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I S STRESS CAUS ING YOUR NECK PA IN?
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.
I N S I D E IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN? HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP MY NECK PAIN WE WANT TO SHARE OUR CLINIC WITH YOU!
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• How Physical Therapy Can Help My Neck Pain • Exercise Essentials
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(Continued from outside) 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:
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.
· Muscle tightness and spasms
· Headaches
· Decreased ability to move the head
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Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by
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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 re-lax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care treatment is considered, HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP MY NECK PAIN
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.
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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. C E RV I CA L R E T RACT I ON T RY T H I S E X E RC I S E F OR NE CK PA I N R E L I E F EXERCISE ESSENT IALS
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Dry needling involves insertion and repetitive manipulation of a “dry”, solid filament needle in a trigger point in order to produce an involuntary spinal cord reflex, also known as a local twitch response (LTR). This results in lasting muscle relaxation due to the release of shortened bands of muscle fibers for overactive (tight) muscles or the activation of under-active (weak) muscles. Deactivation of the trigger points can bring immediate relief of symptoms, so the therapist can immediately train the muscles to work with the newly gained pain free range of motion (ROM).
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“Between my many hours of studying and school work at Trinity University and Elsa (the love of my life a 5-year-old palomino quarter horse with a newfound propensity to buck). I had done quite a number on my neck. At my worst, I was unable to move my head without painful muscle PAT I ENT SUC C E SS SPOT L I GHT
spasms. So riding was out of the question and studying was difficult. With the friendly and effective therapy and help here at Optimum Physio, my neck pain and stiffness has been alleviated and I am on the path to a healthier life. From the friendly environment with concert recommendations and life advice to the excitement of being back in the saddle. My experience has been nothing short of exceptional.” - Kathleen G.
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DR. MARK
Hiram is celebrating his 1 year anniversary here at Optimum Physio!
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