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.
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LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
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 whenyouaredehydrated.Therearealsoheadachesthatwilldevelopwhenyouare exposed too long to loudnoises.There isnosingularfix foreachof thesedifferent typesofheadaches,which iswhyattemptingtotreateveryheadacheyouexperience with the same medication frequently doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy 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 thehead,especiallysurrounding theears.Therearea lotof reasonswhy 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 physical therapy, especially through the use of massage and flexibility exercises that target the muscles in the neck.
Headandneckpain isnot the typeofpain thatyoucanpush throughanddealwith 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 becomesdifficult toconcentrate.Thiscanhaveanegativeeffectonyourpersonal relationships, your career and more. Themostcommoncauseofneckorheadpain isamuscleor jointproblem.Working withaphysical therapistcanhelpyou to identify thecauseof the troubleandbegin 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 ofpainmedicationsthatarepotentiallyharmfultoyourhealthandnot likelytowork aswellover time.Unlikepainmedications thatbecome lesshelpful the longer they are used, physical therapy provides long-term relief from pain by correcting the joint or muscle concern with targeted therapies like flexibility exercises, muscle strengtheningtechniques,andguidedstretchesthattargetcore jointsandmuscles. 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.
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day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. Thebiggestproblemposedbycervicalarthritis is that thepainwill typicallycausea loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury as a result ofa sudden movement and causes regulardiscomfortand frustrationas 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. ADDRESSING THE CORE PROBLEM Themajorityofneckandheadpaincanbehelpedwithonesimplestrategy:strength building. Itfrequentlyhappensthattheabsolutecauseofthestartofapain intheneck 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 thesafeway toensure thatyouarepracticingpositive techniques tofind relief from your aches and pains.
NECK PAIN 101 Inmanysituations,pain thatdevelops in theneckcanbeassociatedwithoneof two majorproblems.Thefirst isupper-backpain thatbegins toradiate into theneck.The second isarthritis.Physical therapycanbeused toaddressboth typesofneckpain. 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
H E A LT H Y R E C I P E Roasted Brussels Sprouts
PAT I E N T S U C C E S S S P O T L I G H T
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 lbs Brussels
• Seeds from 1 pomegranate • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts • Finely grated zest of 1 lime • 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp canola oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper • 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Payal Korde PT is great. She goes over and beyond. She is concerned about your discomfort and works hard to improve your quality of life. Sports & Ortho has a shining staff. Lastly, all if the employees work together as a team and are friendly. “They work hard to improve your quality of life!”
DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the Brussels sprouts in a medium roasting pan; toss with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until light goldenbrownandaknife inserted into thecentersgoes inwithoutany resistance,about 45 minutes. Transfer the sprouts to a large bowl and add the pomegranate molasses, pomegranateseeds,hazelnuts,and limeandorangezests.Seasonwithsaltasneeded. Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
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Supported Bridge Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 6-10 times.
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