THE PROBLEM WITH POSTURE
Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position. Forward head position means that when you are resting your head, you are continuing to hold your head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position. You can identify whether or not you have a forward head position by standing straight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standing straight, then you aren’t fully standing up straight! As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist may be able to help. Research shows improving your upper back mobility is the most effective way to reduce neck pain. Another effective treatment is strengthening of the deep neck flexors. For some headache sufferers with symptoms radiating over the top of the head, repeated motions in a specific direction can centralize and abolish the headache. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety has to come first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretching your neck muscles, working with a physical therapist is the only way to ensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us (Sugar Land: 281-325-0188, Rosenberg: 281- 239-3838).
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• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed • ½ green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces • ½ onion, cut into wedges • 3 cloves garlic, peeled • 1 egg • 1 Tbsp chili powder • 1 Tbsp cumin BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGERS
I truly appreciate all the assistance that I was given
during my therapy. The adminstrative staff was very professional and warm duringmy every encounter. The therapists were very knowledgeable and eager to assist with any challenges. They displayed high expectations and encouraged me to
• 1 tsp Thai chili sauce or hot sauce • ½ cup bread crumbs
Directions: If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce. Stir the eggmixture into themashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties. If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side. www.allrecipes.com/recipe/85452/homemade-black-bean-veggie-burgers
perform at a higher level. This organization became family to me. I developed a professional and personal relationship with them. I feel really empowered to maintain good physical physical health on my own. I highly recommend First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center if you are in need of physical therapy. ” – L. W.
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