Health & Wellness Newsletter by Partners In Physical Therapy
2019
HEALTH &WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
ERIN MACINNES, MSW, LCSW GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM
Stress means different things to different people. What causes stress in one person may be of
Erin MacInnes LCSW is a clinical psychotherapist who works closely with many of our patients to address stress from a wellness perspective. Specializing in chronic pain, life transitions, trauma, grief, stress, depression and anxiety, Erin uses specialized techniques to coach and ultimately guide patients to become aware of the triggers which alarm the nervous system. Patients learn individualized strategies to reduce stress to more manageable levels. Together, Erin and Partners in Physical Therapy have embraced the wellnessmodel that recognizesmental health as an integral component to successful patient outcomes.
little concern to another. Stress is a proactive biological response to perceived challenges or danger. The stress response releases powerful neuro-chemicals and hormones known to us as the “fight, flight or freeze” syndrome. However, when demands related to finances, work, relationships or other situations create prolonged interrupted, unexpected and unmanageable stresses, our health may be seriously impacted.
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2019
HEALTH &WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN?
INSIDE: • How Physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Seasonal Recipe
Whether you have hurt your neck or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Partners In Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at 337-439-3344 today!
Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension headache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress? Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms, reported by Mayo Clinic, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but
constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related. Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests contacting a professional if you’re experiencing neck pain. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings.
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HOWPHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP NECK PAIN
Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physical therapy. Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activity can cure it. Sometimes, this “activity” means “no activity.” Before you contact a professional, try reducing your neck movements. Sometimes, simply letting your neck muscles relax is enough. If you don’t see relief within two weeks, contact a professional. Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises and manual therapy that stretch, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care treatment is considered, custom-tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy. If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. Call our office today, and schedule an assessment. Even if your neck pain is caused by stress, it still needs attention. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more. Sources:https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress https://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with- self-care-time/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/ syc-20375581
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CAESAR EGG SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 4 eggs • 8 egg Whites • 1 lbs ham, thin slices • 24 romaine lettuce, leaves
• 4 green peppers, julienned • 2 parsley, chopped fine • 6 tbsp Ideal Protein Honey & Dijon Dressing • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp garlic, chopped
DIRECTIONS Whisk all eggs, add seasoning, parsley and green peppers. Bake in oiled cake pan in a 350-degree oven until set. Cut into squares. Sauté ham until crisp. Mix romaine lettuce with dressing and garlic. Arrange on plate. Serve with a squares of egg and top with ham.
Try this recipe and many others as a part of our medically developed ketogenic weight loss and weight management protocol at Partners. Losing weight can be a challenge, but the process of weight loss is simple.The Ideal Protein Ketogenic Weight Loss Protocol is a medically developed 4 phase protocol containing 2 key components – weight loss and a healthier lifestyle education so that you are empowered to sustain your weight loss results over your life course.
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
“Here’s to ultimate wellness!” “I was diagnosed with a bone spur on my T-1 vertebrate. Because I was already in physical therapy for hip pain, I had been performing exercises that assisted with and diminished the pain I was having in my neck and upper back related to that diagnosis. The exercises I have been given for my pain from the T-1 issues are helping with the stiffness in that area as well. I feel I have reached a point in my therapy where I can continue the exercises at home successfully and to ultimate wellness.” - Jennifer P.
At Partners In PhysicalTherapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Partners In Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your individualized recovery program
Stretches Neck
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CERVICAL RETRACTION (TOWEL) Stand with your back against a wall. Position a rolled up towel behind your neck. Tuck chin like you are nodding ‘yes’. Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 3 times.
If this exercise does not provide you relief/help, please consider an evaluation to see if we can identify the source of your pain.
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