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IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN? WE CAN HELP YOU FIND RELIEF!

ALSO INSIDE: Finding the Answer for Neck Pain Relief • Exercise Essentials • Staff Spotlight • Healthy Recipe • Featured Service: Manual Therapy

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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. Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain While stress alone can 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. If you’re experiencing neck pain, contact a physical therapist at 949-837-5111 or visit our website at h2orthopedicpt.com. 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

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Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with 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. Your therapist 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 H2Orthopedic 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. Call us today at 949-837-5111 or visit our website at h2orthopedicpt.com to learn more about how our services can be the answer you need for your neck pain. FINDING THE ANSWER FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF

HEALTHY RECIPE Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan • 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

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The therapists are highly skilled and knowledgeable, providing

the attention needed for my mobility challenges. I have benefitted from the aquatic therapy. The warmth coupled with the buoyancy of my body creates an exhilarating experience. At other times, I have used the gym. Jackie worked on my arm, shoulder, and neck. The pain was alleviated and I received instruction on exercises that are done at home. Another time Larry offered outstanding advice how to sit on my wheelchair. Now, I am comfortable with better posture for many more hours. This has been a joyful experience. The sessions are fun and I look forward to each visit." – S. B.

• 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.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT Carissa Tenney Staff Physical Therapist Aide, Pilates Instructor

Carissa Tenney is a staff Physical Therapist Aide and Pilates Instructor at H20rthopedic Physical Therapy. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a focus in clinical exercise fromCalifornia State University,

A Hands-On Approach to Pain Are you suffering from pain as a result of injury, illness, or surgical procedure? If so, it is likely that you would benefit from manual physical therapy – a comfortable and effective way of treating pain. Our physical therapists have several tools in their arsenal that are meant to relieve your pain, while simultaneously improving your body’s function. How Can Manual Therapy Treat Pain? Your treatment plan will likely include several different therapies, all aimed at helping a specific function of your body. Some exercises may focus on improving your balance and strength, while others may focus on increasing your range of motion. Manual therapy is a crucial part of a treatment plan, as it helps to reduce pain and swelling, minimize inflammation, increase range of motion, and promote healing. It also helps in reducing FEATURED SERVICE Manual Therapy

Fullerton. Her love for exercise and her passion for helping others led her to the field of physical therapy. She has worked with people of all ages and truly enjoys helping people reach their goals. She is currently going through PTA school to be a licensed PTA. Growing up in Orange County, its no surprise she enjoys being outdoors. Some of her hobbies include hiking, camping and road tripping to new places with her fiance and their pup, Hero. When not outdoors, she enjoys watching sports, cooking, baking, and crafting handmade goods. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Cervical Retraction Stand with your back against a wall and with a rolled up towel behind your neck. Keep your eyes fixed ahead and your head upright. Tuck your chin like you are nodding “yes.”

Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 10 times. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

scar tissue and minimizing swelling. Common Types of Manual Therapy

Manual therapy techniques may include: Mobilization, Soft Tissue Massage, and Manual Traction. Our physical therapists have received extensive training in specialized manual therapy techniques from a wide variety of schools and instructors. If you're interested in gaining the many benefits of Manual Therapy, call us today at 949-837-5111.

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