Health & Wellness Newsletter by Somersworth Physical Therapy
DRYNEEDLING Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Treat Pain Naturally With
Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use to treat myofascial pain. The technique uses a “dry” needle — one without medication or injection — inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle, known as trigger points. Physical therapists use dry needling with the goal of releasing or inactivating trigger points to relieve pain or improve range of motion. Preliminary research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, and normalizes dysfunctions of the motor end plates — the sites at which nerve impulses are transmitted to muscles. This can help speed up the patient’s return to active rehabilitation. Dry needling may provide relief for some muscular pain and stiffness. In addition, easing the trigger points may improve flexibility and increase range of motion. That’s why this method is often used to treat Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis and headaches, as well as neck, shoulder, lower back and knee pain. At Somersworth Physical Therapy, all of our therapists are certified in Dry Needling. If you or someone you know is suffering from pain, give us a call to schedule an appointment today!
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body NECK PAIN & HEADACHES “Stop Carrying A Burden Of Pain On Your Shoulders!”
INSIDE: • Treat Pain Naturally With Dry Needling • Stretching For Neck Pain Relief • Healthy Recipe • Patient Success Spotlights
It’s the end of the day and your head is pounding and your neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck is an intricate structure with hundreds of muscles and nerves.The joints inyourneckprovidemovementwhile thediscs inbetween the bones, give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, computers, and watchingTV, your neck muscles, joints, and nerves can become strained and irritated. The fact is that even the simplest movements can cause short periods of neck pain. Yet some of us may actually be experiencing chronic neck pain. Simple, repetitive movements can lead to prolonged muscle tightness, which can take time to show symptoms. In comparison, muscle strains happen with quick jolts such as an injury or lifting something too heavy. How neck pain can go to your head Headaches can stem from tightness in the neck muscles at the back of the neck, which is brought about by a forward-head posture and rounded back. This is very common if you work at a computer or sit a lot. In this
position the spine is strained. Try to stand up tall with your back against a wall. How far away from the wall is the back of your head? If you have a forward head posture, your head will be quite far from the wall. The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head. This can affect blood flow to the scalp, resulting inaheadache.Paincanbe referred from theneck tobehind the eyes or forehead and even one sided headaches around the temples. Poundingheadachesat thebackof theheadcanbe related toneckmuscle tightness and limited movement. Since many headaches stem from problems with neck movement and posture, it is wise that you see a physical therapist — a muscle and skeletal expert — to help you. Find out how you can relieve your aching neck and nagging headache for good with our SPINE Program. Call us today for more information! (603) 841-5441
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STRETCHING FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF Neck pain and headaches typically come from poor posture and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This produces what is called a forward head posture. By stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, as well as strengthening the muscles at the front of the neck, neck pain can be relieved.
Correcting bad posture can be as simple as strengthening the abdominal region. However, keep in mind that when dealing with a forward-head posture, you will also have forward-rounded shoulders and increased curvature of the upper spine. Our physical therapists are experts in posture evaluation and treatment, helping you even if you have quite severe changes. It’s never too late! Tight muscles are a big factor in most neck pain and headaches. Stretching the muscles of your chest and strengthening the muscles of the middle back helps. For long term benefits, learning the right exercises can make a big difference in preventing neck pain and headaches from returning. Therefore, before you start taking any headache medicine for chronic neck pain, you might want to analyze your body posture first. Finding tension in your neck or limited range of motion in your spine might be the cause. Correcting it through physical therapy might be a simple solution for your headaches and neck pains. Call us today to learn more about our SPINE Program to relieve your headache and neck pain! (603) 841-5441 Journal of neurosurgery: Spine Feb, 2005Volume 2,Number 2.AaronG. Filler,M.D.,Ph.D., JodeanHaynes, B.A., Sheldon E. Jordan,M.D.,JoshuaPrager,M.D.,J.PabloVillablanca,M.D.,KeyvanFarahani,Ph.D.,DuncanQ.Mcbride,M.D.,JayS.Tsuruda, M.D.,BrannonMorisoli,B.A.,UlrichBatzdorf,M.D.,andJ.PatrickJohnson,M.D.
Eating Right Never Tasted So Good!
