It is incredible to realize how common neck pain is — more than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, or even chronic headaches like migraines. There are several different ways to relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced.
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F I ND I NG EFFECT I VE REL I EF FROM NECK PA I N
It is incredible to realize how common neck pain is — more than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, or even chronic headaches like migraines. There are several different ways to relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. If your neck pain develops gradually over time, then it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physical therapy can help alleviate this particular pain by helping restore blood circulation and improving range of motion in the neck. Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury due to athletics or accidents. When this occurs, your pain could be a result of a muscle strain. Traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physical therapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate this pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain. In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a collapsing disc, causing the space between bones to become narrow and causing bones to strike one another, resulting in pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanical neck pain can spread, causing the pain to become more severe.
Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the neck, causing you to feel more pain throughout the day. Physical therapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, often offering immediate relief from pain and discomfort. It is important not to assume that your neck pain is being caused by any one of these issues. Always work with a licensed and experienced physical therapist to determine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort. Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues? There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! Our team at Professional Care PT would love to help you live your highest quality of life. Contact us today to begin your new chapter toward becoming a healthier you!
MOMENTS FROM THE NAVY SEAL LT MICHAEL P. MURPHY RUN On June 22nd, the staff from Professional Care Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation had the honor and privilege of participating in the annual Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Run around the Lake, a 4-mile run/walk, around Lake Ronkonkoma. More than 4,200 people gathered that day to race in honor of our local fallen hero, a Patchogue resident who lost his life in Afghanistan while serving our country. Proceeds from the event benefit the LT Michael P. Murphy Scholarship Foundation. For more information about the foundation and how you can donate, please visit www.murphfoundation.org
STAFF SPOTL I GHT Meet Dr. Johnny! Johnny Bonilla, PT, DPT
Dr. Johnny Bonilla, a native of Brentwood, New York, graduated from Ross Brentwood High school in 2011 where he played soccer, assisting his team to win the 2010 Class AA NY State Championship. Dr. Bonilla’s involvement in soccer, coupled with his interest in science inspired him to pursue a career in physical therapy. He attended The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences. Following graduation, Dr. Bonilla began work as an intern with Professional Care Physical Therapy to build his resume and further solidify his credentials for physical therapy school. He was accepted and attended Stony Brook
CONGRATUL ATIONS TO OUR SCHOL ARSHIP WINNER! Congratulations to Ms. Dayna Torre, this year’s Professional Care PT Scholarship winner! Dayna, a 2019 graduate from Patchogue-Medford High School will be attending Montclair State University in the fall and has plans to pursue a career in the field of Physical Therapy. We wish her much success in her future endeavors!
University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program graduating in June 2019. There, Dr. Bonilla was awarded the Alan King Memorial award in recognition of students who demonstrate kindness, friendliness, perseverance, and professionalism. While working as a part-time aide at Professional Care PT, Dr. Bonilla completed his clinical rotations at New York Balance and Vestibular Physical Therapy, Sunshine Physical Therapy, and New York Physical Therapy and Wellness. In January of 2019, he attended the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Washington DC where he was able to learn from world-renowned researchers and therapists such as Irene Davis, Mike Reinold, Kevin Wilk and many more. This opportunity further continued Dr. Bonilla’s interest to pursue a career in a general outpatient facility and work with patients of all ages and all various diagnoses within the Physical Therapy scope. In the near future, Dr. Bonilla hopes to further pursue his interest in vestibular therapy by attending courses. He also hopes to advocate for the profession in local high schools for students who are interested in the field and to work with local soccer teams to promote injury prevention and proper age-appropriate conditioning.
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AL I VE ON 25 FEST I VAL ! Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is happy to once again be a part of Riverhead’s Annual Alive on 25 Event on Main Street in Riverhead! Come down and visit us during their August event dates and enter for your chance to win one of our Summer Giveaways! Learn more at aliveon25.com!
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