Health & Wellness Newsletter by Valley Rehab Center
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT VALLEY REHAB CENTER As promised, Valley Rehab Center is starting its’ first series of Wellness Classes in October! Delay The Disease
Thursdays from 6:30 -7:30 PM for a total of 8 weeks. The Tuesday class will teach guided meditation and introduce ways to De-Stress your lifestyle. The Thursday evening class will help you rediscover activities that motivate and inspire you to make healthy lifestyle changes to become the best version of yourself! These classes will begin on Tuesday October 16th and end Thursday, December 13th. The classes are $10.00 a session but if you purchase the entire 8 week package of 16 classes you get a 50% discount so the cost is only $80.00!
Will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM for a 6 week period, beginning October 8th and endingWednesday, November 14th. This class is designed for individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease. It will include strengthening exercises as well as balance and coordination activities with a focus on improving functional ability. The cost per class is $10.00 but if you buy a 6 week package you get 50% off and the cost is only $60.00 for 12 sessions! Stretch And Strength Classes Will be held for a 6 week period, every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM beginning Tuesday, October 9th and ending Thursday, November 15th. This class will include a 15 minute yoga routine, 15 minute low level cardiac dance workout and a 15 minute strengthening workout using the exercise ball and bands. The cost per class is $10.00 but if you buy a 6 week package you get 50% off and the cost is only $60.00 for 12 sessions! De-Stress And Discovery Classes Will be held once a week on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 -11:00 AM and once a week on
INSIDE: • Arthritis In The Neck • FREE Workshops
• Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Lightforce Laser Therapy
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LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
INSIDE: • Arthritis In The Neck •FREE Workshops
•Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes •Patient Success Spotlight •Lightforce Laser Therapy
Neck Pain with Theresa Palkovic, PT Dear Valued Client, Having frequent headaches and neck pain can literally be a pain in the neck, make you lesshappyand lessproductive
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. The neck and shoulder muscles justcan’t tolerate theweightof thehead (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 be associated with the discs between your neck bones (vertebrae), especially if that pain is radiating. What is the best course of action? The best solution 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 and muscles 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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in life. Why do you have that pain in your neck? More often than not it is caused by a muscle or joint problem. Poorposture in theupperneckareacanoftencontribute to headaches, migraines and neck pain. When you look in the mirror do you notice that you have a forward head posture or does your head look a little shifted off to the side, 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 if your pain radiates to the forehead or behind the eyes, this can be from “stuck” joints at the top of your neck? Poor movement causes stresses and strains on surrounding muscle and tissue causing irritation that affects thenerves in thearea.Thenext leveldown,called
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ARTHRITIS IN THE NECK
The problem with arthritis is the loss of range of motion in the neck joints. As bone wears on bone, the surface of the bones actually start to change shape. This thins the bones in the neck in some parts leading to a loss of height between the bones. Due to abnormal wear and tear, new bone forms where it shouldn’t, creeping into the holes where the spinal cord passes through. In addition it can rub on the nerves out to your neck, shoulders, arms and even hands. This can lead to a condition called cervical spinal stenosis, which can be quite painful. What can be done to help neck arthritis? While pain medications can help control pain, they don’t address the root cause of the pain, which is poor strength and lack of normal movement. The neck joints on the side of the spine normally experience wear and tear over the years. However, when this wear and tear is accelerated due to poor posture, weakness or injury, this can lead to limited, painful range of motion. In addition, with neck arthritis, the smaller muscles that guide the motions of theneckbecomeweaker,eventually leading tomore rubbingandarthritis. By gently stretching these tight and restricted joints with spesific hands on therapy and exercises, range of motion can be returned. While physical therapy cannot restore the cartilage or change the bony structure, it can certainly help your neck move better, become stronger, reduce pain and give you the power to stay healthier longer. Try this simple test. See if you have restricted cervical joints. Stand with your back against the wall. Can you touch the back of your head to the wall whilekeepingyourchin level? Ifyoucannot, thenyourneck jointsare limited and you need physical therapy to restore the range of motion.
Is your neck pain affecting your balance? Have you ever seen a person with their head protruding forward and their body bent over? This can be subtle or quite noticeable. With neck pain, limited neck posture results in loss of balance. Just pull anyone by their nose and you will see they will falter forward. This is because the normal lines of gravity through the body change when the spine posture changes. If you or someone you know has poor balance, it could be a problem with their posture. Get your neck moving and feeling better. Call us to learn more about our programs today!
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
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DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY
CERVICAL ROTATION Turn your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead.
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LaserTherapy isanon-invasive,safe,andeffective treatment modality where light is used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing and soft tissue repair. The typical course of treatment is 10-minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. Acute conditions may be treated daily, particularly if they are accompanied by significant pain. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2 to 3 times a week. Call to Schedule a Free Screen!
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FREE WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH BACK PAIN & SCIATICA: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
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Patient Success Spotlight
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“Before starting therapy I was in severe pain. I could not lift my right leg more than 3 inches off of the floor. Now, after physical therapy, I am no longer in any pain and have full movement of my leg.” - Charles B. I am no longer in any pain...
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Healthy Recipe: STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
INGREDIENTS • Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese • 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS Pre Heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Using 1/2 of the goat cheese, spread small amount into the zucchini and cover with marinara sauce. Drop dots of remaining cheese over the marinara, bake until cheese is soft and marinara is bubbling (about 20 minutes).
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