MPTS: Live Without Neck Pain & Headaches

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Marcos A. Parga PT, DPT, ATC, LAT, FAAOMPT

Marcos A. Parga attended physical therapy school at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He has an undergraduate degree fromNewMexico State University in Athletic Training. After receiving his Masters in Physical Therapy, Mr. Parga was accepted to The Manual Therapy Institute (MTI), an accredited 3 year orthopaedic manual therapy Residency/Fellowship program that includes course work as well as hours of clinical mentorship. Upon completion of the orthopaedic residency at MTI he completed his 440 clinical hours in Austin, Texas. He attained Fellowship status in 2011 from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Mr. Parga specializes in sports medicine rehab, orthopaedic rehab, work injury rehab, pre and post-surgical rehab, manual therapy, dry needling/IMS, pain management, movement impairment syndromes, SFMA certified/FMS and musculoskeletal pain.

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“Don’t Miss Out On Adventures Due To Pain!” LIVE WITHOUT NECK PAIN & HEADACHES

Do you suffer from frequent neck pain and headaches? People literally live on Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms in the neck. Many people who suffer from frequent headaches fear they have an underlying neck problem that may go undiagnosed or untreated. The Cause of Most Headaches Headaches can range from minor nagging pains to full-blown migraines that knock you off your feet for a day or two. Any headache, whether tremendous pain or not, should be a warning sign that the muscles around your spine and neck may be too tight and tense. Prolonged muscle tension may cause you to feel stiff and achy. One may feel pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back and even radiating out to the upper arms. Most people who have headaches complain about having neck and shoulder pain. The most intense pain usually lies directly in the upper back sides of the neck. The pain then radiates into the shoulder area. This is why many people who have headaches treat themselves to seek frequent neck and shoulder massages. Relief That Works Physical therapy goes beyond massages to evaluate and treat the root cause of your pain. Muscular tightness may lead to poor joint movement and weakness. Our medical physical therapy experts are trained in specialized, hands-on treatments to quickly reduce your pain. Furthermore you can enjoy the added benefits of corrected posture and improved motion. We help to train you in gentle exercises and self- help techniques to relieve neck pain and headaches independently and prevent the problem from reoccurring. Physical therapy can help you to relieve the tightness and tension in your muscles, helping you live a happy, pain-free life.

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“STOP STRESSING OVER YOUR NECK PAIN!” The neck can be a hidden and debilitating source of headaches. Very often neck pain and headaches go hand-in-hand, leading to a miserable time coping with everyday activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experienced by Americans, with 59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Some headaches are often grouped under the term “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck.

There are well mapped out patterns of headaches that come from the different parts of the neck, shoulder and upper back areas. The discs between your bones (vertebrae) and joints in the upper neck often contribute to headaches. Even headaches located in the forehead or behind the eyes are often referred pains stemming from problem areas in the neck and base of the skull. The joints connecting the top three vertebral levels of the neck handle almost 50% of the total motion of the entire neck. This means they absorb a lot of repetitive strain. These joints bear the main load of the weight of the head (about that of a bowling ball). With fatigue, poor posture, injuries, disc problems, arthritis, muscular stress and even prior surgeries, the wear and tear on this critical region of your body can prove too much, resulting in pain. It is also possible that you may develop a narrowing of the spinal canal itself. Since the spinal cord runs through the spine, a narrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition called spinal stenosis.

There is much that can be done to treat neck pain and headaches. Our expert physical therapists have years of experience helping people with neck pain and headaches. By finding the root cause of your neck pain and headaches we can relieve your pain quickly, reduce the need for medication and get you back to the activities you enjoy. Discover how our team of specialists at Manual Physical Therapy Specialists can eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!

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Manual PhysicalTherapy Specialists is committed to providing excellent physical therapy care customized to meet your individual needs for rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Working closely with you, your physician, and other doctors involved in your care to obtain the best possible outcome. At Manual Physical Therapy Specialists, we view manual therapy as more than just a modality and/ or technique.Ouradvancedmanual therapy training allows us to apply a hands-on approach philosophy

to diagnose and treat functional movement disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The care and personalized service that you will receive at Manual Physical Therapy Specialists will be unsurpassed by anything that you have experienced within the scope of physical therapy here in El Paso, TX. At Manual Physical Therapy Specialists, our specialized care is second to none.

• SPORTS MEDICINE • WORK INJURY REHAB • POST SURGICAL REHAB • MANUAL THERAPY

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“Excellent experience! I am able to have more mobility. My movement and mobility is much better.” - Lisa R. I amable to havemoremobility!

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

9 Ingredients • Whole-wheat dough • Extra-virgin olive oil • Garlic, minced • Onion flakes • Parmesan cheese

• Oregano • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced • Low-fat or part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced • Basil

CERVICAL RETRACTION Stand with your back against a wall. Position a rolled up towel behind your neck. Tuck chin like you are nodding ‘yes’. Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 3 times. Helps Neck Pain www.simpleset.net

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Knead dough to work out any bubbles. Set in a pan greased lightly with olive oil, and press in minced garlic. Lay down a base layer of onion flakes, Parmesan, and oregano. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella (neither has to cover every square inch. Just make sure there’s enough for a few tastes in every slice). Scatter basil on top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until bottom starts to turn a golden brown.