleyball Team and then continued on to work with the Manitoba Soccer Association, West Kildonan Collegiate’s Football Team, and the St. Vital Victorias MMJHL Hockey Team.

PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

“My husband and I both go to this clinic and we are so impressed. What we find the best is that, no matter who we deal with, everyone is up to date on how we are doing. Amazing teamwork. I have been to other places in the past and I have never seen it like that. Thank you NRG team for all your hard work.” - Shannon O. “We are so impressed!”

YOU HELP US, HELP OTHERS

Care enough to share how we have helped you? Who do you know that could benefit from therapy? If you know someone suffering with aches and pains, then give

1. Refer a friend to NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness 2. Give th em our contact info: 204.783.9578 3. We’ll start their custom recovery program

the gift of health. Refer them to NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness today! Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Athletic Therapy Screen. They will thank you, and so will we!

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