CAUSES OF STRESS-RELATED NECK PAIN While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests contacting a professional if you’re experiencing neck pain. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings. HOW PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP MY NECK PAIN Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with Physiotherapy. Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activity can cure it. Sometimes, this “activity” means “no activity.” Before you contact a professional, try reducing your neck movements. Sometimes, simply letting your neck muscles relax is enough. If you don’t see relief within two weeks, contact a professional. Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then,
they can offer exercises that stretch, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care treatment is considered, custom-tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy. If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. Call our office today, and schedule an assessment. Even if your neck pain is caused by stress, it still needs attention. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more.
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HEALTHY RECIPE SPINACH-STUFFED MUSHROOMS
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach • 1/2 cup Plain Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
• 20 medium
MICHAEL J. COOK Registered Massage Therapist DR. ELENA ZARIFIS BSc., ND Naturopathic Doctor
mushrooms • 1/4 cup chopped
Michael combines the best aspects of Massage, Acupuncture and Athletic Therapy to provide a safe but aggressive and effective, individualized rehabilitation programs ensuring the patient reaches their optimal goals quickly and economically. Dr. Elena Zarifis is a board certified licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Burlington and Oakville, Ontariowithaspecial interest inAthleticPerformance and Active Adults. While playing and training for competitive Ringette, she develop d a passion f r working with athletic populations at just 15 years old, and has pursued this passion fervently ever since. Dr. Elena, ND has an affinity for TCM Acupuncture, Botanical Medicine, Nutrition & Supplementation, along with Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Elena, ND understands that athletes can suffer from chronic disease, digestive, hormonal, immunity, sleep and stress issues just like everyone else, and these issues could be the limiting factor in getting you to that next level. Identify and tackle these issues with Dr. Elena Zarifis, ND, using safe and effective, evidence-based Naturopathic Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Elena , ND on her website at www.drelenaznd.com.
shallots, scallions or onion • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1/2 tsp soy sauce
Wash mushrooms and carefully remove stems without breaking the caps. Finely chop the stems. Combine shallots, garlic and vinegar in a small skillet or saucepan and cook for 1-2 min. Add chopped mushroom stems and soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 min, until the mushrooms soften and release their juices. Add spinach and cook, continuing to stir, until it is wilted and the liquid in the pan is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes, then stir in yogurt. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Stuff the spinach filling into the mushroom caps. Place the mushrooms in a baking pan and bake for 20 min, until tender. Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes for the filling to set before serving.
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