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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.
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INSIDE : • Neck Pain 101
• Seminars • Healthy Recipe
• Exercise Of The Month
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THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLET TER LIFE DOESN’ T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
INSIDE : • Neck Pain 101
• Seminars • Healthy Recipe
• Exercise Of The Month
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 cervicogenic headaches, which is head pain referred from the joints or muscles of the neck. This causes pain to radiate from the top of the neck into the back of the head and at times into the forehead and above the ears. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headaches could develop, including movement restriction, poor postural habits, and general stiffness. This can be treated with physical therapy. Frequently a combination of posture education, targeted exercise and manual therapy to the joints and muscles can resolve the pain in a short period of time.
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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 posture education, guided directional movements, flexibility and strengthening exercises that target the source of your neck and head pain. 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.
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Neck Pain 101
REDUCING NECK PAIN & HEADACHES WITH THE MCKENZIE METHOD: A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE SELF TREATMENT AUGUST 11, 2020 6:00 PM A free workshop to learn practical take home principles to treat your own neck pain and headaches. Please RSVP by e-mail to: margaret@shorelineptnc.com Speaker: Doug Miller PT, MSPT, Cert. MDT NECK PAIN SEMINAR This Seminar Will Be Held At Our Clinic!
In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first and most common is known as cervical derangement. The second is cervical arthritis and occurs in an older population. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical derangement can cause pain in the neck as well as into the shoulder or down the arm. In some cases it can even cause numbness or weakness in one of the arms. The good news is that proper assessment can identify a derangement and treatment can begin immediately. The majority of derangements can improve with the guidance of a physical therapist. Specific movements, home exercises and manual therapy are effective at eliminating the pain and restoring normal range of motion. Patients then have the tools to maintain good neck mobility and posture to prevent a recurrence of the pain. 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.
Try this movement if you are experiencing pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Relieves Neck Pain
Addressing the Core Problem
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While improving motion and posture are important, another piece to the neck pain puzzle is strength training. Small muscles in the neck function to maintain proper neck alignment while lifting and moving the neck abruptly. These muscles can be trained to improve their endurance and strength to reduce pain with activity. Once these neck stabilizing muscles improve, progressive resistance exercise for the upper back and shoulders will further improve everyday function. This can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing 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.
CHIN TUCK SUPINE
Lie with roll under neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed. Helps decrease neck pain
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We are thankful to say that, after a few months of condensed hours due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are back to full staff here at Shoreline Physical Therapy. This means we are open for normal business hours Monday through Friday. Expanding our hours again will allow us to keep up with increased patient referrals and be able to maintain a safe number of patients in the clinic while exercising social distancing. We will continue our extensive cleaning efforts in the clinic to keep patients safe. Our staff is disinfecting all equipment after each patient use and disinfecting other surfaces in the clinic and waiting area frequently. Please consult our website at shorelineptnc.com for any updates on hours and specific COVID-19 updates in the future.
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INGREDIENTS
• 5 medium-large
olive oil • 2 green onions
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese • salt and pepper to taste • 1/4 tsp paprika
potatoes washed and peeled
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trimmed and finely chopped
• 1 large white onion chopped • 2 tbsp extra virgin
• 4 eggs
DIRECTIONS
Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch wedges. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Cook potatoes for 25 minutes, covered, stirring every 4-5 minutes. Add chopped white onion. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, uncovered, and stirring constantly. When potatoes are crispy and golden brown, add green onions, salt, and pepper. Stir through. With your spatula, make four wells in the potatoes and crack an egg into each one. Sprinkle shredded cheddar all around. Cook until the egg whites are set, or until your liking. Cover pan with lid for poached eggs. Add more olive oil on eggs if desired. Sprinkle eggs with a pinch of paprika seasoning. Serve immediately.
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