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Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Getting To KnowThe Valley Rehab Center Staff MARTY CORNETT RN BSN NBC-HWC

As a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Marty comes to us from St Clairsville. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing, has 200 plus hours of experience in wellness coaching, and has been an advocate and care giver for her two children

directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. In the course of their work, health and wellness coaches display unconditional positive regard for their clients and a belief in their capacity for change, and honoring that each client is an expert on his/her life, while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgemental. Simply put, wellness coaches are allies that partner with you as you develop winning strategies to meet the challenges you are facing and achieve the goals most important to you. They may be health related (weight reduction, stress management, looking at diet and exercise changes that affect conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, etc), lifestyle related (home organization and decluttering, help with growth/development issues within the family, finding time in life for relaxation while maintaining a work schedule, etc), or about learning the many changes that are coming up in medical and lifestyle research that may be a new fit into your wellness plan. Your coach is by your side, helping you create the steps that will work for you and keep you moving in the direction of your goals. We don’t believe in ‘failing’ when things don’t work, we look at them as learning experiences to gain insight as to why that step might not have worked and use it to help create one that might be a better fit for you. So, welcome to the world of wellness coaching. Welcome to a new option to meet your health and wellness goals and create the life style you will love! Join us on February 28, 2018 @ 6 PM, Valley Rahab Center, 3050 Guernsey St, Suite B, Bellaire, OH. Class: What Is Wellness, Coaching, and Alternative Practices to Add to Your Lifestyle.

and family members for over 30 years. She is passionate about helping people create a lifestyle that allows them to care for themselves as they care for others in their life and as they focus on an integrative, natural healing approach. Marty works with clients through her business, MC Wellness Coaching (www.mcwellnesscoaching.com), by phone (708-738-9902) or by appointment at marty. mcwellnesscoaching@gmail.com. What Is Wellness Coaching? In the past several years, the word “Wellness” has popped up all over. Have you noticed? But, what exactly does that mean? I have seen it on offices, hospitals, fitness centers, and in lots of magazines. And coaching? Many people think they are on the sidelines, yelling at people to perform and follow instructions. And when things don’t go as expected, they are blamed or shamed into working harder and harder. Welcome to the gentle, successful, no guilt world of wellness coaching. The International Consortium of Health and Wellness Coaches defines wellness coaching as trained, experienced individuals who partner with clients seeking self-

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

LIFE’S GOOD WITHOUT NECK PAIN “Look Up To Pain Relief!”

INSIDE:

• Are You Hurting Your Neck While You Sleep? •Healthy Recipe •Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes

•Patient Success Spotlight •Lightforce Laser Therapy

Discussing Neck Pain with Theresa Palkovic, PT. Dear Valued Client, Neckpaincanbeaconstant ache or sharp pain with movement, stopping you fromenjoying life’sactivities. Neck pain is very common

MechanicalNeckPain. Mechanicalpainusuallystarts from changes in the neck joints. As discs start to collapse, the space between the neck bones narrows, andthe jointsmaybecome inflamed.Thepain isusually chronic and is typically felt in the middle part of the neck. However, it may spread from the neck into the upper back or to the outside of the shoulder in some cases. Radiculopathy. Pressureor irritationonoraround the nerves of the neck can affect the nerves’ electrical signals. The pressure or irritation can be felt as numbness on the skin, weakness in the muscles or painalong thepathof thenerve.Weakness in thespine muscles can cause abnormal pressure on the nerves and increased chance of radiculopathy. Ifyouaresufferingfromneckpain,ourSPINEProgram is ideal to quickly relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. From long-term neck pain, to recovering from a complicated surgery, we can relieve your pain quickly, returning your natural mobility and strength. Our treatments are designed to help ease pain and to improve flexibility, strength, posture and function. We even teach you how to protect your neck in the years ahead. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to that aching neck!

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affectingapproximately2/3 rds of thepopulationatone point or another. People with neck pain suffer mainly from one of the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease. The discs are the fluid filledsacsbetween thebonesofyourneck.Thenormal aging process shrinks the discs and dries them out. Repeated stress and strain also weakens the tissues thatmakeupadisc.When thishappens, thedisc loses itsability toabsorbshock. In turn, thiscauses rubbing and changes in the shape of the joints in your neck, which can be painful. Muscle Strain. When there is an injury to the neck or you overuse the shoulder and neck muscles, a strain can occur. When this happens, the neck muscles may go intospasmtohelpsupportandprotectthesorearea.

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ARE YOU HURTING YOUR NECK WHILE YOU SLEEP?

We spend one third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today which can bevery confusing for consumers.Thebest typeof bed is theone thatyou tryoutand feelmostcomfortableusing.Typically,abed that isfirm underneath, with a softer top helps to provide support as well as contour your body. If your mattress is old, then think about investing in a new one so that your neck and spine are supported well. Thebestpositions tosleep in foryourspineareonyourbackorsides.Avoid sleeping on your stomach since your spine ends up twisted, especially your neck.Over thehoursofrepetitivesleepingonyourstomach,youcandamage the joints of your spine and compress the nerves exiting your spine. Use a pillow to help support your body and take the weight of your legs off your spine. Ifyou like tosleeponyourback,placeapillowunder thebacksofyour thighs and knees. This should place your knees in a slight, supported bend which takes pressure off your lower back. If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees. This helps keep the alignment of your spine, and takes the pressure of your upper leg off the spine. Have 1-2 pillows under your head to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you need 2 pillows stagger them so that one pillow overlaps the other by one half. The lower half goes under the shoulders, while the upper half supports the neck.

Our physical therapists at Valley Rehab Center can show you exercises, stretches and techniques to relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. If you are suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!

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DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY

Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

ASK ABOUT LASER THERAPY TODAY DRUG FREE | NON-INVASIVE | PAIN RELIEF

CHIN TUCK SUPINE Lie with roll under neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed. Repeat 5 times. Stretches Neck Muscles www.simpleset.net

Valley Rehab Center is now offering laser therapy to heal your aches and pains! Laser therapy works to replenish cells, repair tissue and reduce pain and inflammation. Not only does laser therapy accelerate healing in damaged tissues, it relaxes muscles, and stimulates nerve regeneration allowing you to be pain-free, faster. Call to Schedule a Free Screen! 740-325-1120

CALL TODAY! (740) 325-1120

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FREE WORKSHOP The Neck Pain & Radiculopathy Workshop will be held Wednesday, March 14th at 6:00 pm at our new location, 3050 Guernsey Street. The first 5 people to register and attend will receive an additional FREE neck pain consultation. NECK PAIN & RADICULOPATHY WORKSHOP “The Burden of Pain in Your Shoulders”

Call 740-325-1120 today to register as only 20 seats are available.

Patient Success Spotlight

“I’ve suffered with neck and upper back pain forever. I’d say I’m 75% better than I was when I first came and I feel better than I have in 20 years. Now, I’m ready to do things I haven’t been able to do in a long time.” - James M. I’m ready to do things I haven’t been able to do in a long time!

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Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.

Healthy Recipe: TURKEY MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large egg beaten • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan

• 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1 (24 oz) jar red pasta sauce • 1/2 lb whole grain spaghetti

• 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat broiler on high for 5 minutes. Combine all meatball ingredients in large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients. Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop 18 meatballs onto a rimmed cookie sheet. Broil on top rack for 5 minutes. In a large skillet, bring pasta sauce to a low simmer. Add in cooked meatballs and simmer together for 5-10 minutes or until meatballs are completely cooked through. Serve with your choice of pasta, fresh basil, more parmesan and enjoy!

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