How Can I Tell If My Neck Is Causing My Back Pain?
It can sometimes to be difficult to determine if your back pain is rooted in your neck. This simple, at-home test can assist you in figuring it out: 1. Stand straight in front of another person. They will be your eyes regarding the movements you make. 2. Once they are watching you, turn your head as far as you comfortably can to the left. Repeat the same motion to the right. Have them take note of how far you are able to go. 3. Now, sit down in front of the same person. Repeat the same turning motions from a chair or couch. Again, have them take note of how far you are able to comfortably turn your head. 4. Ask if there were any differences in the turning movement. Did one side seem to turn further than the other? Was there a difference in standing vs. sitting? This test is helpful in finding out if your neck is causing (or is at risk of causing) pain
in your lower back. If your movement is limited, especially sitting down, it means that the muscles in your back or upper back are tight. These constricted motions can cause pain in the lower back. How can physical therapy help me? Physical therapy is the leading recommendation for back pain. Physical therapists are trained to evaluate muscle and joint movement, and they can easily assist you in finding the root of your problem. They will thoroughly evaluate you to figure out why you are experiencing pain, determining the source and treating all affected areas. After your initial consultation, they will create a specialized treatment plan for you, based on their diagnosis of your specific needs. A physical therapist’s end goal is the same as yours – to get you feeling better, healthier, and more comfortable! If you are experiencing lower back pain and think it may be caused by an issue occurring in your neck, give us a call today. We’ll get you moving comfortably again in no time.
Exercise Essentials Try this movement if you are experiencing pain.
Healthy Recipe Feta & Herb Salmon
Relieves Neck Pain
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RETRACTION / CHIN TUCK Slowly draw your head back so that your ears line up with your shoulders. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
INGREDIENTS • 1 salmon fillet thawed • 1/2 cup feta cheese
• Pinch of pepper • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/4 cup vegan mayo • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley • 2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh chives • Juice from half a lemon • 1/8 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up. Combine parsley, chives, feta, lemon, salt and pepper on cutting board. Run knife through the combination several times, chopping up all ingredients to mix. Spread combined ingredients on salmon fillet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve!
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