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 We Can Help You!
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Your Life Can Be Free Of Neck Pain Your Solutions Are Clear
Headandneckpain isnot the typeofpain 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. Themostcommoncauseofneckorheadpain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the cause of the trouble and begin 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 of pain medications that are potentially harmful to your health and not likely to work as well over time. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful
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 strengthening techniques, and guided stretches that target core joints and muscles. 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. Head Pain 101. Therearea lotofdifferent typesofheadaches 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 when you are dehydrated. There are also headaches that
will develop when you are exposed too long to loud noises. There is no singular fix for each of these different types of headaches, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience 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 neck into the head. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headachescoulddevelop, includingasa result of lackofmovementandstiffness in theneck. 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. Find out how you can relieve your aching neck pain for good. Call us today for more information!
Healthy Recipe: Creamy Chicken &Wild Rice Soup Healthy Living Starts With Healthy Eating
Directions In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning once. In a 6-qt. slow cooker combine chicken,mushrooms,chickenbroth,water, leeks, celery, wild rice and salt. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours. Remove chicken from cooker. Coarsely shred chicken using two forks. If using low setting, turn to high. In a blender combine the tofu, low-fat milk, flour and thyme leaves. Cover and blend until smooth. Stir into mixture in cooker. Cover and cook 30 minutes more or until thick. Stir in shredded chicken.
Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs • 2 (8 oz) packages sliced mushrooms • 1 (32 oz) carton reduced-sodium chicken broth • 2 cups water
• 1½ cups thinly sliced leeks • 1½ cups ½-inch sliced celery • ¾ cup uncooked wild rice • ¾ tsp salt • 1 (12 oz) package soft, tofu • 1 cup low-fat milk (1%) • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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Patient Spotlight “My physician recommended VCSST for a problem I was experiencing with pain and restricted movement in my shoulder joint and bicep. I worked with Dr. Dominguez and Alex. With manipulation by Dr. Dominguez and the additional exercises that Alex oversaw, plus exercises they suggested I do at home, the improvement and range of motion I now have in the six weeks I was there has been amazing!! The entire staff was friendly and took a personal interest in you as an individual and not just a patient. If you have a choice of physical therapists, I highly recommend VCSST.”
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A NEWYEAR, A NEWYOU! What are your resolutions?
While we are all great at setting lofty goals regarding our health and fitness at the start of a new year, many of us often fall short when it comes to developing processes to work towards those goals. Sometimes pain or movement limitations hinder our best intentions and wreak havoc with our motivation. When that happens,
What Are You Going To Do For You in 2019? Often when we think about getting healthier, we think about what we must take away or deprive ourselves of, or that we need to do something big and bold to make a difference. But studies have shown that over the long term, it’s hard to keep motivated with large changes. At VCSST, we are committed to helping you to feel, move, play, and live better. We want you to make positive changes in your life and not allow discomfort or dysfunction to rob you of this. In 2019, we challenge you to add one simple thing to your life each month. We’re calling it “12 steps to a healthier you!” It doesn’t have to be anything earth shattering, and nothing that will derail you by its complexity. Perhaps you’re are already doing some of these things - great! But if not, we urge you to give it a try. Small things performed regularly often add up to big long- term changes. As the year goes on, we hope to get feedback to see how people are doing as well as any suggestions.
Step 1 To A Healthier Me January 2019:
Fill a water bottle every morning. Keep it next to you on your desk. Carry it around with you as you walk around. You will be surprised at how often you will drink water if it is always available to you. Proper hydration is essential for nearly every bodily function including proper circulation, temperature regulation, and it helps with joint and brain health. Staying hydrated has been associated with improved mood, increasedweight loss, improvedperformance on cognitive tasks, reduced headaches, and it can help prevent certain conditions such as kidney stones, constipation, and urinary tract infections. The average healthy adult actually only needs 30-50 ounces of water per day (not the 8-12 glasses that has been popularized). Some exceptions to this rule are when exercising, especially during hotter months like the summer, and for elderly individuals.
you might find yourself thinking: “I feel like I need toget inshape toget inshape”. Aminor issue can sabotage your efforts and cause you to give up on your goals. Before you do this, allow one of our movement specialists to assess your issues and assist you in developing processes towards realistically attaining your goals.
Call today to get help to moving pain free in the new year!
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