Eastern Shore: Live Without Neck Pain & Headaches

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Getting To Know The Eastern Shore PT Staff WALT STEVENSON

Walt has been since 2004 working in the physical therapy field as a physical therapy aide. Walt joined the staff of Eastern Shore Physical Therapy in 2008. In addition to Walt assisting the physical therapists with their patients and helping schedule patients for appointments, Walt also takes an active part in leading patients through the Post Rehab Program. Walt is very involved in local and community sports and runs the tricounty referee league, is a football commissioner for local football and hosts several basketball camps throughout the year. In his spare time, Walt enjoys watching sports and spending time with his fiancée Janet and his grandson.

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LIVE WITHOUT NECK PAIN & HEADACHES “Pick Up The Phone To Get One Step Closer To Pain Relief!”

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• Find The Source Of Neck Pain To Relieve Headaches • Community Event • Upcoming Workshop • Patient Success Spotlight

that the muscles in 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 back and upper sides of the neck. The pain then radiates into the shoulder area. This is why many people who have headaches treat themselves to frequent neck and shoulder massages. Physical therapy can help you to relieve the tightness and tension in your muscles, helping you live a happy, pain-free life. 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 experts are trained in specialized, hands-on treatments to quickly reduce your pain. Furthermore you can enjoy the added benefits of corrected posture 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.

KATHLEEN WEINSTEIN PT, DPT

MARTIN WEINSTEIN PT, MPT, COMT

REMINDER: HAVING BALANCE PROBLEMS? FREE BALANCE WORKSHOP August 15TH 6PM Contact our office to register! (410) 641-2900

Discussing Neck Pain & Headaches with Martin WeinsteinPT,MPT,COMTandKathleenWeinstein PT, DPT.

Dear Valued Client,

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. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is an underlying neck problem that may go untreated. The Cause of Most Headaches Headaches can range from minor 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

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FIND THE SOURCE OF 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 every day activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experiencedbyAmericans,with59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Headaches areoftengroupedundertheterm “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. 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 spinalcord runs through thespine,anarrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition named spinal stenosis. If you are experiencing these symptoms call Eastern Shore Physical Therapy today

Difficulty turning your head from side to side Pain at the area where the neck and the upper back meet Poor posture Neck or shoulder pain that interferes with your sleep Stiff neck Pain when reaching for objects overhead Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Neck pain that radiates into your shoulders

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. DiscoverhowourteamofspecialistsatEastern Shore 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!

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 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

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Community Event

Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Is Proud To Support The 20th Beach Bound 7 Basketball Tournament

Do you know any energetic kids who love to play basketball? On August 5th and 6th, Beach Bound Basketball is hosting its 20th Annual Beach Bound 7 Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament in Ocean City, MD. This spectacular event is exclusively for youth in grade levels 4th through 12th grade. Please contact Walt Stevenson if you would like to register your team for this amazing event at [email protected]. You don’t want to miss out on this event!

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Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body

Patient Success Spotlight

Think PT First

“I first came to Eastern Shore Physical Therapy for rehab to my knee. Once I finishedmy rehab, I learnedof thePostRehabProgramandhavebeenworking with Walt for about 2 years. During that period my wife also joined me for a program that increases our strength, flexibility, balance and the building of our core muscles. We both found this approach to be very beneficial to us at our ages in light of the various sports and activities that we engage in. I have been with Walt for the entire 2 years and find him to be very positive, supportive,knowledgeableandabighelp tomeandmywife’soverallphysical wellbeing.And justas important,we reallyenjoyworkingwithWaltbecauseof hisprofessionalismandgoodnature.Wehighly recommend thisprogramand Walt to anyone seeking to improve their overall physical well-being.” - John F. Found this approach to be very beneficial!

Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle

Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.

Don’twaituntil the lastminute!Spotsavailable for the first50people to respond! UPCOMINGWORKSHOP FOR PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN

SEPTEMBER 12TH 6PM

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

CERVICAL RETRACTION Stand with your back against a wall. Position a rolled up towel behindyourneck.Tuckchin likeyouarenodding ‘yes’.Drawyour chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 3 times. Helps Neck Pain www.simpleset.net

By request, I’m hosting a Low Back Pain Workshop at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6PM. If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn:

• How a problem in your spine can cause back pain… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

Call To Reserve Your Spot! 410.641.2900 Treatment for the Cause of Your Low Back Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake patients with low back pain make which actually stops them from improvement in pain relief… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right

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