Applied: Neck Pain & Stress

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COREY TERZO, MASSAGE THERAPIST GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM recovery. You can read all about it at www. tucsonsportsrecovery.com! Here’s a little more from Corey himself:

Corey recently joined our team as a Licensed Massage Therapist, and he will be soon be one of the friendly faces you will meet over at Tucson Sports Recovery, opening inside of the new Tucson Strength facility later this month! We are excited to open this new concept for athletes who are looking to avoid injuries and maximize their • Blossom Out Of Neck Pain • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe • How physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain

“I went to massage school while living in Chicago at The Soma Institute for Clinical Massage Therapy and have since practiced in Illinois, Florida, and now Arizona. My work is influenced by my background in athletics and nearly twenty years of teaching yoga. I have a license in massage therapy LMT and certificate in Laser Therapy. I ride a motorcycle as my sole transportation and I haven’t owned a car since 1999. Since moving back to Arizona in July ‘18 I have gone to the top of Mt Lemmon a dozen or so times. I love exploring the surrounding area and getting into the mountains for a hike whenever I can. Working at APM has given me the opportunity to share my passion for healing and performance with my coworkers and clients on a daily basis.”

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LOOK UP TOMORE ADVENTURES PAIN-FREE!

Whether you have hurt your neck or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Applied Physical Medicine can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today: (520) 296-8513 Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain. Whilestressalonecan 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.

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. 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.

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HOWPHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP 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 deserve. Where after-care 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. Sources: https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress https://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain-reduce-stress.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0027055/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self- care-time/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc- 20375581

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MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE SKILLET

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb ground beef • 1/4 medium onion diced • 1/2 red pepper diced • 3 tbsp taco seasoning

• 1 cup diced tomatoes • 12 ounces cauliflower rice • 1/2 cup chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Mexican Blend

INSTRUCTIONS In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through (just a little pink). Add the onion and pepper and continue to cook until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the tomatoes and cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the cauliflower rice begins to soften (8 to 10 minutes for frozen). Sprinkle the skillet with the cheese and cover. Let cook until the cheese is melted, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.

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Patient Success Spotlight

DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

At Applied Physical Medicine, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Applied Physical Medicine if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

I’m back to full workouts! “I came to Applied Physical Medicine with knee pain. I had pain with squatting and it slowed me down with my regular power lifting training. Noah helped me identify that the issue was originating from a foot injury. I’m back to full workouts and I’m peaking for a power lifting meet later this month. #ComeBackKid” - Kerrie G.

Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

Stretches Neck

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SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Repeat 3 times.

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Attention Pain Sufferers KNEE PAIN WORKSHOP ONE DAY SPECIAL OFFER

On March 6th at 7:00PM Free Workshop

• Your knee is hurting so bad that you can’t walk without pain. • You are frustrated at the thought of missing out on a vacation or giving up hobbies and recreational activities because your knee hurts too much. • You are facing a knee replacement surgery in the near future. • You find yourself worrying more about your knee pain than living your life. • You’ve had enough and just want to get back to normal. This workshop is for you if:

Here’s some of what you’ll learn: ü The #1 obstacle that gets in the way of healing knee pain ü The 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES of Knee Pain ü What successful treatment and permanent relief look like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery Cara Payne, PT, DPT will be presenting the FREE Knee Pain Workshop at our clinic, March 6th, 7:00pm!

Only 15 spots available! Don’t delay, register today by calling now!

Reserve your spot today and learn how to take care of your knee pain! Sign-up page at https://physicaltherapytucson.com/workshop/free-knee-pain-workshop/ TUCSON CLINIC 6606 E. Carondelet Dr. Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 296-8513

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IS YOUR DIGITAL LIFESTYLE AFFECTING YOUR POSTURE?

DISCUSSING THE EFFECTS OF TEXT NECK

Poor posture is something we normally do not think of as a contributor to neck and back pain. However, in our era of constantly being on smart phones, tablets, and computers, we often put our necks and backs in positions of prolonged stress. Over time, this contributes to increased stress to our vertebrae, disk and muscles supporting the spine. Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long. Of course, this posture of bending your neck to look down does not occur only when texting. For years, we’ve all looked down to read. The problem with texting is that it adds one more activity that causes us to look down—and people tend to do it for much longer periods. It is especially concerning because young, growing children could possibly cause permanent damage to their cervical spines that could lead to lifelong neck pain. We often see patients who have suffered from back and neck pain for years who could have been treated very easily when the pain started with simple postural corrections and stretches. If you have been suffering from back or neck pain, come see one of our therapists for an assessment of what is contributing to your pain.

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