HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP RELIEVE YOUR HEADACHES
You can identify whether or not you have a forward head position by standing straight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standing straight, then you aren’t fully standing up straight! As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. Whenthis isan issue,workingwithaphysical therapist may be able to help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of
your headaches. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along the back of your neck as well as those along the shoulders can help you find relief from the tension that is causing your pain. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety has to come first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretching your neck muscles, working with a physical therapist is the only way to ensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us today!
Give Rebound Physical Therapy a call today at Hillsdale (785-271-5533) or our South Clinic at (785-266-5850). We can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains, today!
STAYING PHYSICALLY FIT DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to relieve pain.
Keep Moving. In addition to staying active, try toavoidsittingforprolonged periodsof time.Researchshows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to60minutesandperforming light activity (say,pacingaround thehouse orperformingsimplesquatexercises) reduces the riskofdiabetesandother heart disease risk factors. Be Creative and Get Rid of ‘All Or Nothing’ Mindsets. The holidays are hectic,butdoyourbest toavoid the ‘all ornothing’mentalitywhen itcomes to healthful eating and physical activity. During the holidays, get a bit creative withexerciseandopt for funways that make physical activity a family affair. From exploring new group fitness classes to building physical activity into holiday traditions. Think outside
theboxwhen itcomes toways tohave quality time with family and friends while also prioritizing your health. Plan Your Workouts. Note your workouts in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day. Remember, some exercise is better than none. Rather than skipping the gymaltogether,make time foraquick workout. From now until New Year’s Day, your schedulewill likelybefilledwith family obligations, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting treats. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their health and fitness routines. However, with these tips, you will be able tomanageactivity intoyourdaily schedule with patience and time.
Stretches Neck
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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. Good stretch to use if you sit at a computer all day.
CALL US TODAY IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING NECK PAIN OR HEADACHES
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