PHYS I CAL THERAPY & NECK PAIN
Thegoodnews isthatthere isactuallya lotthatyoucandotosupportthehealthy operation of your neck, thereby reducing the severity or frequency of your neck pain. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to address neck pain. During physical therapy, your neck pain will be addressed holistically, taking into consideration the initial injury that may have caused the pain to develop, but also any other habits, movements or compensations that may be contributing to the discomfort. Physical therapy takes advantage of strategies like massage, stretchingandmuscle training to reduceneckpain,andmanyof thesestrategies can be adopted in part at home or on the-go to help you address your neck pain when it is bothering you the most. Adopting healthier habits can have a big impact on your management of neck pain.These include: • Practicing improved posture
At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain fromdeveloping,andworkingwithaphysicaltherapistcanhelpyou inthisregard, aswell.The tasks thatyoudoeverydaycanbuildupover timeandcausea lotof stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common places tocarry thatstress.Youmaynoteven realize the impact thatsimple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain. Things like driving, lifting heavy objects — like packages at the front door or even your groceries—and repetitivemovements likehunchingoverakeyboardatworkcan all seriously impact your neck pain. The longeryou letneckpain lingeranddisruptyour life,themoredifficult itbecomes to treat. If you experience an injury, the smart thing to do is to consult a physical therapist soon after the pain develops.
Are you suffering from neck pain? Call Physical Therapy of Melissa today at 972.837.4450 to schedule your pain screening!
• Exercising regularly • Engaging inregularstretching, like yoga
• Wearingrecommendedfootwear • Using lumbarsupport inyourdesk chair or car
Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=8402b1d2-6580-41b2-b4ff-25a0cd6dac3a https://www.verywellhealth.com/pinched-nerve-headache-treatment-1719581
One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to address whole-body well-being byencouraging improvedoverallhealth. Inmanysituations,this includes improved flexibilityandrange-of-motion training,musclebuildingandstrength training,and even insomecases,encouragementwithcardiovascularactivitiesandweight loss.
Vegetarian Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 tsp black pepper • 4 cups vegetable broth • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup heavy cream For Garnish • Reserved roasted cauliflower mix • Red pepper flakes • Heavy cream
• 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas • 5 garlic cloves, peeled • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/8 tsp paprika • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets, chickpeas and garlic cloves with 3 tbsp of olive oil and cumin, salt and paprika. Roast in the oven for 30 min, stirring once half way through. Remove from oven and set aside. Reserve about 1/2 cup for the garnish. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add cubed potatoes andblackpepper.Cook for2min,stirring frequently.Addvegetablebrothandwaterand increase heat to bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat down to simmer for about 15-20 min until potatoes are very soft. Remove pot from the heat and stir in roasted cauliflower mix. Puree the soup using an immersion blender, food processor, or blender, working in batches if necessary. Return pureed soup to the stovetop and gently re-warm it. Stir in heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved roasted cauliflower mix, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme leaves and drizzle of heavy cream.
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