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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
ARE YOU TIRED OF NECK PAIN? FIND RELIEF WITH RESTORE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Do you notice yourself rubbing your neck after a difficult day on the job? Do you find the more your neck hurts, the more your head hurts too? Dealing with pain in your head and/or neck can negatively affect your personal life, your career, and more. At Restore Physical Therapy, we understand how debilitating it can be, and we know how to help you manage your pain and get back to the life you enjoy! The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physical therapist can help you identify the cause of the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without using medication or other long-term pain management treatments. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful the longer they are used, our physical therapists provide long-term relief from pain. We will help correct your joint or muscle limitations with targeted therapies like specific stretches, manual techniques, muscle strengthening techniques, and guided instructions that target your limits. Understanding The Difference Between Head And Neck Pain Not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you’re dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. Head Pain There are many different types of headaches that you may experience, and there are various causes for each of them.
For example, migraines can be caused by environmental factors, food allergies, or even stress. Some headaches can develop due to sinus pain and some headaches will develop when you are dehydrated. These headaches require a different approach to resolving them, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same treatment or the same medication doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy is radiating headaches caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This type of pain radiates from the base of your skull into the top of the head. For some, the pain will radiate behind one eye. These types of headaches also often include stiffness in the upper back and are often one-sided. Neck Pain Pain that develops in the neck is typically due to a soft tissue sprain/ strain or changes to the joint itself. The majority of the time, neck pain starts as a seemingly small concern. A crick in your neck here or there may begin to develop more frequently, and before you know it, your experience of neck pain is something you are dealing with daily. Prolonged sitting can lead to a forward head position resulting in tension to soft tissue (i.e., muscles, tendons, and ligaments) or negative changes to our blood flow—the muscles of our neck function at their best when we move them. So holding our heads in
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ARE YOU TIRED OF NECK PAIN? Find Relief with Physical Therapy
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one position leads to irritation of the muscles and affects your ability to move your head and neck. As we age, the neck joints, like all joints, will degenerate and make us more vulnerable to different forms of neck pain. Degenerative changes make us more susceptible to disc herniations, narrowing the space around the nerve root and significant restrictions in the ability to move. Cervical degeneration can cause tension and pain in the neck and shoulders. This pain is generally worse in the morning, after being prolonged, and often at the end of the day. The biggest problem posed by cervical degeneration is the loss of motion in the neck, which increases the limitations in your daily life because you cannot utilize your neck in the way you usually could. How Physical Therapy Can Help The majority of head and neck pain can be treated with physical therapy. Working with a physical therapist is safe to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains. At Restore Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can target the source of your pain by examining your symptoms. Then, they will provide you with exercises that stretch and/or relax your neck muscles. In some cases, manual techniques, including mobilizations It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
Exercise Essentials Neck Stretch With Lateral Reach Start by standing up straight holding a dowel down in front of you with both arms straight. Raise both arms up to shoulder height and rotate your arms and torso over to one side while simultaneously rotating your head over to the other side until you feel a stretch in your neck. Hold for 30 seconds. or therapeutic massage, are used to alleviate your pain and allow you to tolerate stretching. We know how to help your head and neck pain and can teach you so you can get back to the life you enjoy! Contact Us For An Appointment If you’re struggling with recurring headaches and neck pain, call Restore Physical Therapy today for a comprehensive assessment. We’re here to help you learn what steps you can take to alleviate and prevent your pain once and for all!
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Patient Success Stories
SPRING IS RUNNING SEASON! ARE YOU IN YOUR BEST SHAPE?
“I was sure I was going to need surgery, but after 6 weeks of physical therapy with Dave, I am back to enjoying my active life without pain!!”
Are you looking forward to beginning running again after a long winter? At Restore Physical Therapy, our therapists understand running injuries, and we will make sure you run pain-free this spring! Runners are often misled into believing unproven solutions to avoiding pain and injury. Not many people know that the number-one risk factor for runners to sustain an injury is having had an injury in the last 12 months. The other most common risk factors are: • Running experience of 0–2 years • Restarting running after extended rest • Overtraining (i.e., more than 40 miles per week) To ensure you can get back to running or increasing your mileage without pain or injury, start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify any factors that could contribute to pain or injury. Our therapists will take a thorough history to understand your training schedule, previous injuries, and overall health status. We use this information to create an individualized program to alleviate pain and get you back to running without limits.
“I can’t say enough about my excellent result after being treated for a shoulder issue at Restore Physical Therapy. I was sure I was going to need surgery, but after 6 weeks of physical therapy with Dave, I am back to enjoying my active life without pain!! The treatment I received at RPT was far and above all my other PT experiences.” - Daria — actual 5 Star Google Review We Want to Hear Your Success Story By sharing your success story you can help us reach more people in our community — inspiring someone to find relief from pain and start the new year stronger and healthier.
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• 1/4 tsp salt • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 cup (half stick) frozen butter • 3/4 cups 1% light buttermilk, cold • 1 tsp vanilla
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup fresh strawberries, cut into small pieces • 1 cup all purpose flour • 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tsp for topping
DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400F. Measure out ¼ cup of sugar and remove 1 tbsp. Mix strawberries with 1 tbsp of sugar and set aside. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients including the remaining sugar. Using the large holes of a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the flour. Mix well with flour. In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk, vanilla. Using a fork, slowly stir in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, until all the mixture is moistened. Do not over work the dough. Fold in the strawberries. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone sheet or parchment paper. Drop 8 equal large spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet (to avoid tough scones, do not press or compact). Sprinkle with one teaspoon of sugar. Bake in the center rack 18 minutes. Remove and let them cool about 5 minutes before eating. Recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/low-fat-strawberry-scones/
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