Head and neck pain is not the type of pain that you can push through and deal with for too long. For one thing, chronic pain in the head or neck is often associated with some sort of chronic health concern — one that you need to deal with, not ignore. Secondly, when you are dealing with constant pain in your head or neck, it becomes difficult to concentrate. This can have a negative effect on your personal relationships, your career and more.
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
INSIDE : • Life Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Neck • Addressing the Core Problem
• Seasonal Recipe • Patient Success Spotlight
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
Head and neck pain is not the type of pain that you can push through and deal with for too long. For one thing, chronic pain in the head or neck is often associated with some sort of chronic health concern — one that you need to deal with, not ignore. Secondly, when you are dealing with constant pain in your head or neck, it becomes difficult to concentrate. This can have a negative effect on your personal relationships, your career and more. The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the cause of the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without having to commit to long-term pain management — which often includes the use of pain medications that are potentially harmful to your health and not likely to work as well over time. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful the longer they are used, physical therapy provides long-term relief from pain by correcting the joint or muscle concern with targeted therapies like flexibility exercises, muscle strengthening techniques, and guided stretches that target core joints and muscles. Of course, not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you are dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. SERVICES/ THERAPIES : • Neck & Back Pain/Radiculopathy • Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot Injuries • Elbow & Shoulder Rehabilitation
• Vestibular Rehabilitation • Sports Injuries • And More!
• Arthritis - Painful Joints • Joint Replacements • Balance Disorders
Head Pain 101: There are a lot of different types of headaches that you may experience, and each can be caused by its own different reason. For example, migraines can be caused by environmental factors, food allergies or even as a result of stress. There are headaches that can develop due to sinus pain and headaches that will develop when you are dehydrated. There are also headaches that will develop when you are exposed too long to loud noises. There is no singular fix for each of these different types of headaches, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same medication frequently doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy is radiating headaches, which are caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This causes pain to radiate from the top of the neck into the head, especially surrounding the ears. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headaches could develop, including as a result of lack of movement and stiffness in the neck. This buildup of irritation can be treated with regular physical therapy, especially through the use of massage and flexibility exercises that target the muscles in the neck.
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Life Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Neck
Neck Pain 101: In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first is upper-back pain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical arthritis causes frequent aches in the neck and shoulders. This pain is generally worse when there are sudden changes in weather or at the end of the day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. The biggest problem posed by cervical arthritis is that the pain will typically cause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury as a result of a sudden movement and causes regular discomfort and frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could. There are plenty of situations in which pain in the neck as a result of cervical arthritis grows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. Addressing the Core Problem: The majority of neck and head pain can be helped with one simple strategy: strength building. It frequently happens that the absolute cause of the start of a pain in the neck or head is a result of poor posture or quickened motion, and building core strength, as well as strength in the neck, can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing chronic pain.
Keep in mind that the neck and head are sensitive areas, so attempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Working with a physical therapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains.
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Reed Hofmann, PT, DPT Reed received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Widener University in Chester, PA. Reed grew up in Mount Laurel and graduated from Lenape High School where he played soccer and Lacrosse. During his time at Lenape he was honored as an Academic All- American in lacrosse his senior year. After high school he obtained his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at Widener University. At Widener, Reed played lacrosse as well as functioning as an assistant coach for 2 years once his career came to an end. During PT school at Widener University, Reed was the Operation’s Coordinator and treated at the Chester Community Physical Therapy Clinic, which provided pro bono services to the community of Chester, PA. Reed joined the RESTORE team in 2013. Reed is dually licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and before coming on as a staff physical therapist at RESTORE, he worked as a staff physical therapist in an outpatient clinic which specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain, sciatica, shoulder conditions and arthritis in the Harrisburg area. Reed has a passion for the physical therapy profession especially when utilizing his “Pain Free PT” approach to rehabilitation. He enjoys working with a wide variety of patients and helping people to return to an active life and doing the day-to-day activities they love. During his spare time Reed enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, and all other outdoor activities. During the winter he can be found making trips to the mountains and during summer taking day trips to the shore.
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Patient Success Spotlight
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ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS!
Wednesday December 4, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm SHOULDER PAIN WORKSHOP • Are you unable to perform daily tasks due to discomfort? • Do you have pain lifting or carrying? • Have you missed work because of your shoulder pain? If so, this workshop is for you! (856) 396-8131 Register Today!
“Before I started at Restore, my neck hurt a lot and I had head aches. It hurt laying in bed, in the car and on the couch. My hip, knee and back hurt too. After PT my neck, hip, knee and back do not hurt I can do everything for a longer period of time. I walked 4 miles and did not feel pain. I thank Matt for healing me and thank you to everyone at Restore for taking care of me.” - Linda T. “I walked 4miles and did not feel pain.” Exercise Essentials Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Relieves Neck Pain
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RETRACTION / CHIN TUCK Slowly draw your head back so that your ears line up with your shoulders.
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