HOW CAN I TELL IF MY NECK IS CAUSING MY BACK PAIN?
It can sometimes to be difficult to determine if your back pain is rooted in your neck. This simple, at-home test can assist you in figuring it out: 1. Stand straight in front of another person. They will be your eyes regarding the movements you make. 2. Once they are watching you, turn your head as far as you comfortably can to the left. Repeat the same motion to the right. Have them take note of how far you are able to go. 3. Now, sit down in front of the same person. Repeat the same turning motions from a chair or couch. Again, have them take note of how far you are able to comfortably turn your head. 4. Ask if there were any differences in the turning movement. Did one side seem to turn further than the other? Was there a difference in standing vs. sitting?
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Helps Relieve Back Pain www.simpleset.net TRUNK FLEXION | TO FLOOR Sit in a chair with good posture. Hands on thighs. Let your trunk sag toward the floor use your arms to control the movement. Let your arms dangle to the floor. Now use your arms to push yourself up. Repeat 3 times. After your initial consultation, they will create a specialized treatment plan for you, based on their diagnosis of your specific needs. A physical therapist’s end goal is the same as yours – to get you feeling better, healthier, and more comfortable! If you are experiencing lower back pain and think it may be caused by an issue occurring in your neck, give us a call today. We’ll get you moving comfortably again in no time. is limited, especially sitting down, it means that the muscles in your back or upper back are tight. These constricted motions can cause pain in the lower back. How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? Physical therapy is the leading recommendation for back pain. Physical therapists are trained to evaluate muscle and joint movement, and they can easily assist you in finding the root of your problem. They will thoroughly evaluate you to figure out why you are experiencing pain, determining the source and treating all affected areas.
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This test is helpful in finding out if your neck is causing (or is at risk of causing) pain in your lower back. If your movement
LEMON-BLUEBERRY MINI CHEESECAKES
• 12 Lemon Oreos • 2 (8oz) blocks of cream cheese softened • 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 2tbsp of lemon juice • 1tsp lemon zest • 1tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of kosher salt • 1 1/2cups heavy cream • 1/4cup blueberry preserves
Line cupcake pan with liners. Place an Oreo into the bottom of each cup. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth, then beat in powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and salt. Add heavy cream and beat until fluffy and stiff peaks form. Spoon cream cheese mixture over Oreos. Using a small spoon, dollop a small amount of blueberry preserves into the center of each cheesecake. Use a toothpick to swirl. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
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