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hear what programs you would love to have developed. What programs would help you in your health and fitness goals? Look forward to hearing from you. Finally, February is a special month in our family, because it is my birthday month, but more importantly our anniversary is on Valentine’s Day. This year Tirza and I celebrate 22 years of marriage. I am grateful to have the support of a loving spouse and friend in this journey of life! Hope each of you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I sure love working with each of you and helping you Achieve your goals! Your Friend, David Hawkins PT, CSCS
This month has been busy and is flying by! It started with some volunteer time at the Freestyle Snowboard and Ski Championships at Park City in Utah. It was amazing to see athletes from all over the world competing and their level of commitment to their sport. I had the opportunity to ski the course in preparation for the athletes, which was an awesome experience. I also launched my Balance for Seniors program this month to help active adults and seniors take control of their balance. With 1 in 3 seniors over the age of 65 experiencing a fall every year I wanted to develop a program to help people avoid falling and live healthier lives. If you want to check it out, it is available at www.BalanceforSeniors.com please let me know what you think. Also, I would love to
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NECK PAIN & HEADACHES
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. There are all sorts of reasons why headaches may develop. From environmental factors 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. When Neck Pain Leads to Headaches 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.
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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 head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of strain in the muscles of the neck. 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. 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.
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PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES
3 4 THIS COULD BE YOU! CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT! 623-201-7210 4 7 5 3 6 7 5 9 6 2 7 9 “My pain diminished remarkably!” “When I started therapy, I had acute lower back pain attributed to a pinched nerve. In addition, the pain extended down my left leg and calf. As I progressed through the exercises, my pain diminished remarkably and the stiffness in my legs and back permitted a greater range of motion. Now the pain is nearly gone.The exercises and therapy helped greatly in restoring my activities on a daily basis.” - Bob 8 1 6 3
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3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist
2. Your therapist can
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.
might recommend you come in for an appointment.
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