THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY N EWS L E T T E R
GETTING TOTHE COREOF BACK & NECK PAIN
INSIDE :
• Back Pain 101 • Healthy Recipe
• Exercise Of The Month • Backpack Safety
Back and neck pain are two of the most common issues that American adults experience, putting a huge physical and economic burden on working Americans by being both two of the leading needs for medical intervention and two of the most common causes people have to miss work. While these may feel like two separate issues, it is somewhat common that neck pain and back pain are actually related. Core strength can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness, and when your core is weak, it could add up to weakness in your neck and back Neck Pain 101: There are a lot of reasons why neck pain may develop, including everything from sudden incidents like a car accident or a slip-
and-fall injury, to more chronic issues, such as regularly hunching over a desk at work or even practicing poor posture. One of the biggest problems with neck pain is that it often triggers headaches, as the pain is so closely connected to the spine and nervous system. What is more, addressing neck pain is sometimes difficult as there is so much potential to cause more damage to the neck. This is why working with a physical therapist to address neck pain is wise. A physical therapist can help treat neck pain by improving range of motion, using targeted massage techniques, and by improving strength as needed. For example, in many situations, neck pain can be treated by improving core strength.
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