Dynamic: Live Without Neck Pain & Headaches

Dynamic: Live Without Neck Pain & Headaches

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GETTING TO KNOW THE DYNAMIC PT STAFF Katie Lundin, SPTA

Katie is a 2014 graduate of Troy HS, of Troy Montana. She came to the Lewis Clark Valley to attend Lewis Clark State College to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Her hobbies include going boating with her family, hiking, camping in Montana and playing board games with family. She recently got engaged and will be marrying the love of her life next year. She joined the staff of Dynamic Physical Therapy in July 2017 as a rehab aide and has been a great addition to the team. She goes the extra mile to be helpful and friendly to every patient that walks in the door. We would like to wish Katie the best in her upcoming clinicals and her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. You will be greatly missed by everyone!

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LIVE WITHOUT NECK PAIN & HEADACHES “Look Up To A Pain Free &Stress Free Life!”

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• Focus On Neck Pain To Relieve Headaches • Have You Met Your Deductible? • Patient Success Spotlight • Free Neck Pain Consultation

area. This is why many people who have headaches treat themselves to seek frequent neck and shoulder massages. Relief That Works Physical therapy goes beyond massages to evaluate and treat the root cause of your pain. Muscular tightness may lead to poor joint movement and weakness. Our medical physical therapy experts are trained in specialized, hands-on treatments to quickly reduce your pain. and improved motion. We help to train you in gentle exercises and self- help techniques to relieve neck pain and headaches independently and prevent the problem from reoccurring. Physical therapy can help you to relieve the tightness and tension in your muscles, helping you live a happy, pain-free life.

Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? People literally live on Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms in the neck. Many people who suffer from frequent headaches fear they have an underlying neck problem that may go undiagnosed or untreated. The Cause of Most Headaches Headaches can range fromminor nagging pains to full-blown migraines that knock you off your feet for a day or two. Any headache, whether tremendous pain or not, should be a warning sign that the muscles around your spine and neck may be too tight and tense. Prolonged muscle tension may cause you to feel stiff and achy. One may feel pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back and even radiating out to the upper arms. Most people who have headaches complain about having neck and shoulder pain. The most intense pain usually lies directly in the upper back sides of the neck. The pain then radiates into the shoulder

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Relieve That Nagging Headache Naturally! FOCUS ON NECK PAIN TO RELIEVE HEADACHES

The neck can be a hidden and debilitating source of headaches. Very often neck pain and headaches go hand-in-hand, leading to a miserable time coping with everyday activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experienced by Americans, with 59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Some headaches are often grouped under the term “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. There are well mapped out patterns of headaches that come from the different parts of the neck, shoulder and upper back areas. The discs between your bones (vertebrae) and joints in the upper neck often contribute to headaches. Even headaches located in the forehead or behind the eyes are often referred pains stemming from problem areas in the neck and base of the skull. The joints connecting the top three vertebral levels of the neck handle almost 50% of the total motion of the entire neck. This means they absorb a lot of repetitive strain.These joints bear the main load of the weight of the head (about that of a bowling ball). With fatigue, poor posture, injuries, disc problems, arthritis, muscular stress and even prior surgeries, the wear and tear on this critical region of your body can prove too much, resulting in pain. It is also possible that you may develop a narrowing of the spinal canal itself. Since the spinal cord runs through the spine, a narrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition called spinal stenosis. www.dynamic-physical-therapy.com

There is much that can be done to treat neck pain and headaches. Our expert physical therapists have years of experience helping people with neck pain and headaches. By finding the root cause of your neck pain and headaches we can relieve your pain quickly, reduce the need for medication and get you back to the activities you enjoy. Discover how our team of specialists at Dynamic Physical Therapy can eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!

SERVICES • Pre & post surgical rehab • General orthopedics • Sprains & strain overuse • Work related injuries • Vestibular rehabilitation • Back & neck pain SPECIALTIES

• Neurological disorders • Balance training • Post MVA • Hand therapy • Work conditioning • Postural correction (ergonomics)

INSURANCE Star t Feeling Better Today! We accept and bill most insurances, but not limited to: • Regence • Blue Cross • Medicare • Medicaid of WA and ID • TriCare • VA/Champus • Auto injury • Workman’s Compensation

• Manual Therapy • Kinesio Taping

• Myofascial Release • Trigger Point Therapy •Pre-natal&Perinatal (Women’sHealth)

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An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay beforeyour insurancecompanypaysforyourmedicalservices. Ifyour 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 2018. Contact us today to schedule your appointment. HAVE YOU MET YOUR DEDUCTIBLE?

Patient Success Spotlight

“I will tell you I hurt but, they are wonderful people to be around. So inviting and just sweet. Thank you ladies! You all are amazing. Yes, you will always be sore but it’s what you have to do. Thanks again, you are wonderful!” - Shawna P. “You all are amazing!”

Attention Neck Pain Sufferers!

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ü Increase your flexibility ü Improve your health ü Get back to living

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