How To Quickly Relieve Stress, Neck Pain & Headaches

How To Quickly Relieve Stress, Neck Pain & Headaches

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HOW TO QUICKLY RELIEVE STRESS, NECK PAIN & HEADACHES

Do you suffer from frequent neck aches, headaches and stress? Most people equate stress with high blood pressure, a heart attack or a stroke. But did you know headaches, dizziness, neck and shoulder pain often come from stress? Chronic headaches, usually accompanied by extreme fatigue are almost always a sign of stress. People literally live on Tylenol and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly

have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms from the high amount of stress in their life. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is a higher risk of depression and anxiety. Consult with an Elite Physical Therapist today, and find out the cause of your headaches to see if our special treatment techniques can help you.

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Elite Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica The Cau e Of Most Headaches

Real Relief While massages help to relieve some symptoms, our Therapists with advanced training in manual therapy go far and beyond to evaluate and treat the root cause of your pain. Muscular tightness may lead to poor joint movement and weakness. Our Physical Therapists are trained in specialized hands- on treatment techniques to quickly reduce your pain. Furthermore, enjoy the added benefits of improved motion, posture correction and preventing the problem from reoccurring. We train you in gentle, corrective exercises and self-help techniques to prevent the physical changes from prolonged stress. Regularly shedding your daily tensions through movement, Physical Therapy and physical activity can help you remain calm and clear in everything that you do, helping you live a happy, pain-free life.

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 you are under a lot of stress. Prolonged stress can result in muscle tension changes, making you feel stiff, achy and painful in the neck or shoulders. One may feel pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back and even radiating out to the upper arms. Most people who are under a great deal of stress 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 most people who are stressed treat themselves to frequent neck and shoulder massages.

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“Dry needling was a major turning point in my recovery!” “Well, where does one even start?! After my second knee surgery with a few doctors I was also looking for a new Physical Therapist. On my first visit I was very pleased with the care I was given at Elite Physical Therapy. I am very thankful and happy for my Elite Physical Therapist that kept on pushing me to get better. I remember when I could barely walk and had a heavy limp to today where I am able to run, jump, squat and do my favorite one legged leg press. Overall, I am very happy with my progress and the care in which I received here at Elite Physical Therapy. Also, planking – wow. Never in a million years would I try this but the exercises again showed me that My Elite Physical Therapist was there to help me, push me and overall get me back to a point in my life which is active and healthy. After also receiving Dry Needling, I feel that was also a major turning point in my recovery. Thank you Elite!” -S.B. Featured Doctor’s Office: Munawar Azam M.D “I choose Elite Physical Therapy because they consider every patient’s personal goals and then push them beyond that. I have personally used Elite Physical Therapy and the experience could not have been better.” - Munawar Azam M.D

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Health Tips

KEEP THAT RESOLUTION TO GET FIT!

Going to the gym is not the only option in becoming more active. Activity can include many varieties of physically demanding hobbies or interests such as weightlifting, swimming, walking, playing basketball, gardening, or exercising at home. You should see your physician before commencing any vigorous activity, if you have a history of activity related injuries. Here are some tips to help you

embrace your new years resolutions to stay fit: • Join a race by supporting a good cause. Whether it’s a 5K, 10K, or 15K, supporting a good cause will not only raise money for charity, but it will also get you closer to your weight loss goals. • Make time for activity every day. It is often easier to make it a habit to exercise in the morning, so that you don’t have to worry about it later in the day. • Stay Hydrated. Keeping your body hydrated will reduce muscle fatigue, dizziness and headaches. • Bring a healthier dish to parties. Whether it’s a potluck at work or a friends BBQ, there are many recipes available online to help you make tasty healthy dishes. • Don’t skip breakfast. Eating breakfast not only keeps you more energized but it also helps improvemental performance.

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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to relieve neck pain...

Helps Neck Pain

SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Repeat 15 times.

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The above exercises are designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Elite Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body!

Minor aches and pains are warning signals from your body to let you know something is not working properly. Don’t put off the pain until it’s too late. Come in today for a “Tune-Up.”

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

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