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YOU DON’T HAVE TO STRUGGLE PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP YOUR RADIATING NECK PAIN & HEADACHES

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO STRUGGLE PHYS I OTHERAPY CAN HELP YOUR RAD I AT ING NECK PA IN & HEADACHES

If you really had to narrow down the frustrations that come with dealing with chronic pain, perhaps the single largest frustration would be having to deal with the pain day after day. Chronic pain has a way of interfering with the most basic activities. Getting out of bed and driving to work can become a challenge, as can sitting in a desk chair all day, or attempting to pick up your child when he or she is upset. Some of these tasks are more difficult to get around than are others, and, depending on how the pain is impacting your life, the stress of having to go through extra steps to make basic things happen can really get out of hand. Neck pain is one of those types of pain that is difficult to work around. Pain in the neck and back will frequently begin to radiate the longer it hangs around, and that could mean shooting pain up your neck and back, all the way into the base of your skull. Once neck pain begins to turn into headaches, attempting to concentrate at work can become exceedingly difficult.

What Causes Neck Pain? There are a large number of culprits that could be behind your experience of neck pain, including accidents, such as a car accident or a slip-and- fall accident, as well as sporting injuries. The reason why neck pain frequently becomes so severe is due to the fact that blood vessels have to pass through your neck to reach the head. A spasm in the neck muscles could lead to constricted blood circulation, and therefore migraine headaches. What’s worse, since the neck is connected to the spinal column and therefore connected to the nervous system, pain in the neck can quickly develop into tingling or numbness in the hands, arms and fingers, which can be uncomfortable and frustrating when you are going about daily tasks. When neck pain develops as a result of a pinched nerve, the radiating neck pain can result in severe headaches, and in some cases, even migraine headaches. The pinched nerve can cause pain to radiate from the neck into the skull and can cause a disruption to typical nerve patterns.

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Physiotherapy and Neck Pain The good news is that there is actually a lot that you can do to support the healthy operation of your neck, thereby reducing the severity or frequency of your neck pain. Working with a physiotherapist is the best way to address neck pain. During physiotherapy, your neck pain will be addressed holistically, taking into consideration the initial injury that may have caused the pain to develop, but also any other habits, movements or compensations that may be contributing to the discomfort. Physiotherapy takes advantage of strategies like massage, stretching and muscle training to reduce neck pain, and many of these strategies can be adopted in part at home or on the-go to help you address your neck pain when it is bothering you the most. Adopting healthier habits can have a big impact on your management

can build up over time and cause a lot of stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common places to carry that stress. You may not even realize the impact that simple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain. Things like driving, lifting heavy objects — like packages at the front door or even your groceries — and repetitive movements like hunching over a keyboard at work can all seriously impact your neck pain. The longer you let neck pain linger and disrupt your life, the more difficult it becomes to treat. If you experience an injury, consult a physiotherapist soon after the pain develops. Don’t let neck pain limit your life any longer! Request your In-Clinic or Videoconference appointment by contacting Central Ave. Physiotherapy at (306) 773-8313 or emailing [email protected].

of neck pain. These include: • Practicing improved posture • Wearing recommended footwear • Using lumbar support in your desk chair or car • Exercising regularly • Engaging in regular stretching, like yoga

One of the primary goals of physiotherapy is to address whole- body well-being by encouraging improved overall health. In many situations, this includes improved flexibility and range-of-motion training, muscle building and strength training, and even in some cases, encouragement with cardiovascular activities and weight loss. At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain from developing, and working with a physiotherapist can help you in this regard, as well. The tasks that you do every day

Source: www.choosept.com/symptomsconditionsdetail/physical-therapy-guide-to-neck-pain-57 www.verywellhealth.com/pinched-nerve-headache-treatment-1719581

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FEATURED SERVICE MANUAL THERAPY

Manual Therapy: a Safe, Non-Invasive, & Effective Way to Treat Pain

EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE NECK PAIN Call us today at (306) 773-8313 or visit achesandsprains.ca/ physiotherapy-treatments/manual-therapy to learn more about how Manual Therapy can help you! Also referred to as “hands-on therapy,” manual therapy is a specialized treatment method performed by physiotherapists without the use of intimidating equipment or machines – it is performed by manipulating joints and soft tissue with nothing more than the hands. This effective treatment method is used as a way to relieve pain, reduce swelling, decrease restriction, improve range of motion, and mobilize joints. There are a variety of techniques associated with manual therapy that work to move your tendons, ligaments, and joints in a very specific way that generates pain relief and healing. Our physiotherapists are highly-trained medical professionals who understand both the capabilities and limitations of your body. Many of our patients even notice relief after just one manual therapy session!

HEALTHY RECIPE GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper • ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated • 1 tsp lemon zest

• ¼ tsp salt • 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, crushed • 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise

Combine oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in a small skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in panko, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest and salt. Preheat grill to at least 500°F. Oil the grill grates, using tongs to hold an oil-soaked paper towel. Place zucchini, cut-sides down, on the oiled grates; grill, uncovered, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Flip the zucchini so they are cut-side up; spoon the panko mixture evenly on top. Grill, covered, until the topping is golden brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges. LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW: SHARE YOUR 5-STAR EXPERIENCE!

Forward Neck Tucks

Sit with good posture, then place one hand behind your head and slowly pull your head in the direction of your armpit. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on each side as needed.

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Exercises copyright of

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To request your In-Clinic or Videoconference appointment, contact Central Ave. Physiotherapy at (306) 773-8313 or email [email protected]. Thank you for all your support over the last weeks. We look forward to seeing you again in clinic. If you can’t make it to the clinic in-person, you can meet and chat with your physiotherapist about your treatment plan over Videoconference.

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