Alta-Sask Wellness-Neck Pain and Stress

Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? People literally live on acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms in the neck. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is an underlying neck problem that may go untreated.

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Is It Possible To Live Without Neck Pain & Headaches? Here’s What You Need To Do When Your Regular Treatment Plans Don’t Work Anymore

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Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? People literally live on acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms in the neck. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is an underlying neck problem that may go untreated. The Cause of Most Headaches Headaches can range from minor nagging pains, to full-blown migraines that knock you off your feet for a day or two. Any headache, whether tremendous pain or not, should be a warning sign that the muscles in your spine and neck may be too tight

and tense. Prolonged muscle tension may cause you to feel stiff and achy. One may feel pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back and even radiating out to the upper arms. Most people who have headaches complain about having neck and shoulder pain. The most intense pain usually lies directly in the back and upper sides of the neck. The pain then radiates into the shoulder area. This is why many people who have headaches treat themselves to frequent neck and shoulder massages. Physiotherapy can help you to relieve the tightness and tension in your muscles, helping you live a happy, pain-free life.

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Are You Looking For Relief From Neck Pain &Headaches?

The neck can be a hidden and debilitating source of headaches. Very often neck pain and headaches go hand-in-hand, leading to a miserable time coping with every day activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experienced by Americans, with 59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Headaches are often grouped under the term “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. There are well mapped out patterns of headaches that come from the different parts of the neck, shoulder and upper back areas. The discs between your bones (vertebrae)and joints in theupperneckoften contribute to headaches. Even headaches located in the forehead or behind the eyes are often referred pains stemming from problem areas in the neck and base of the skull. The joints connecting the top three levels of the neck handle almost 50% of the total motion of the entire neck. This means they absorb a lot of repetitive strain. These joints bear the main load of the weight of

the head (about that of a bowling ball). With fatigue, poor posture, injuries, disc problems, arthritis, muscular stress and even prior surgeries, the wear and tear on this critical region of your body can prove too much, resulting in pain. It is also possible that you may develop a narrowing of the spinal canal itself. Since the spinal cord runs through the spine, a narrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition named spinal stenosis. There is much that can be done to treat neck pain and headaches. Our physiotherapists haveyearsofexperiencehelpingpeoplewith neck pain and headaches. By finding the root cause of your neck pain and headaches we can relieve your pain quickly, reduce the need for medication and get you back to the activities you enjoy. Discover how our team at Alta-Sask Wellness can eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!

If you are experiencing these symptoms talk to us about how we can help

• Difficulty turning your head from side to side • Pain at the area where the neck and the upper back meet • Poor posture • Neck or shoulder pain that interferes with your sleep • Stiff neck • Pain when reaching for objects overhead • Limited ability to exercise • Unable to work due to pain • Neck pain that radiates into your shoulders

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“I amable to work a full day with no pain!” “I came here with my face completely numb and my left arm asleep. After 6 weeks of physio and exercise prescribed by my therapist, I have full mobility and little or no pain and numbness. I am able to work a full day at the computer without headaches or pain in my neck and shoulders.” -A.H.

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

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“I would like to thank everyone for the warmest of welcomes to Cold Lake”

Katie Zimmer

While growing up in Saskatoon I was always fascinated and interested in the human body. It was this interest that led me to an undergrad in Kinesiology and spending one summer studying yoga in India. As much as I loved learning and University, I was a bit of a nomad. I took semesters off here and there to travel the world, and spent summers away in B.C. tree planting to fund the adventure I call the better part of my 20’s! I was fortunate to be able to return to the University of Saskatchewan and complete my Masters in Physical Therapy.

I have now been working as a Physiotherapist for three years, and love it! After completing my schooling, I worked in Saskatoon managing an intensive high needs caseload.

Here I was able to gain valuable skill while I pursued additional training completing my Level 1 and 2 courses, largely based on McKenzie principles of treatment for both neck and low back, as well completing education in New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries, Neuro Orthopaedic Institute’s – Explain Pain, Acupuncture Canada’s Level 1 and 2, and EPIC’s Functional Capacity Evaluation courses. I’ve since moved North to be closer to family, thank goodness Alta-Sask exists allowing me to have the best of both worlds; being able to explore the North while working together with a highly skilled team helping patients regain their function and life! I would like to thank everyone for the warmest of welcomes to Cold Lake, both from the community and from the team at Alta-Sask Wellness. Thank you all very much!

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