BlueRidgePTInc_Relieving Neck Pain and Headaches

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

RELIEVING NECK PAIN AND HEADACHES!

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

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• Relieving Neck Pain And Headaches! • Stretching for Neck Pain Relief • Relieve Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • May Fun In The Clinic

RelievingNeck Pain And Headaches!

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It’s the end of the day and your head is pounding and your neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck isan intricatestructurewithhundredsofmuscles andnerves.The joints inyourneckprovidemovement, while thediscs inbetween thebonesgivesupportand shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, being on your computer and at home watching TV, your neck muscles, joints and nerves can become strained and irritated. The fact is that even the simplest movements can cause short periods of neck pain. Yet some of us may actually be experiencing chronic neck pain. Simple, repetitive movements can lead to prolonged muscle tightness, which can take time to show symptoms. In comparison, muscle strains happen with quick jolts such as an injury or lifting something too heavy. How neck pain can go to your head. Headaches can stem from tightness in the neck muscles at the back of the neck, which is brought about by a forward-head posture and rounded back. This is very common if you work at a computer or sit a lot. In this position

the spine is strained. Try to stand up tall with your back against a wall. How far away from the wall is the back of your head? If you have a forward head posture, your head will be quite far from the wall. The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head.This can affect blood flow to thescalp, resulting in a headache. Pain can be referred from the neck to behind the eyes or forehead and even one sided headaches around the temples. Pounding headaches at the back of the head can be related to neck muscle tightness and limited movement. Since many headaches stem from problems with neck movement and posture, it is wise that you see a physical therapist. Find out how you can relieve your aching neck and nagging headache for good. Call us today for more information! Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to those aches and pains!

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Stretching for Neck Pain Relief

Neck pain and headaches typically come from poor posture and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This produces what is called a forward head posture. By stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, as well as strengthening the muscles at the front of the neck, neck pain can be relieved. Correcting bad posture can be as simple as strengthening the abdominal region. However, keep in mind that when dealing with a forward- head posture, you will also have forward- rounded shoulders and increased curvature

of the upper spine. Our physical therapists are experts in posture evaluation and treatment, helping you even if you have quite severe changes. It’s never too late! Tight muscles are a big factor in most neck pain and headaches. Stretching the muscles of your chest and strengthening the muscles of the middle back helps. For long term benefits, learning the right exercises can make a big difference in preventing neck pain and headaches from returning.

Therefore, before you start taking any headache medicine for chronic neck pain, you might want to analyze your body posture first. Finding tentsion in your neck or limited range of motion in your spine might be the cause. Correcting it through physical therapy might be a simple solution for your headaches and neck pains. Call us today to learn more about our SPINE Program to relieve your headache and neck pain.

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Patient Success Spotlight

Staff Spotlight

Lisa Fahn, DPT, Doctor Of Physical Therapy HELP US WELCOME

“I know they have made me feel much better and I can pick up my grandson again!”

We are very excited to have Dr. Fahn apart of our team here at Blue Ridge Physical Therapy.Dr.Fahngrewup inBristol,TNand completedherundergraduatedegreeatKing University. Dr. Fahn received her Doctorate ofPhysicalTherapyfromWingateUniversity andgraduated magnacum laude inherclass inDecemberof2018.Shedancedforaballet company for 18 years. In her spare time, Dr. Fahn likes to hike, travel and explore the outdoors. Lisa’s knowledge, along with her outgoingandmotivatingpersonality,allows patients tomaximize their fullpotentialand achieve new goals during their time here with us.

I was in a car accident in July 2018. I went to theER themorningafter theaccidentandwas told everything was fine but that I would be sore fora fewdays. Iwashit frombehindand knocked into thecar in frontofme. Iexpected to be sore but not expecting to still be having horribleheadaches2weeksaftertheaccident. I went to see my Primary Care Physician and he recommendedPT. Istartedcoming toBlue Ridge Physical Therapy and the headaches decreasedwithinaweek. Icannowdomy job

withoutahorribleheadache.That’sagood thingsince Iamanurse indialysis. I recommendBlueRidge toafriendandshe isdoingbettersincestarting therapy. I think Dr. Kim, Stan, John, and Spencer have saved my sanity. I know they have made me feel much better and I can pick up my grandson again! - Nancy Carr

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