ManaPT_The Connection Between Neck Pain & Headaches

ManaPT_The Connection Between Neck Pain & Headaches

NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2020

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FEBRUARY 2020

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Neck Pain & Headaches Headaches have a bad habit of making their appearance at the most inconvenient times. The middle of the workday, early in the evening when you have hours of responsibilities ahead of you, or even first thing in the morning when you are trying to pay attention to yourmorningmeeting—headachesdon’t care how important the work ahead of you is. When they start, they are hard to stop. in your neck here or there may start to developmore frequently,andbeforeyou know it, your experience of neck pain is something you are dealing with daily. It isn’t always the result of something large. While being in a car accident or experiencing another sort of injury can definitely lead to chronic neck pain, the causeof the issue isn’talwaysassimple to identify. Sometimes it is a bad habit that you don’t really think twice about, likeyourhabitofwatchingTVasyou fall asleep,keepingyourneckatanoddangle as you rest for the evening, or maybe as a result of your posture as you type at your desk every day, hunched over at the shoulders with your neck catching the brunt of your slouch. The Connection Between

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There are all sorts of reasons why headaches may develop. From environmental factors like weather changes and exposure to certain perfumes or other scents, to stress and allergies,headacheshappentothebestof us.However, therearesomeheadaches that may be a bit more predictable than others. Factors like your posture, the typeofmattressyousleepon, thepillow you use, or even the desk chair you sit in at work can all impact your risk for experiencingregularheadachesbecause of the intricate network of nerves and muscles in your neck. WHEN NECK PAIN LEADS TO HEADACHES Themajorityof the time,neckpainstarts outasaseeminglysmallconcern.Acrick

These poor habits are common, and mostofusconsiderthemtobeharmless. Sure, you know it isn’t great for you, but what is actually going to happen? It’s a loteasier toslouchasyou type,andwho doesn’t want to catch a few late-night laughsas they fallasleep?But thereality is that these seemingly irrelevant habits could be putting undue stress on your neck, and if you aren’t careful, this could translate to regular and uncomfortable headaches that are difficult to get rid of.

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LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward into the armpit. Use your opposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side.

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Welcome Our New Therapist! Dr. Laura Kelly, PT, DPT, STMT-1

Laura Kelly earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Richard Stockton University in 2011 after receiving her bachelor’s in Biology with a concentration in Pre-PT. For the majority of her Physical Therapy career she has been working in outpatient orthopedics treating post operative orthopedic conditions, overuse injuries, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, BPPV (vertigo), and concussion.

• Back Pain & Sciatica • Neck Pain & Headaches • Shoulder Pain • Hip and Knee Pain • Elbow,Wrist&HandPain What We Treat Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position. Forward head position means that when you are resting your head, you are continuing to hold your head slightly forward, which is a type of slouching position. Youcan identifywhetherornotyou have a forward head position by standing straight against the wall and determining whether or not your head rests against the wall as your back does. If your head does not touch the wall when you are standing straight, then you aren’t fullystandingupstraight!As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experiencepainasaresultofstrain in the muscles of the neck. When this isan issue,workingwith aphysical therapistmaybeable to help.Stretchingthemuscles inyour

2 neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of your headaches. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along thebackofyourneckaswell as those along the shoulders can helpyoufindrelieffromthetension that is causing your pain. When dealing with neck pain, it is important toremember thatsafety has to come first. While there are many simple activities you can try at home to begin stretching your neck muscles, working with a physical therapist is the only way toensure thatyouarestretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us today. Call Mana Physical Therapy today at 732-390-8100. We can help you win against your pain and get you back to active.

5 3 6 8 1 2 4 Laura believes in returning every patient back to their full capabilities both on and off the job to improve their quality of life. Outside of the office Laura enjoys running (former collegiate athlete), surfing, skiing, yoga, gardening, being outdoors, and spending time with family. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Laura Kelly, call Mana Physical Therapy today at 732-390-8100. 8 2 6 9 3 7 1 6 4 9 3 1 2 9 7 6 2 3 1 8 9 3 7 6 7 3 9 8 6 4 2 1 4 2 3 8 4 1 7 3 6 2 3 Laura believes in a manual approach to treatment with training in Maitland techniques, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, and cupping. She earned her Soft Tissue Manual Tool Certification Level 1 from Elite in fall of 2019 and and received training from Modern Cupping Therapy in the summer of 2019. 5 7 9 4 5

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