Axcess PT: Life Doesn't Have to Be a Pain in the Neck

The Axcess Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body JULY 2018

Aaron Fuerst PT, DPT, CWCE, FAAOMPT If you have pain, you shouldn’t ignore it. We can help you feel better fast!

LifeDoesn't HaveToBeAPain InTheNeck

When you look in the mirror do you notice that you have a forward head postureor does your head looka littleshiftedoff to theside, not in alignment with your neck? Where Radiating Headaches Come From. Different problems with the neck movement will cause pain to be felt in different areas. For example did you know that ifyourpain radiates to the foreheadorbehind theeyes, thiscanbe from “stuck” joints at the top of your neck? Poor movement causes stresses and strains on surrounding muscle and tissue causing irritation that affects the nerves in the area. The next level down, called C2, will often radiate pain to the side of the face / head and back scalp area. Finding the Root of the Problem. To narrow the source of the problem, it is important to find out if your pain worsens towards the end of the day or is first thing in the morning. Pain at the end of the day and a complaint of

a “heavy head” feeling is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness and spine instability.Theneckandshouldermuscles justcan’t tolerate theweightof the head (about the weight of a bowling ball) with daily activities, tiring quickly. Pain in the morning that may radiate to the shoulders or down the arms can beassociatedwith thediscsbetweenyourneckbones (vertebrae),especially if thatpain is radiating.What is thebestcourseofaction?Thebestsolution if you have neck pain or headaches is to see a physical therapist. Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating your neck joints and muscles. We help you return the normal movement of your neck joints andmuscles gently and safely, relieving your pain. If you are having headaches or neck pain, discover our programs today and learn more about quickly relieving your pain.

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