Mayfield PT. Neck Pain & Headaches

Mayfield PT. Neck Pain & Headaches

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

MAYFIELD’S

MOVE!

Mayfield Physical Therapy has made the very exciting decision to move into a brand new, state- of-the-art facility beginning in April of 2019!  After several years of renting space in an older building, we have decided to become our own landlord and have more control over our surroundings.  With our new “digs” we will be adding aquatic therapy to our already-exciting list of offerings! This is an excellent opportunity to provide our patients with even better care!  Don’t worry, nothing else will change–you will still receive one-on-one care from a licensed clinician at each of your appointments.  Please call us if there is anything that we can do for you or a family member.  Remember, for most of our patients a referral from a physician is NOT required to schedule an appointment.  Keep your eyes peeled for information on our GRAND OPENING celebration, which will be scheduled after we settle in. We can’t wait for you to check out our new space! - Brad Jenkins COMING APRIL 15!

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

EASY FIXES FOR HEADACHES

INSIDE: • Exercise & Mental Health Benefits • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • What’s Happening At Mayfield PT

1. Regular exercise. Migrainepatientsareataslightly increased riskofstroke,and lackofexercise is a risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Vigorous, regular exercise can help reduce these risks. 2. Adequate sleep. Getting enough sleep on a regular basis is part of the migraine hygiene you shouldpractice tokeepyourheadachesatease.Sleepalso includesdarkness. Light is painful when you’re suffering from a minimal headache, a hangover, andespeciallyamigraine. Itsbrightnesscan triggeranevengreaterheadpain, so don’t be afraid to turn things down a bit. 3. Balanced diet. Eating regular meals, avoiding foods that trigger headaches, and staying hydrated will also help reduce the pain and frequency of your headaches.

If you suffer from migraines on a regular basis, consider making one small switch to your diet: more nuts. Nuts can work as both a pain reliever and a preventativemethod tostaveoff futureonsets.Manyvarietiesofnutscontain an important “ingredient” called salicin. Salicin is a pain blocking agent that’s present in many of today’s medications. Though you may want to reach for an over the counter pain reliever when migraines strike, choose nuts—they

offer the same important ingredients. 4. Work on improving your posture.

Hold your shoulders back and your head level, parallel to the ground, instead of hunching forward.This technique helps improve headaches most frequent during work.

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E XERCISE & MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS

ExerciseandADHD. Exercising regularly isoneof theeasiestandmosteffective ways to reduce thesymptomsofADHDand improveconcentration,motivation, memory,andmood.Physicalactivity immediatelyboosts thebrain’sdopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels—all of which affect focus and attention. Exercise and PTSD and trauma. Evidence suggests that by really focusing on your body and how it feels as you exercise, you can actually help your nervous system become “unstuck” and begin to move out of the immobilization stress response that characterizes PTSD or trauma. Instead of thinking about other things,paycloseattention to thephysicalsensations inyour jointsandmuscles, even your insides as your body moves. Exercises that involve cross movement and that engage both arms and legs—such as walking (especially in sand), running,swimming,weight training,ordancing—aresomeofyourbestchoices. Outdooractivities likehiking,sailing,mountainbiking, rockclimbing,whitewater rafting,andskiing (downhillandcross-country)havealsobeenshown to reduce the symptoms of PTSD. Whenyou’reunder thecloudofanemotionaldisorderandhaven’texercised for a long time, setting yourself extravagant goals like completing a marathon or working out for an hour every morning will only leave you more despondent if you fall short. Better to set yourself achievable goals and build up from there. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 440-442-7111 today!

Exercise and depression. Maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing. It promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings ofcalmandwell-being. Italso releasesendorphins,powerfulchemicals inyour brain thatenergizeyourspiritsandmakeyou feelgood.Exercisecanalsoserve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression. Exercise and anxiety. Anything that gets you moving can help, but you’ll get a bigger benefit if you pay attention instead of zoning out. By adding this mindfulness element—really focusing on your body and how it feels as you exercise—you’ll not only improve your physical condition faster, but you may alsobeable to interrupt theflowofconstantworries running throughyourhead. Print sudoku http://1sud ku.com 3 7 1 8 2 9 7 2 6 8 4

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WHAT ’ S HAPPENING AT MAYFIELD PT

“I am able to lead an active life!”

Congrats to Samantha!

“I have been treated by Brad and his staff off-and-on for 4 years. Mayfield PhysicalTherapy is extremely responsive and attentive to my individual treatment requirements. Thanks to Brad, my core is stronger, my spine is in alignment, and I am able to lead an active life! I highly recommend Mayfield PT!” - David S.

SamanthaSoedergotmarried toher long-timesweetheart,MarkButler,onFebruary 22nd! The ceremony took place at the Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and was attended by her family, friends, and, of course, all of us! We had a blast as we celebrated this momentous occasion in Sam’s life and had the pleasureofhangingoutanddancingwithallof theother important folks inher life!

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At Mayfield Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get to Mayfield Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury

We can help:

1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

• Decrease your pain • Increase your strength • Increase your activity level

• Increase your flexibility • Improve your health • Get back to living

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