Activa PT: Neck Pain & Headaches

STRETCHING FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF Neck pain and headaches typically come from poor posture and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This produces what is called a forward head posture. By stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, as well as strengthening the muscles at the front of the neck, neck pain can be relieved.

Correcting bad posture can be as simple as strengthening the abdominal region. However, keep in mind that when dealing with a forward-head posture, you will also have forward-rounded shoulders and increased curvature of the upper spine. Our physical therapists are experts in posture evaluation and treatment, helping you even if you have quite severe changes. It’s never too late! Tight muscles are a big factor in most neck pain and headaches. Stretching the muscles of your chest and strengthening the muscles of the middle back helps. For long term benefits, learning the right exercises can make a big difference in preventing neck pain and headaches from returning. Therefore, before you start taking any headache medicine for chronic neck pain, you might want to analyze your body posture first. Finding tension in your neck or limited range of motion in your spine might be the cause. Correcting it through physical therapy might be a simple solution for your headaches and neck pains. Call us today to learn more about our SPINE Program to relieve your headache and neck pain!

The Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe

Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

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Improves Mobility

INGREDIENTS • 4 ounces smoked salmon • 1 tbsp fresh dill • 9 large hard boiled eggs • 1/4 cup sour cream • 3 tbsp diced red onion • 2 tbsp tomatoes • 1 1/2 tbsp capers • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

CERVICAL CHIN TUCK & RETRACTION

• 2 tsp lemon juice • 3/4 tsp sea salt & pinch of black pepper

While lyingonyourbackwithasmall foldedup towelunder your head, tuck your chin towards your chest. Also, focus on putting pressure on the towel with the back of your head. Your head should maintain contact with the towel the entire time.

• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper • zest of 1 small lemon • 4 tsp black tea leaves • 8 ounces grade “A” honey

DIRECTIONS Cut each of the salmon slices into 18 thin strips, about 1/2 to 1-inch wide. Roll each strip as tightly as possible to make a rose, and place them on a plate. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and set aside in the refrigerator. On a clean dry surface, carefully slice the eggs in half lengthwise. Very gently remove theyolks fromeachegghalfandadd them to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spread out the “handful”of freshdill sprigsona largeserving platter and then arrange the egg white halves on top. (The dill will keep them from wobbling.) Use a fork to mash the yolks, and then add the sour cream.Mashuntilyoudon’tseeany lumps from the yolks.Thenadd2 tablespoonsof theonion, tomato,

choppedcapers,1 tablespoonofdill,mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt pepper and cayenne. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated. Add the yolk mixture to a large zip-lock bag and then cut about 1/4-inch off one of the bottom corners, to turn it into a pastry bag. Gently squeeze the mixture evenly among each of the 18 egg white halves. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of onion on top of each one. Remove the salmon “roses” from the refrigeratorandcarefullyplaceone on top of each deviled egg, using abit of pressure so that it’s partially inserted into the yolk mixture. Add 1 caper and 1 tiny dill sprig to the center of each salmon rose, and then sprinkle them with the lemon zest.

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