Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain.
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IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN ?
Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress- related pain — also called a tension headache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress? Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms, reported by Mayo Clinic, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related.
Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests contacting a professional if you’re experiencing neck pain. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings. Call Boulet Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute today at 337-264-9856. Our physical therapists can help you find the source of your neck pain and guide you along the way to achieve greater health. Sources: spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress•everydayhealth. com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx • ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/ PMHT0027055 • medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm • newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self-care-time • mayoclinic. org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581
10 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS
1. Exercise 2. Get a Massage 3. Laugh More 4. Disconnect from Social Media 5. Deep Breathing
6. Eat Right 7. Get 8 Hours of Sleep
8. ReduceCaffeine andAlcohol Intake 9. Make Time for Family andHobbies 10. Take a Yoga Class
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TAYLOR FONTENOT PT, DPT
PATRICIA BOULET PT, CERT. DN
PHYSICAL THERAPY & NECK PAIN RELIEF Neck pain fortunately can be alleviated with physical therapy. Because neck pain is often caused by repetitive stress, poor posture, or activity, gaining some insight to changing activity and doing the right exercises is why it is important to seek advice from a physical therapist. Sometimes home remedies such as heat and ice fall short of relieving pain. Being able to relax the neck muscles is key in the recovery process. Your physical therapist at Boulet Physical Therapy and Wellness Institute can help pin point the source of your neck symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that help correct postural load and strengthen the upper back which is often neglected. In time, these exercises will help to relax your neck muscles and your neck will become more tolerant of activity--giving you the comfort you deserve! A home exercise program designed by your physical therapist will help with after care and keep you moving and healthy. If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. Call 337-264-9856 today or visit bouletptandwellness.com to learn more about how our therapists can help you. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective program you need to achieve mobility once more.
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I was born and raised in Crowley, LA. After graduating from LSU with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, I started in the health and wellness field and developed a passion for it. My favorite part of this job is the interaction with our patients. I love watching their progress. To see a patient walk in the door hurting and miserable, and then walk out smiling and laughing just makes me so proud to work in this field. I aman avid football and baseball fan which means in my spare time you can find me at Tiger Stadium, Alex Box Stadium or
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WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing pain. HAS YOUR PA I N COME BACK?
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE NECK PAIN
TOP 5 BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 1. Treatments have little-to-no side effects. 2. Pain is treated at the source for long- term relief. 3. Stretches and exercises are prescribed specific to each patient’s individual needs and recovery process. 4. Physical therapy is supported by credible, medical-based research. 5. Physical activity and movement are improved. Physical therapy is a natural, safe, and non- invasive way to treat chronic pain. To learn more about how physical therapy can help you find relief, without the need for dangerous pain- management drugs, contact us.
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Cervical Retraction Stand with your back against a wall and with a rolled up towel behind your neck. Keep your eyes fixed ahead and your head upright. Tuck your chin like you are nodding “yes.” Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 10 times.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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