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Focus On Neck Pain To Relieve Headaches

lot. In this position the spine is strained. Try to stand up tall with your back against a wall. How far away from the wall is the back of your head? If you have a forward head posture, your head will be quite far from the wall. The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head.This can affect blood flow to the scalp, resulting in a headache. Pain can be referred from the neck to behind the eyes or forehead and even one sided headaches around the temples. Pounding headaches at the back of the head can be related to neck muscle tightness and limited movement. Since many headaches stem from problems with neck movement and posture, it is wise that you see a physical therapist; a muscle and skeletal expert to help you. Find out how you can relieve your aching neck and nagging headache for good with our SPINE Program. Call us today for more information!

It’s theendof theday andyour head is poundingandyour neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck is an intricate structure with hundreds of muscles and nerves. The joints in your neck provide movement while the discs in between the bones, give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, computers and watching TV your neck muscles, joints and nerves can become strained and irritated. The fact is that even the simplest movements can cause short periods of neck pain. Yet some of us may actually be experiencing chronic neck pain. Simple, repetitive movements can lead to prolonged muscle tightness, which can take time to show symptoms. In comparison, muscle strains happen with quick jolts such as an injury or lifting something too heavy. How neck pain can go to your head H eadaches can stem from tightness in the neck muscles at the back of the neck, which is brought about by a forward-head posture and rounded back. This is very common if you work at a computer or sit a

Discover ways to relieve your neck pain Stretching for Neck Pain Relief

Neckpainandheadaches typicallycome frompoorposture and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This produces what is called a forward head posture. By stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, as well as strengthening the muscles at the front of the neck, neck pain can be relieved. Correcting bad posture can be as simple as strengthening the abdominal region. However, keep in mind that when dealing with a forward-head posture, you will also have forward-rounded shoulders and increased curvature of the upper spine. Our physical therapists are experts in posture evaluation and treatment, helping you even if you have quite severe changes. It’s never too late! Tight muscles are a big factor in most neck pain and headaches. Stretching the muscles of your chest and strengthening the muscles of the middle back helps. For long term benefits, learning the right exercises can make a big difference in preventing neck pain and headaches from returning. Therefore, before you start taking any headache medicine for chronic neck pain, you might want to analyze your body posture first. Finding tension in your neck or limited range of motion in your spine might be the cause. Correcting it through physical therapy might be a simple solution for your headaches and neck pains. Call us today to learn more about our SPINE Program to relieve your headache and neck pain!

A Great Stretch for Neck Pain For Fast Headache Relief Try This:

The combination of neck rotation and shoulder adduction creates a therapeutic release for the neck. The action of threading the arm through and placing weight onto theshoulderstretches the forearm, biceps, shoulder blade, and neck. Oneof the rotatorcuffmuscles that is located in the infraspinous fossa of the scapula (shoulder blade) is

the infraspinatus.The infraspinatus muscles assists in adducting the shoulder in thread the needle. The weight of the body on the shoulder blade is a great stretch for this muscle as well. Options to support the head with a blanket can add ease and restoration to a sometimes challenging posture.

Achieve Celebrates Our New Arrivals This spring has been one of joy & celebration at AchieveTherapy as we experienced a mini population boom. Since March, the Achieve family has been blessed with the arrival of 4 babies and the celebration of 2 marriages. This is only the beginning as there will be even more to celebrate this fall.

Lacey, Physical Therapist at Achieve Therapy Park River, kicked things off back in February when she and her husband welcomed child #3, and daughter #1, with the arrival of Sadie Jo. As you can see, her 2 big brothers are proud and protective! Congratulations, Lacey & Luke! March brought us another a little bundle of joy when Tricia, Physical Therapist at Achieve Therapy East Grand Forks, welcomed her first born in March. Christian Levi came just a little bit ahead of schedule, but Mom & Dad are feeling Blessed. Congratulations Tricia & Cole! Lisa, Fitness Director at Achieve Therapy & Fitness Grafton, gave birth to twin girls in May. Henley & Jaycee arrived on their big sister’s birthday so it’s looking like Lisa will be hosting one big birthday bash every May. Talk about efficiency! Congratulations Lisa & Steven! Holding true to that themeofdoublingdown, AchieveTherapycelebrated a very special day on May 19. Two of our amazing staff decided to get married on that day and get this….. they both married Ryans! Congratulations to Matti, our front desk coordinator at AchieveTherapy East Grand Forks, and Ashley, AchieveTherapy billingmanager. Wishing both couples nothing but the best in their Happily Ever After journey. Congratulations, Matti & Ryan and Ashley & Ryan!