Health & Wellness Newsletter by Preferred Physical Therapy
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Health & Wellness Newsletter
NEWSLETTER
IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN?
INSIDE: • How Physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
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Health & Wellness Newsletter
IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN? NEWSLETTER
WHAT WE TREAT: • Back Pain & Sciatica • Neck Pain & Headaches • Shoulder Pain • Hip & Knee Pain • Elbow, Wrist, & Hand Pain • Foot & Ankle Pain • Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries • Balance & Gait Disorders • Arthritis Pain • Chronic Pain • Fibromyalgia • Pre-Surgical Rehab • Post-Surgical Rehab • TMJ Dysfunction • Torticollis • Neurological Disorders • Sports Injuries • Vertigo & Dizziness • Work Injuries
Whether you have pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Preferred Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (954) 360-7779 today! vertigo. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be poor posture or stress related. 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.
Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension head-ache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress? Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a laptop or desktop computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms, reported by Mayo Clinic, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare, and during this stressful COVID-19 pandemic we have seen many ailments related to stress, including vertigo. At Preferred Physical Therapy, we have been inundated in the past 4 months treating stress-induced neck and shoulder pain, as well as dizziness and
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HOWPHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP NECK PAIN
Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physical therapy. 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 re-lax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where aftercare treatment is considered, custom- tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy. Total Motion Release (TMR) is a new technique that we use in specific cases with a 70% success rate. 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. Sources: https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress https:// www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802. htm https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self- care-time/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/ syc-20375581
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Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
HEALTHY RECIPE: MINTED COUSCOUS SALAD
Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day
LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH OVERPRESSURE
Sit in a chair with the hand on the side of the neck to be stretched beneath you. (Alternatively, you can grab under the chair.) Use your free hand to gently pull your nose down toward your armpit so as to give your neck an extra stretch. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times on each side.
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup dry couscous • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers • 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice from 1/2 lemon • 1 tomato, seeded and diced • 1 English cucumber, diced • 1/2 cup mint (or flat-leaf parsley) • Salt and pepper
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DIRECTIONS Cook the couscous according to package directions. Fluff with fork. Meanwhile, dice roasted red peppers and add diced tomato and cucumber to a bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine. Finely chop mint (or parsley) and add to bowl, along with the cooked couscous, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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Patient Success Spotlight
LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY
“Outstanding group of people who care about your recovery!” “I can only say the best about the Preferred Physical Therapy team. I’ve spent a lifetime in intense sports and have gotten treatment for decades. This team is simply the best. I’ve been going here on a weekly basis for treatment and have been amazed at how the entire team came together to find the best solutions for my issues. I cannot be more grateful to them for their professionalism, humility, work ethic, and personal investment in my wellbeing. A big thank you to Rafael and Trevor for their work and dedication. They are personally invested in my improvement and they have helped me tremendously.” - Israel M. (Actual Google Review) Response fromTrevor Meyerowitz PT, CEO: We are honored to be of assistance in your rehab and recovery back to the tennis court. Our goal is to provide rehab to professional athletes (like yourself) as well as non-professional athletes, and the general public. We pride ourselves in tailoring our therapy to achieve the best results no matter what the baseline fitness of our patients. Thanks for taking the time to have shared your thoughts!
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Lymphedema is a swelling that typically occurs in the upper or lower extremities, due to an excessive buildup of lymph fluid. Your lymphatic system is part of your circulatory system, and it is a network of vessels that carry lymph fluid towards the heart. When a blockage happens in your lymphatic system, swelling of your arms or legs may occur, as the fluid is not able to drain properly. Improper drainage results in a build-up of the lymph fluid in your arms and legs, which can generate adverse health risks. If you are suffering from lymphedema, contact Preferred Physical Therapy today to find relief! At Preferred Physical Therapy, we will design a personalized treatment plan to treat your lymphedema. This plan will be dependent upon your physical evaluation, health history, and the severity of your symptoms. For lymphatic treatment plans, the focus will be put strongly on manual therapy and light exercises. Contact our office today if you are dealing with lymphedema and need some relief. Preferred Physical Therapy will help reduce your lymphedema symptoms and improve your daily life. Your pain-free movement starts here!
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