Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain In The Neck
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. Thebiggestproblemposedbycervicalarthritis is that thepainwill typicallycause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury asa resultofasuddenmovementandcauses regulardiscomfortand frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could. There are plentyofsituations inwhichpain in theneckasa resultofcervicalarthritisgrows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. 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 buildingcorestrength,aswellasstrength in theneck,canmakeahugedifference 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.
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.
If you’re suffering from neck pain, call 248.380.3550 to talk to your physical therapist and schedule your appointment with Oakland Physical Therapy today!
Healthy Recipe Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS • 2 large sweet potatoes • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 cup chopped red onion • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper • 1/2 cup frozen corn
For Garnish • 1 avocado mashed • Tahini • Hot sauce • Chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa • 1 cup canned black beans drained & rinsed • 1 tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Sea salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat theoven to400ºF.Placesweetpotatoesonabakingsheetandprickwitha fork.Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add corn, quinoa, black beans and spices and cook 2 - 3 more minutes. When sweet potatoes are fork tender, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice in half and place each half on a plate. Top with quinoa mixture, avocadoandadrizzleof both tahini andhot sauce.Finish with asprinkleof cilantroand enjoy! https://www.simplyquinoa.com/mexican-quinoa-stuffed-sweet-potatoes
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