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Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headachesmaybetheresultofneckpainorstrain.Oneofthemostcommoncauses of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position. Forward head position means that when you are resting your head, you are continuing to hold your head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position. Youcan identifywhetherornotyouhaveaforwardheadpositionbystandingstraight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standing straight, thenyouaren’t fullystandingupstraight!Asyearsgobyanddayafterday youcontinue toholdyourhead in this forwardposition,youcanstart toexperience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. Whenthis isan issue,workingwithaphysicaltherapistmaybeabletohelp.Stretching themuscles inyournecktoalleviateneckstraincanreducetheseverityandregularity of your headaches. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along the back of your neck as well as those along the shoulders can help you find relief from the tension that is causing your pain. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety has to come first.While therearemanysimpleactivitiesyoucan tryathome tobeginstretching yourneckmuscles,workingwithaphysical therapist is theonlyway toensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us. If you’re suffering from pain, call Ascent PhysicalTherapy at 503.427.0118. Yourphysical therapistcanhelpyou return toamoreactiveandpain-free life.
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this simple exercise to keep you moving
Healthy Recipe Fruit Energy Bombs
RELIEVES NECK PAIN
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Ingredients • 1 cup chopped almonds • 1 cup dried figs • 1 cup dried apricots
• ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Neck Side Flexion Stretch Sit with good posture. Slowly lower your ear towards your shoulder as far as you comfortably can. Use your arm to guide your head slightly further until you feel a gentle stretch in your neck. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times on each side.
Directions Combine almonds, figs and apricots in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Roll the mixture into small balls and dredge in coconut.To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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