Adams: Life Doesn't Have To Be A Pain In The Neck

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Enjoy A Season Of Relief & Activity! Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain In The Neck NEWSLETTER Physical Therapy Services Inc.

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.

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INSIDE: • Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain In The Neck • Patient Success Spotlight • Exercise Essentials • Healthy Recipe

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LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK! Imagine How Much You Can Accomplish!

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. 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. If you’re tired of that aching neck, call to talk to a therapist today at (888) 222-0130! adamsptservices.com

Neck Pain 101

In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated withoneoftwomajorproblems.Thefirst isupper-backpainthatbegins 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. Thispain isgenerallyworsewhentherearesuddenchanges inweather 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 causesregulardiscomfortandfrustrationasyouarenotable toutilize yourneck in thewayyounormallycould.Thereareplentyofsituations inwhichpain intheneckasaresultofcervicalarthritisgrowssosevere 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 inmind that theneckandheadaresensitiveareas,soattempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Workingwithaphysical therapist is thesafeway toensure thatyouare practicingpositive techniques tofindrelieffromyourachesandpains.

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1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist. Has Your Pain ComeBack? 2. Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. 3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment. Call To Talk to Your

PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

“My physical therapy at Adams Physical Therapy Services went exceptionally well. I went from not being able to pick up my two year old from the car to wrestling with him again with no pain. The staff not only professional but extremely friendly. They are people that I would consider friends. I know if I ever have to come back, I will be back to 100% in no time.” Went exceptionally well!

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Exercise Essential

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Helps Neck Pain

Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs • 2 (8 oz) packages sliced mushrooms • 1 (32 oz) carton reduced-sodium

CERVICAL CHIN TUCK While lying on your back with a small rolled up towel under the curve of your neck, tuck your chin towards your chest. Maintain contact of your head with the surface you are lying on the entire time. Exercisescopyrightof

chicken broth • 2 cups water

• ¾ tsp salt • 1 (12 oz) package soft, tofu • 1 cup low-fat milk (1%) • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

• 1½ cups thinly sliced leeks • 1½ cups ½-inch sliced celery • ¾ cup uncooked wild rice

Directions In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning once. In a 6-qt. slow cooker combine chicken, mushrooms, chicken broth, water, leeks, celery, wild rice and salt. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours. Remove chicken from cooker. Coarsely shred chicken using two forks. If using low setting, turn to high. In a blender combine the tofu, low-fat milk, flour and thyme leaves. Cover and blend until smooth. Stir into mixture in cooker. Cover and cook 30 minutes more or until thick. Stir in shredded chicken.

Always consultyourphysical therapistorphysicianbefore starting exercisesyouareunsureofdoing.

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