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You can live life without those thumping headaches by relieving stress on your neck. This month’s newsletter is about how you can relieve neck pain and how we can help. Those headaches at the end of the day can be an old tradition. We can help you find the root cause of those headaches, which is most likely undue stress on your neck muscles.

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You can live life without those thumping headaches by relieving stress on your neck. This month’s newsletter is about how you can relieve neck pain and how we can help. Those headaches at the end of the day can be an old tradition. cause of those headaches, which is most likely undue stress on your neck muscles. Take a look at our patient spotlight to read a story of success over pain. We also have easy to do exercises you may want to try. In this issue we provide information on neck pain. Thank you for being a past or current patient of Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions! Have a great month.

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Doyoufind ithardtogetcomfortableatnightbecause of the ache in your neck or find you just hurt when you try to move in a certain direction? Many people sufferfromchronicneckpain,tightness,andfrequent headaches. However, few get the needed attention to address the root cause of the problem, trying to mask the symptoms with Advil or Tylenol. Theneck isverycomplicated in itsstructurerequiring good movement, posture, and support. Most of the rotating of your head comes from the upper part of the neck. Therefore, this is a very important part of your body. It is where the thickest part of the spinal cord goes through the spinal canal to the brain. It is also an important area that determines how your body balances. Main Causes of Neck Pain Neck pain can start for a number of reasons such as poor posture with sitting, car accidents, stress, injuries, or even falls. Since the neck is where blood vessels travel through to supply your head, muscle tightness can cause spasms of the arteries around the nerves of the neck and head. This can cause headaches or even trigger migraines. People with NAGGING NECK PAIN? How nagging neck problems can cause thumping headaches...

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neck problems often experience pain, tingling, or numbness, into the arms, hands, and even fingers. Thishappens,because thenervesexiting thespine in yourneck,supplysensationstoyourarmsandhands. If you find these types of symptoms occurring, it is important that you see one of our expert physical therapists at Innovative PhysicalTherapy Solutions. There is a lot that you can do to help your neck pain. The key is preventing the neck pain from starting in the first place. However, our daily lives don’t always dictate what is good for our neck and shoulders. In today’s society we sit a lot in slouched positions which is not good for the neck, upper back, and shoulders. Our jobs, driving in the car, picking up heavy objects, and repetitive straining can hurt the neck over a period of time. Have the spine experts at Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions examine your neck alignment, posture, movement, strength, and function to zero in on the root cause of your neck pain or headaches. Then with precise treatment and expert education we teach you how to prevent it from returning. Call us today to learn more how we can relieve your “pain in the neck”!

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“Just because the process hurts doesn’t mean the results won’t be

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Whether you have back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm/leg pain, we can help. Your spine must be flexible, strong, and healthy in order for you to maintain a pain free body. We ensure that you’ll achieve the best results for your back/neck pain with the Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions spine program. UPPER NECK Common Problems Associated With Neck Pain

Pain or injury here is often responsible for headaches to the scalp and face. This area helps with overall body balance and the ability to rotate the neck.

MID NECK Pain or injury here is responsible for weakness and pain to the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers.

LOWER NECK Pain or injury in this area often presents with limited motion and contributes to a forward head posture. As a result this increases strain on the neck causing muscle pain and tension.

Patient Spotlight:

“No more headaches!” “My neck movement has improved so much since coming to the sessions. Before now I use to have at least 2 headaches a week, with the exercises I’ve not had any headaches in almost 3 weeks! And my posture has greatly improved…” Autumn L.

“No more back pain!” “No more back pain! Better understanding of what caused the pain and how to be proactive in keeping it away. Strengthening exercises and tools to take with me to take better care of myself.” Makenzie P.

“Best place in Jefferson County” “This is the best place in Jefferson County I feel. Two months of therapy for severe neck pain, this place has relieved 80% of my pain!!” Joann S.

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Fall Crock Pot Recipe

Exercise To Help With Pain:

Easy Hot Apple Cider

SCALENE STRETCH Good for those with neck pain Place your hands overlapping on your breast bone. Next, tilt your head up- wards and away from the affected side until a gentle stretch is felt along the front and side of your neck.

INGREDIENTS • 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider • 3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 teaspoon whole allspice • 1 teaspoon whole cloves • 1/3 cup brown sugar

Physical Therapy MEME DIRECTIONS In a slow cooker, combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks. Wrap allspice and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth, and add to pot. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and keep warm.

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