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Next Step_Neck Pain and Headaches

NEWSLETTER The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 • 9 AM to 12:30 PM and 3 PM to 5:30 PM

INSIDE : • The Connection Between Neck Pain & Headaches • The Problem With Posture The Free Exam consists of a 30 minute one- on-one appointment with Dr. Chris Ostling or Dr. Phil Giordano. The PT will talk with you about the history of your problem. We October is National Physical Therapy Awareness Month. We want to do something special to celebrate! This is our BIG THANK YOU for allowing us to serve you. To thank you, we are having a day of completely Free Exams for: • All past clients who have not been seen in PT in more than 3 months. • All present clients who have another problem currently not being treated • All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients If you are a past or present patient then call (516) 681-8070 to schedule your Free Exam. If you are referring a friend or family member, have them call (516) 681-8070 to schedule their Free Exam and mention that you referred them. The day of Free Exams will be held on: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM and 3 PM to 5:30 PM.

• Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight www.nextsteppt.com If you are having problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down steps, getting in and out of the car, sleeping or driving, then this is an excellent opportunity to see one of our world-class therapists and find out the cause of your problem. Call (516) 681-8070 to schedule your Free Exam for November 12th. will take measurements to test how well you are moving and to test your strength. After a thorough exam, we will give you a written copy of: 1. The cause of your pain or problem. 2. A plan for successful treatment. The appointments are free, but are limited as each PT only has 13 Spots. Call (516) 681- 8070 to schedule your Free Exam. The Free Exam is ideal for people suffering with: •Lower Back Pain •Arthritis • Sciatica • Neck Pain • Headaches • Shoulder Pain • Knee Pain • Problems Walking

NEWSLETTER The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN 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 your morning meeting — headaches don’t care how important the work ahead of you is. When they start, they are hard to stop. 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, headaches happen to the best of us. However, there are some headaches that may be a bit more predictable than others. Factors like your posture, the type of mattress you sleep on, the pillow you use, or even the desk chair you sit in at work can all impact your risk for experiencing regular headaches because of the intricate network of nerves and muscles in your neck. When Neck Pain Leads to Headaches The majority of the time, neck pain starts out as a seemingly small concern. A crick in your neck

here or there may start to develop more frequently, and before you 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, like your habit of watching TV as you fall asleep, keeping your neck at an odd angle 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. These poor habits are common, and most of us consider them to be harmless. Sure, you know it isn’t great for you, but what is actually going to happen? It’s a lot easier to slouch as you type, and who doesn’t want to catch a few late-night laughs as they fall asleep? But the reality 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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• Wrist / Hand Pain • Wellness / Balance Problems • Ankle / Foot Pain

• Knee Pain • Sports Injuries • Shoulder Pain

• Physical Therapy • Low Back Pain • Neck Pain

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THE PROBLEM WITH POSTURE

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. You can identify whether or not you 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 fully standing up straight! As years go by and day after day you continue to hold your head in this forward position, you can start to experience pain as a result of

strain in the muscles of the neck.

When this is an issue, working with a physical therapist may be able to help. Stretching the muscles in your neck to alleviate neck strain can reduce the severity and regularity of your headaches. Stretching the muscles that have grown tight along the back of your neck as well as those along the shoulders can help you find relief from the tension that is causing your pain. When dealing with neck pain, it is important to remember that safety 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 to ensure that you are stretching in a way that won’t potentially lead to greater injury. For more information, contact us.

Give Next Step Physical Therapy a call at (516) 681-8070. We can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains, today!

Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this simple exercise to keep you moving

TurkeyApple Cheddar Sandwich

Scalene 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 30 seconds repeat 3 times on each side. Helps With Neck Pain

INGREDIENTS • 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large onion

• 2 cloves garlic • 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves

INSTRUCTIONS In a 5-to-6 quart slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, pumpkin purée, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold in the onion, garlic cloves, green chiles, and white beans, and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired.

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Patient Success Spotlight

“I am completely pain free.” “Before I came to Next Step Physical Therapy I was having neck and shoulder pain and very bad tension headaches. I am completely pain free. I was also given exercises to do at work and at home to stay healthy. Great experience and many thanks!” -H.W.

October just finished, and Dr. Giordano has been a fantastic addition to our staff. He must be popular because his schedule is filling up fast. October was also National Physical Therapy Month. As you know, in order for us to celebrate and to thank all of you as well, we decided to have a big event by scheduling an entire day of free exams just for all of our past patients. Hey, this is a big deal! We are closing the clinic down for the entire day for this. We are not treating anyone that day so we can see all of you out there who want to get checked out...for free! Come celebrate with us, come in and say hi, and if you haven’t yet, come meet Dr. Giordano. See you there and I’ll talk to you next month. Chris Ostling

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