LIFE DOESN’ T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK (Continued)
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.
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Eating Right Never Tasted So Good!
Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce
INGREDIENTS •
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1 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp garlic powder
4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts 2 tbsp blackened seasoning ½ cup plain, Greek yogurt
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½ tsp salt
2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
½ avocado
INSTRUCTIONS Place the chicken breasts and blackened seasoning in a large resealable bag. Seal and shake a few times to evenly coat the chicken. Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium- high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the yogurt, avocado, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt and pulse until smooth and creamy. To serve, top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of the creamy avocado sauce and garnish with ½ tablespoon green onions.
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