Premier Therapy. Relieving Neck Pain

Premier Therapy. Relieving Neck Pain

NEWS LE T T ER SOAR UPWARD TO NECK PAIN FREEDOM FIND THE RELIEF YOU’RE SEARCHING FOR

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: • Finding Relief From Neck Pain • The Cause Of Neck Pain

• Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes

NEWS LE T T ER

Neckpain can bebothdebilitating and terrifying.When you experiencean injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn yourhead isoverwhelminglystressful.What’smore, thepain itself isunbearable, and since the neck is so sensitive to injury, it is important to be as careful as possible in finding treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredible to realizehowcommonneckpain is—especiallyamongAmerican adults! More than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, and it is even possible for chronic headaches like migraines to develop as a result of regular neck pain. There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. Here is aquickbreakdown of what could begoing on tocauseyourneckpain: If your pain is developing gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injury that comes to mind, then it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stressandstrain.  Physical therapycanhelpalleviate thepain fromdegenerative disc disease by helping restore blood circulation and improve range of motion GET A NECK AHEAD OF YOUR PAIN FREEDOM FROM NECK PAIN

in the neck. This therapy is approached in a careful and deliberate way so as to not cause further pain in the neck region. Sometimes,neckpaindevelopsafteraparticular injury,suchasdue toathleticism or even as a result of a car accident or a slip and fall accident. When this happens, your pain could be a result of a muscle strain or sprain. When this is the case, then using traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physical therapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate the pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain.   In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to become narrow, often causing bones to strike one another, resulting in pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanical neck pain can spread, causing the pain to become more severe and covering a wider range of the neck. Finally,neckpain issometimescausedby radiculopathy,which refers topressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck. This can alter the electrical signals in the neck, causing you to feel more pain throughout the day. These are just some of the frequent causes of neck pain. It is important that you never assume that your neck pain is being caused by one or another of these issues,and thatyou insteadalwaysworkwitha licensedandexperienced physical therapist to determine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort.

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Getting To The Cause Of Neck Pain

Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues? There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! If you are suffering from neck pain, be sure to visit premiertherapycenters.com or call us today to learn how we can eliminate your pain!

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Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs • 2 (8 oz) packages sliced mushrooms • 1 (32 oz) carton reduced-sodium chicken broth • 2 cups water

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• ¾ tsp salt • 1 (12 oz) package tofu, softened

• 1½ cups thinly sliced leeks • 1½ cups ½-inch sliced celery • ¾ cup uncooked wild rice

• 1 cup low-fat milk (1%) • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Directions In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes or untilbrowned, turningonce. Ina6-qt.slowcookercombinechicken,mushrooms, chicken broth, water, leeks, celery, wild rice and salt. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours. Remove chicken from cooker. Coarsely shred chicken using two forks. If using low setting, turn to high. In a blender combine the tofu, low-fat milk, flour and thyme leaves. Cover and blend until smooth. Stir into mixture in cooker. Cover and cook 30 minutes more or until thick. Stir in shredded chicken.

Chin Tuck Supine Lie with roll under neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed.

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Patient Success Spotlight

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle If you know someone suffering with aches and pains, give the gift of health. Refer them to Premier Therapy Centers today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.

“You have helped me learn how to sit and stand up straight and eat a healthier diet.” “I am able to do things with my friends that I couldn’t have done without your hard work and patience. You have helped me learn how to sit and stand up straight and eat a healthier diet. You have also given me another home where I know I am always welcome! Thank you Premier Therapy.”

- C. S.

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