Breckenridge PT: Neck Pain and Headaches

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Are Your Headaches & Neck Pain Connected?

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• Are Your Headaches & Neck Pain Connected? • Uncover The Root Of Your Neck Pain • Patient Success Spotlights • Exercise Essentials

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Are Your Headaches & Neck Pain Connected?

If you experience frequent headaches, you know how painful and distracting they can be. Perhaps they develop in the middle of the workday, in the evening when you are trying to relax, or first thing in the morning when you are trying to pay attention during a meeting. Whatever the case may be, we understand how much they can affect your daily life. THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY HEADACHES MAY DEVELOP. A FEW COMMON REASONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Environmental factors, such as weather changes or exposure to certain perfumes. • Sleeping habits, such as the mattress you sleep on or pillow you use. • Ergonomic factors, such as the chair you use at work. • Stress. • Allergies. • Posture. • Previous injury to the neck.

in your neck. If you’ve been experiencing frequent headaches, don’t hesitate to contact Breckenridge Physical Therapy today.

WHEN NECK PAIN LEADS TO HEADACHES The majority of the time, neck pain starts out as a seemingly small concern. Perhaps it begins with a crick in your neck, and then before you know it, you’re experiencing daily headaches. 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 simple to identify. Sometimes it can be caused by a habit you may not even think of, such as your posture while sleeping or watching TV. If your posture results in your neck being placed at an odd angle or your shoulders being hunched over, your neck may take on too much strain and result in discomfort. These habits are common and many of us partake in them. While they may seem harmless at the time, they could be what’s leading to your neck pain and headaches. Fortunately, physical therapy can provide you with the resources you need to break these habits and get back to living your life comfortably. If you suffer from headaches and neck pain, you still have options. Call TODAY to schedule with Breckenridge Physical Therapy!

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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 a 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! Poor posture adds consistent strain day after day and is the biggest reason why people tend to experience neck pain. When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist can help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of your headaches and overall

discomfort. 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. Your physical therapist will also teach you proper posture, so you can avoid additional strain on your neck in the future. CONTACT BRECKENRIDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY! When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety comes 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. If you are looking to alleviate your neck pain and headaches so you can get back to living your life comfortably, contact us to schedule a consultation today! We’ll get you started on the road to relief.

Wishing You A Happy Thanksgiving! We want to take the time to give a sincere THANK YOU for choosing Breckenridge Physical Therapy for your physical therapy and rehab needs. We appreciate each and every one of you! From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

No Doctor Referral Necessary To Seek Physical Therapy Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of Colorado, you have direct access to physical therapy! Save time Save money Improve your health naturally

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Patient Success Spotlights

“Everyone at Breck PT is super nice and concerned about my care and improvement. I HIGHLY recommend them. Justin did such a great job rehabbing my shoulder after major reconstruction that the surgeon said my range of motion was “astounding” and my strength was “excellent” at my 6-month follow-up. After such great results with my shoulder, I asked Justin if he could help with my back, which I broke 30 years ago, before physical therapy was a “normal” part of recovery. After just two sessions, I had my first pain-free day in 16 months (it was an incredible feeling). As my range of motion increases and strength improves, my pain continues to decrease. If it had taken me a year to get to this point, I would have been happy. Instead, I’ve improved this much in less than 2 months -- I’m ecstatic! Justin’s explanations are clear and easy to understand, his plan makes sense, and he’s adaptable to changing needs and conditions. In the interests of full disclosure, I’ve consistently done the stretching and exercises he advised. It’s definitely a joint effort, but the quality of life and ability to ski pain-free are SO worth it. I’m so grateful for his knowledge and help..” - A.K.

I absolutely love this place! It’s a family owned business and they’re very attentive to clients needs. They have a great space which includes both physical therapy and personal training. I recently visited for physical therapy to get some help with my IT Band issues. Rashmi really helped me with my injury with acknowledging where my weaknesses were and giving exercises to strengthen and stretches to relieve tightness. Thanks to the Vert family and Rashmi I’m back to running again. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed. - Nicole L

Have You Met Your Annual Insurance Deductible? An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pa before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2020. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with Breckenridge Physical Therapy!

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Exercise Essentials Helps Relieve Neck Pain

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