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients • 4 pounds sweet potato • 6 tbsp vegetable oil • Kosher salt • 4 medium carrots, diced • 1 medium onion • 5 cloves garlic
• 2 sprigs sage • 2 quarts low-sodium chicken stock • 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 tbsp grated zest • 3/4 cup pistachios • 2 scallions • 2 tbsp mint leaves • Pinch cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil
Directions Preheatoven to300°F.Tosssweetpotatowith4 tablespoonsvegetableoilandsalt.Spreadsweet potato on 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake for 1 hour. Increase oven temperature to 375°F and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned around the edges, about 25 minutes. In a large pot, heat remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat until simmering. Add carrot, onion, garlic, sage, and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until vegetables are just tender. Add sweet potatoes and stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables are very tender. Discard sage, if using. Add orange juice. Blend soup until smooth. Season with salt. In a mixing bowl, stir together pistachios, orange zest, scallions, mint, and cayennepepper.Fold inoliveoilandseasonwithsalt. Servesoup,spooningpistachiosalsaon top.
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Patient Success Spotlights
Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body
I have little to no headache pain!
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“When I first came to physical therapy I was having headaches that would start at work and continue for the entire day. Medication helped but I did not like the side effects. I had to stop doing activities I enjoyed because of the daily headaches and neck pain. I experienced relief after my first visit with Justin. With the Graston, manipulation and traction the headaches became less frequent. The daily exercises and stretching became part of my routine and I had the ability to notice when my muscles would tense and do exercises to prevent headaches. Today I have little to no headache pain and am able to do all the activities I enjoy. Thank you SPT!” - Jennifer M.
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune-Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
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“After suffering from migraine headaches and neck issues for over a decade, I am incredibly thankful for finding Dan, Justin and Minami at Somersworth PT. I was having difficulty concentrating at work, school and my entire personality would change when the pain got bad. I had received treatment from several other area physical therapists and had not achieved successful reduction of my migraines or pain. The staff at Somersworth PT worked diligently with me and developed a treatment plan that both fit my schedule and helped me to achieve my treatment goals. Through their dedication of effective, empirical treatments, I am happy and thankful to say I have achieved reduction in both my migraine frequency and intensity, as well as improvement in my neck pain and mobility. The environment at Somersworth PT allows for the provision of excellent treatment in an enjoyable setting, making what could otherwise be a difficult circumstance of working through pain, fun. It has been a pleasure to be treated at Somersworth PT and I highly recommend them for the treatment of any physical therapy need. I could not imagine a better or more successful physical therapy experience.” - Russell D.
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Neck Pain & Headache Workshop Reveals How to Naturally Heal NECK PAIN & HEADACHES FOR GOOD. ATTENTION NECK PAIN & HEADACHE SUFFERERS! Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30PM Neck pain and headaches can completely ruin your life… we have seen it many times. ü It can cause stress and make you rely on pain medication more often than needed ü It can take your focus away on enjoying your life… like spending time with your children or grandchildren ü It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do ü It can ruin your travel plans HEAR WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY: “I started coming to Somersworth Physical Therapy because of chronic migraines. I never realized just how much they affected me until I came here. I was often tired and distracted from my family due to the pain and secondary symptoms that come with daily headaches and migraines. I am also a preschool teacher so chronic migraines made the day even more difficulty especially with the sound sensitivity. Today I am happy to say that thanks to everyone at Somersworth Physical Therapy, the treatments they provided and the exercises I was taught, I have been migraine free for three weeks! I don’t dread the day anymore wondering if I am going to end up with a headache and I don’t live with constant neck pain that I just became accustomed to having. It’s been a great feeling to be headache free!” – Jen R. If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) the Neck pain & Headache Workshop may be a life changing event for you… Less movement and less enjoyment of life can lead to depression, increase stress and creates a sedentary lifestyle (mostly sitting… not moving much) which leads to more health problems… and life problems. Here at Somersworth Physical Therapy, we’ve helped hundreds of people from Somersworth and the rest of Seacoast, who have suffered with neck pain and headaches. It’s our specialty. If you’re confused about what to do and are looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: ü The single BIGGEST #1 MISTAKE neck pain and headache sufferers make which actually stops them from healing ü The 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES of neck pain & headaches ü A SURE-FIRE WAY to pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain (and save you a ton of time and money) ü How a problem in your neck can cause headaches ü What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery ü And it can take away your ability to live life… having to rely on others… or to wait for you to sit down for a minute • Do you suffer with neck pain when you are reaching or bending? • Do you rely on pain medication for your headaches? • Does your neck ever “go out” if you move the wrong way? • Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? • Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it?
Don’t delay, register by calling today! (603) 841-5441 The workshop is free but limited; 30 spots available. www.somersworthpt.com
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