FYZICALPBC: Neck Pain & Headaches

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WATCH YOUR LIFE BLOSSOM WITH NECK PAIN & HEADACHE RELIEF

Headaches have a bad habit of making their appearance at the most inconvenient times. The middle of the workday, early in the evening when you have hours of responsibilities ahead of you, or even first thing in the morning when you are trying to pay attention to your morning meeting — headaches don’t care how important the work ahead of you is. When they start, they are hard to stop.

like weather changes and exposure to certain perfumes or other scents, to stress and allergies, headaches happen to the best of us. However, there are some headaches that may be a bit more predictable than others. Factors like your posture, the type of mattress you sleep on, the pillow you use, or even the desk chair you sit in at work can all impact your risk for experiencing regular headaches because of the intricate network of nerves and muscles in your neck.

There are all sorts of reasons why headaches may develop. From environmental factors

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WHY DO I FEEL DIZZY?

PREVENTION is Our #1 Goal. Our passion as physical therapists is to make you as independent as possible and to help you strive to be the best version of yourself physically. We want nothing more than to help you break down the physical barriers that prevent you from living your life the way you envision. Our clinicians go through rigorous training to become Certified Level I, Level II, and Level III Balance Specialists. This training takes months to complete, and it allows our team to quickly find the cause of the symptoms and reduce or eliminate them permanently. We are then able to strengthen weak areas, eliminate your dizziness, improve your balance, and prevent injury that might have occurred without care. FYZICAL’s mission statement: Prevent needless suffering and do all in your power to help people flourish! FYZICAL Palm Beach supports that mission by providing state of the art technologies for our community. Call our office today to find out more about the CDP (Computerized Dynamic Posturography), OR to find out how FYZICAL Therapy will help your specific needs so you can Love Your Life!

Neck pain and dizziness may occur together with dizziness being more noticeable and concerning. For some experiencing neck pain, dizziness may only present when the pain worsens during a flare-up.

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Dizziness has many possible causes, including inner ear disturbance, motion sickness, andmedication effects. Sometimes it is caused by an underlying health condition, such as poor circulation, infection, or injury. The way dizziness makes you feel, and your triggers provide clues for possible causes. -Mayo Clinic Dizziness and Balance Statistics. Dizziness and balance disorders are among the most common complaints to primary care physicians and in emergency rooms. Falls are the number one complaint in the elderly population with over 300,000 people hospitalized for hip fractures each year. Statistics show that 25% of these injured seniors die from within a year of the fracture taking place. The statistics are only going to grow larger with baby boomers growing older.

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WHEN NECK PAIN LEADS TO HEADACHES

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The majority of the time, neck pain starts out as a seemingly small concern. A crick in your neck here or there may start to develop more frequently, and before you know it, your experience of neck pain is something you are dealing with daily. It isn’t always the result of something large. While being in a car accident or experiencing another sort of injury can definitely lead to chronic neck pain, the cause of the issue isn’t always as simple to identify. Sometimes it is a bad habit that you don’t really think twice about, like your habit of watching TV as you fall asleep, keeping your neck at an odd angle as you rest for the evening, or maybe as a result of your posture as you type at your desk every day, hunched over at the shoulders with your neck catching the brunt of your slouch. These poor habits are common, and most of us consider them to be harmless. Sure, you know it isn’t great for you, but what is actually going to happen? It’s a lot easier to slouch as you type, and who doesn’t want to catch a few late-night laughs as they fall asleep? But the reality is that these seemingly irrelevant habits could be putting undue stress on your neck, and if you aren’t careful, this could translate to regular and uncomfortable headaches that are difficult to get rid of. The Problem With Posture. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes 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. You can identify whether or not you have a forward head position by standing straight 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, then you aren’t fully standing up straight! As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your

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2 9 When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist may be able to help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity 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. 5 9 6 7 4 When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety has to come first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretching your neck muscles, working with a physical therapist is the only way to ensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us. 4 8 1 2 6 3 4 5 8

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3 Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

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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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