Kerrville: Neck Pain & Headache Relief

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“Keep Moving This Summer!” NECK PAIN & HEADACHE RELIEF

It’s the end of the day and your head is pounding and your neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck is an intricate structure with hundreds of muscles and nerves. The joints in your neck provide movement, while the discs in between the bones give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, at computers or on the phone your neck muscles, joints and nerves can become strained and irritated. The fact is that even the simplest movements can cause short periods of neck pain. Yet some of us may actually be experiencing chronic neck pain. Simple, repetitive movements can lead to prolonged muscle tightness, which can take time to show symptoms. In comparison, muscle strains can happen with quick jolts such as an injury or lifting something too heavy.

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“Are They A Pain In Your Neck?”

How neck pain can go to your head Headaches can stem from tightness in the neck muscles at the back of the neck, which is brought about by a forward-head posture and rounded back. This is very common if you work at a computer or sit a lot. In this repetitive position the spine can be strained. Try to stand up tall with your back against a wall. How far away from the wall is the back of your head? If you have a forward head posture, your head will be quite a few inches from the wall. The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head. This can affect blood flow to the scalp, resulting in a headache. Pain can be referred from the neck, behind the eyes or forehead, and even one sided headaches around the temples. Pounding headaches at the back of the head can be very much related to neck muscle tightness and limited movement. Since many headaches stem from problems with neck movement and posture, it is wise that you see a muscle and skeletal expert to help you. The specialists at Kerrville Physical Therapy Center have years of medical training evaluating neck and headache problems.

Call us today to discover how we can solve your headache or neck pain!

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Patient Success Spotlight

I appreciate the care you all provided for me in my rehabilitation!

“Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate the care you all provided for me in my rehabilitation following my recent right knee replacement. While your professional expertise was of course absolutely essential to my successful recovery, I am also especially grateful for your sense of humor which enabled you to put up with my corny humor and allowed you to “kid” back in return. Thanks a million!”

DO YOU HAVE ACHES & PAINS?

• Pain while bending or reaching? • Stiffness or swelling? • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins?

• Pain when trying to sleep? • Pain when driving > 30 mins? • Radiating pain to the back?

Be In A Better Mood • Have More Energy Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Headache Free

Talk to One Of Our Physical Therapy Specialists

FREE NECK PAIN ANALYSIS

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THINK KERRVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER FIRST

Why You Need To Come In For Another Appointment: • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

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Take Care of Your Aches & Pains Before It’s Too Late!

Here is a quick list of the top 10 foods to incorporate into your diet to achieve maximum health and longevity: • Dark Green Leafy Vegetables • Non-Leafy Cruciferous Vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage) • Berries • Beans • Mushrooms • Onions • Seeds (Flax, Chia, Hemp, Sesame, Sunflower, Pumpkin) • Nuts • Tomatoes • Pomegranates A Healthy Grocery List:

Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to keep you moving...

SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Repeat 7 times. Helps neck pain

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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

Wellness Tips

Predominant in young and middle-aged women, Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a musculoskeletal system disorder characterized by chronic pain and tender points. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is put on them.

• Impaired Muscular Performance • Difficulty with Concentration and Memory Physical therapists can be a valuable resource and many have extensive knowledge regarding rehabilitation of patients with Fibromyalgia.

Other symptoms may include: • Stiffness • Fatigue • Sleep Disturbance

• Headache • Depression

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