CERVICAL SIDE BEND Tilt your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead. (Be sure to keep you eyes and nose pointed straight ahead the entire time). Repeat exercise as needed. Relieves Neck Pain www.simpleset.net Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Understanding Your Neck Pain
Neck Pain 101
In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first is upper-back pain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical arthritis causes frequent aches in the neck 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. 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 physical therapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains. Contact Wood Associates Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and get started on the first steps toward neck pain relief! Addressing the Core Problem
HEALTHY RECIPE Cauliflower Hot Wings with Vegan Aioli
INGREDIENTS • 1 head of cauliflower • 3/4 cup chickpea flour • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk • 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika powder • 1 cup spicy BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce (optional) • 2 green onions, cut into rings • salt • black pepper
DIRECTIONS Heat theoven to350 °F.Carefullycutcauliflower intobite-sizedflorets. Ina largebowl, combine chickpea flour, the plant-based milk, garlic powder, paprika powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Dip florets into batter so they’re completely coated.Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperand laycauliflowerfloretsonbaking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 °F. Once baked, transfer the cooked cauliflower wings to a bowl. Combine the BBQ sauce with a teaspoon of sriracha sauce and pour it over the baked cauliflower wings. Evenly coat them from all sides by stirring them a few times. Put coated hot wings back on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bakeagain for20minutesat350 °F.Serve immediatelyandsprinklewithgreenonions. Serve with vegan aioli or vegan ranch sauce.
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