LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK ( C ON T I NU E D )
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
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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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