Manual Edge PT_Relieving Neck Pain

Manual Edge PT_Relieving Neck Pain

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Football Fan There may be nothing that brings people together more than sports, and if you ask me, there is no better way to spend a weekend than with the pigskin. Froman early age, I remember waking up on Sunday mornings excited to root for the Green Bay Packers. Before football season even started we would pile into the car and head to the Packers Hall of Fame in Green Bay, anxiously awaiting the start of a new season as we watched their training camp practices, collected player autographs on our official Green Back Packer football helmet, and hoped for the best. Though the Packers will always own a piece

of my heart, I developed a deep love for the Broncos after moving to Colorado in the early 1980s. In fact, back in 1998 when the Packers and Broncos met each other in the Super Bowl, I went full half and half with my attire, unable to pick a side between my two home teams. On the one hand I wanted my Packers to win a second consecutive Super Bowl with Brett Favre but on the other hand I wanted my Broncos to win their first one with John Elway after losing their four previous Super Bowls. I’m sure everyone has fond memories of rooting for their favorite teams like this. I think theway that being a spectator to such a popular sport can bring somany people together is something pretty special about our culture, and I’mdefinitely ready to kick off a newseason this fall. Tim Bonack

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Life Doesn't Have to Be A Pain In The Neck!

Neckpaincanbebothdebilitatingand terrifying. When you experience an injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn your head is overwhelmingly stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, 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 realize how common neck pain is — especially among American 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 a quick breakdown of what could be going on to cause your neck pain: • 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 stress and strain.  Physical therapy can help alleviate the pain from degenerative disc disease by helping restore blood circulation and improve range of motion 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, neck pain develops after a particular injury, such as due to sports injuries 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 wyder range of the neck. • Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the neck, often resulting in pain, numbness, and tingling into your arms and hands. Physical therapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, offering often immediate relief from pain and discomfort. • 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 that you instead always work with a licensed and experienced physical therapist to determine theprecisecauseofyourpainanddiscomfort.

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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! For more support in finding relief from neck pain, talk to your physical therapist. Call today to start feeling better 719-694-8342!

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

“I was treated with respect at all times.” “I developed a very stiff neck along with severe left arm pain that went from the neck to shoulder, to bicep all the way to my fingers. I received an MRI on a neurologist stated that surgery would be required. I started working with Tim, who felt that we could get through this without surgery. I believe he would have told me if surgery was the only option. After six months, my symptoms have almost completely disappeared. Tim has educated through the whole process to help myself. I have complete trust inTim and am very happy with my experience. All the staff I’ve worked with at Manual Edge are professional. I was treated with respect at all times. They are very knowledgeable about the process required for insurance. I would repeatedly recommend Manual Edge for all your physically therapy needs.” – Joe C. If you, or a loved one, has back pain or sciatica pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Saturday, August 11th • 10am Where: Garden Ranch YMCA 2380 Montebello Dr W, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 COMPLIMENTARYWORKSHOPS

“This is the best physical therapy experience I have ever had!

“Manual Edge Physiotherapy was highly recommended by my primary care provider, and I was familiar with the operation because family and friends have been patients at Manual Edge. My experience with Val and the entire staff has been nothing short of fantastic. When I started therapy I had numbness on the entire left side of my head extending down to my left thumb and forefinger along with moderate neck pain. Val developed a plan and implemented therapy resulting in a complete resolution of all pain and symptoms within 8 visits. This is the best physical therapy experience I have ever had, and I highly recommend Val and Manual Edge to anyone in need of care.” – George “Chuck” A.

Stretches Neck EXERCISE ESSENTIAL

LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH

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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.

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