WH AT C AN P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y D O ?
• Using lumbar support in your desk chair or car • Exercising regularly • Engaging in regular stretching, like yoga
Oneof theprimarygoalsofphysical therapy is toaddresswhole-bodywell-being byencouraging improvedoverallhealth. Inmanysituations, this includes improved flexibilityand range-of-motion training,musclebuildingandstrength training,and even insomecases,encouragementwithcardiovascularactivitiesandweight loss. At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain from developing, and working with a physical therapist can help you in this regard,aswell.The tasks thatyoudoeverydaycanbuildupover timeandcause a lot of stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common places to carry that stress. You may not even realize the impact that simple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain.Things likedriving, lifting heavy objects — likepackages at the front door or even your groceries — and repetitive movements like hunching over a keyboard at work can all seriously impact your neck pain. The longer you let neck pain linger and disrupt your life, the more difficult it becomes to treat. If you experience an injury, the smart thing to do is to consult a physical therapist soon after the pain develops.
Thegoodnews is that there isactuallya lot thatyoucando tosupport thehealthy 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 • Wearing recommended footwear
Call Kewanee Physical Therapy today for more information or visit our website at kptrs.com .
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Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
Attention Pain Sufferers!
• 1 1/3 cups all- purpose flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 cup butter, softened
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375˚. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, combine butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream ingredients together, about 4 min. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 min. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in flour mixture until mixed. Add hazelnuts and stir until mixed. Spoon out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing the mounds about 4” apart. Use the tines of a fork to flatten the cookie dough. Bakeuntil lightlygoldenaround theedges,about10-12min.Useametalspatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
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