Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension head-ache. 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.
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Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress-related pain — also called a tension head-ache. 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 IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN?
neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings. How Physical Therapy Can Help My 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 that stretch, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you de-serve. Where aftercare 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. Have neck pain that just won’t go away? We want to help! Call us today at (828) 877-2110 or visit us online at elevatebrevard.com. Sources: www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx
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WE ARE OPEN & HERE FOR YOU! At ELEVATE Physical Therapy, we are committed to serving you and your family in a comfortable and caring environment. Following CDC guidelines, we have taken extra steps to keep our facility safe and clean for you: • The temperatures of patients and staff members are taken at entry to rule out fever. • Before and after every session, we are asking our patients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. • We require that all staff wear masks. We have masks available for patients here at the clinic. • We are limiting our patient number to 1/2 capacity and are practicing social distancing in the clinic. We will expand our hours as needed in order to maintain a lower number of patients per hour. • Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and facility. To help prevent the spread of this contagious disease, we ask that if you are demonstrating symptoms of coronavirus—coughing, sneezing, or fever—please stay home. Additionally, if you have been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of the virus, please notify us immediately so that we can take the necessary steps. Your cooperation in this tough time is what makes us able to continue to provide valuable services to you and your family. We appreciate your ongoing support. Call us today at (828) 877-2110 or visit us online at elevatebrevard.com.
therapy allows me to understand and continue to learn about the human body and it’s recovery process from an injury. PT also gives me an outlet to interact and cheer onmy patients as theymove along their rehabilitation journey which is also very rewarding personally. In my free time, I like to exercise by enjoying outdoor activities, of whichmy favorites are hiking and mountain biking. I grewup playing multiple sports, and I am still a big sports nerd regularly playing basketball recreationally as well as flag football competitively in Asheville during the winter. Finally, I enjoy reading, learning, and practicing new things as well as subjects related to the field of physical therapy. It is impossible to know everything about the human body, but I continue to learn so I can strive to provide the best care for my patients every day.
LuisGayton-Mercado , PTA It is great to be a part of the ELEVATE PT team, and I am excited to move onto this new adventure of growing alongside this talented staff! My name is Luis and I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant for a little over a year now, graduating fromSouth College’s PTA Program. I first got into Physical Therapy because I always had a strong interest in athletics growing up, and I knew that I wanted to do something in medicine. Physical
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PET OWNERSHIP FITNESS: Pets need regular activity and, if a dog becomes your pet of choice, you’ll also be signing up for daily walks to help your furry friend keep in shape. In turn, you’ll also feel the benefit of regular, low-impact exercise. According to a recent survey, 36 per cent of pet owners said that having a pet has helped them lose weight. equip your children (or grandchildren) with the emotions to cope better with important life events as they grow up.
COMPANIONSHIP: The sheer presence of a pet in the home can boost yourmood, especially after a hectic day at the office or even following a difficult conversation. The stresses of life can melt away as soon as youwalk through the front door and see your beloved pet, desperate for your affection. Said animal will also be your go-to companion of choice when watching a movie or cuddling up to read a book. MENTAL HEALTH: Not only do pets provide companionship and help improve your physical health, they can also provide therapeutic and emotional benefits. According to Ingrid Collins, a consultant psychologist at the London Medical Centre, “Animals have a completely different agenda to humans, and bring things back to basics. They want comfort, feeding and love. In return, they give huge affection.”
SOCIAL: Believe it or not, having an animal can even have an impact on your social life. Walking the dog around the local park or taking it to obedience lessons are just two settings where you’ll have the opportunity to meet new faces and interact with people you might not otherwise have come into contact with. And don’t be surprised if you’re stopped by strangers in the street who are eager to pat your furry friend and find out more about her. CHILDHOOD LEARNING & RESPONSIBILITY: Having a pet in the home is a great way for children to learn valuable life lessons in a fun, rewarding way. From the daily responsibility of feeding, exercising and caring for the animal to understandingmore about illness and loss, it can
MANUAL THERAPY F E AT UR E D S E RV I C E Manual therapy is just one tool in a physical therapist’s kit that allows them tomobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. This specialized form of treatment helps in reducing swelling, decreasing restriction, mobilizing joints, and increasing your range of motion. Our physical therapists have received extensive training in specialized manual therapy techniques from a wide variety of schools and instructors. One of the greatest aspects of manual therapy is that it is non-invasive. It also doesn’t require any harmful medications. Instead, our physical therapists use a variety of techniques that help move your tendons, ligaments, and joints in ways that relieve pain and promote healing. If you are interested in gaining the many benefits of manual therapy, call us today at (828) 877-2110.
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Committed to your health and wellbeing, we are practicing hand washing and/or use of hand sanitizer throughout treatment and in between each patient, along with wiping down tables, equipment, and handrails, doorknobs, and chairs multiple times per hour. We have been spreading patients out among the facility including the gym and private treatment rooms. The front desk is cleaning the counters and sanitizing the waiting area and front doors with the same frequency. Please follow these simple steps to help prevent the spread: KEEPING YOUR HEALTH IN MIND
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING I found ELEVATE after a hiking injury. They are so professional, kind, happy,
and fun. I have increased mobility and strength and no pain. I highly recommend this group for all your rehab needs. I will go back should the need arise. They do it all. The employees have been there from opening and are so happy there. It really shows that the client comes first. Good retention of the therapists/staff also says much about how they are treated there leading to a very happy workplace. The equipment is top-notch and they maintain great cleanliness. Thanks so much for getting m back to hiking!” - J.P.
EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELAX YOUR SHOULDERS
Clean Hands Often
Avoid Touching Your Face
SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Repeat 6 times.
Avoid Hugs & Hand Shakes
Stay Home if You Are Sick
Exercises copyright of
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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