Kewanee PT. Life Doesn't Have To Be A Pain In The Neck

Kewanee PT. Life Doesn't Have To Be A Pain In The Neck

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LIFE DOESN’ T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK

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LIFE DOESN’ T PAIN IN THE NECK Headandneckpain isnot the typeofpain thatyoucanpush throughanddealwith for too long. For one thing, chronic pain in the head or neck is often associated with some sort of chronic health concern — one that you need to deal with, not ignore.Secondly,whenyouaredealingwithconstantpain inyourheadorneck, it becomesdifficult toconcentrate.Thiscanhaveanegativeeffectonyourpersonal relationships, your career and more. The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Workingwithaphysical therapistcanhelpyou to identify thecauseof the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without having to commit to long-term pain management — which often includes the use of pain medications that are potentially harmful to your health and not likely to work as well over time. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful the longer they are used, physical therapy provides long-term relief from pain by correcting the joint or muscle concern with targeted therapies like flexibilityexercises,musclestrengthening techniques,andguidedstretches that target core joints and muscles. Of course, not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you are dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. HAVE TO BE A

Head Pain 101 Therearea lotofdifferent typesofheadaches thatyoumayexperience,andeach canbecausedby itsowndifferent reason.Forexample,migrainescanbecaused by environmental factors, food allergies or even as a result of stress. There are headaches that can develop due to sinus pain and headaches that will develop when you are dehydrated. There are also headaches that will develop when you are exposed too long to loud noises. There is no singular fix for each of these different types of headaches, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same medication frequently doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy is radiating headaches, which are caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This causes pain to radiate from the top of the neck into the head, especially surrounding the ears. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headaches could develop, including as a result of lack of movement and stiffness in the neck. This buildup of irritation can be treated with regular physical therapy, especially through the use of massage and flexibility exercises that target the muscles in the neck. (Continued Inside)

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LIFE DOESN’ T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK (Continued)

Cervical arthritis causes frequent aches in the neck and shoulders. This pain is generally worse when there are sudden changes in weather or at the end of the day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. Thebiggestproblemposedbycervicalarthritis is that thepainwill typicallycause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury asa resultofasuddenmovementandcauses regulardiscomfortand frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could. There are plentyofsituations inwhichpain in theneckasa resultofcervicalarthritisgrows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. Addressing the Core Problem The majority of neck and head pain can be helped with one simple strategy: strength building. It frequently happens that the absolute cause of the start of a pain in the neck or head is a result of poor posture or quickened motion, and buildingcorestrength,aswellasstrength in theneck,canmakeahugedifference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing chronic pain. Keep in mind that the neck and head are sensitive areas, so attempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Working with a physical therapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains.

Neck Pain 101 In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first is upper-back pain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain.

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Eating Right Never Tasted So Good!

Blackened Chicken With Avocado Cream Sauce

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1 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp garlic powder

4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts 2 tbsp blackened seasoning ½ cup plain, Greek yogurt

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½ tsp salt

2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced

½ avocado

INSTRUCTIONS Place the chicken breasts and blackened seasoning in a large resealable bag. Seal and shake a few times to evenly coat the chicken. Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium- high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the yogurt, avocado, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt and pulse until smooth and creamy. To serve, top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of the creamy avocado sauce and garnish with ½ tablespoon green onions.

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