Orthosports: Relieving Neck Pain

Orthosports: Relieving Neck Pain

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

KELLY MAINE, PT, DPT Kelly graduated fromThe College at Brockport in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science and a concentration in Exercise Physiology, and in 2013 she received a Doctorate in Physical therapy from Gannon University. She has five years of experience working in all stages of healingandrecovery includinghospital,medical rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, home health, and outpatient therapy. Kelly believes in providing hands on, personal care, designed for each person’s unique needs and goals while focusing on education, independence, and return to job, sport or family activities as soon as possible. She is compassionate and dedicated to helping her patients reach their therapeutic and personal goals, while promoting the importance of exercise, fitness, and healthy living. 20% OFF Welcome Our New Therapist

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“Who Are You Going To Call When You’re In Pain?” RELIEVING NECK PAIN

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Neck pain can be a constant ache or sharp pain with movement, stopping you from enjoying life’s activities. Neck pain is very common affecting approximately two-thirds of the population at one pointoranother.Peoplewithneckpainsuffermainly from one of the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease. Thediscsare thefluid- filled sacs between the bones of your neck. The normal aging process shrinks the discs and dries them out. Repeated stress and strain also weakens the tissues thatmakeupadisc.When thishappens, thedisc loses itsability toabsorbshock. In turn, this causes rubbing and changes in the shape of the joints in your neck, which can be painful. Muscle Strain. When there is an injury to the neck or you overuse the shoulder and neck muscles, a strain can occur. When this happens, the neck muscles may go into spasm to help support and protect the sore area. Mechanical Neck Pain. Mechanical pain usually starts from changes in the neck joints. As discs

start tocollapse, thespacebetween theneckbones narrows, and the joints may become inflamed. The pain is usually chronic and is typically felt in the middle part of the neck. However, it may spread from the neck into the upper back or to the outside of the shoulder in some cases. Radiculopathy. Pressureor irritationonoraroundthe nerves of the neck can affect the nerves’ electrical signals. The pressure or irritation can be felt as numbness on the skin, weakness in the muscles or pain along the path of the nerve. Weakness in the spine muscles can cause abnormal pressure on the nerves and increased chance of radiculopathy. If you are suffering from neck pain, our physical therapy is ideal to quickly relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. From long-term neck pain, to recovering from a complicated surgery, we can relieve your pain quickly, returning your natural mobility and strength. Our treatments are designed tohelpeasepainand to improveflexibility,strength, posture and function. We even teach you how to protect your neck in the years ahead.

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ARE YOU HURTING YOUR NECKWHILE YOU SLEEP?

We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today which can be very confusing for consumers. The best type of bed is the one that you try out and feel most comfortable using. Typically, a bed that is firm underneath,withasofter tophelps toprovidesupportaswellascontouryour body. If your mattress is old, then think about investing in a new one so that your neck and spine are supported well. The best positions to sleep in for your spine are on your back or sides. Avoid sleeping on your stomach since your spine ends up twisted, especially your neck.Over thehoursof repetitivesleepingonyourstomach,youcandamage the joints of your spine and compress the nerves exiting your spine. Use a pillow to help support your body and take the weight of your legs off your spine. If you like to sleep on your back, place a pillow under the backs of your thighs and knees. This should place your knees in a slight, suported bend which takes pressure off your lower back. If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees. This helps keep the alignment of your spine, and takes the pressure of your upper leg off the spine. Have 1-2 pillows under your head to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you need 2 pillows stagger them so that one pillow overlaps the other by one half. The lower half goes under the shoulders, while the upper half supports the neck. Our physical therapists at Orthosports can show you exercises, stretches and techniques to relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. If you are

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suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life! Call us today at Amherst: (716) 839-3705 or Clarence: (716) 634-1578 to schedule an appointment!

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Attention Pain Sufferers FREE SHOULDER PAIN ASSESSMENT ONE DAY SPECIAL OFFER

On July 19th Free Assessment

We are hosting a FREE Shoulder Pain Assessment at our Clarence clinic, July 19th. We want to celebrate by thanking our current and past patients and their friends and family. We are providing FREE ASSESSMENTS at our Clarence clinic! The free assessments consists of a 30 min one-on-one appointment with a physical therapist. They will listen to you about your problem and how it impacts you. They will take measurements to test how well you are moving and test your strength. After your assessment, they will give you a written copy of:

• Do you suffer with shoulder pain? • Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling when you bend or reach? • Do you suffer from a past injury? • Do you have pain when you drive for long periods? • Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it? If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) the Shoulder Pain Assessment may be a life changing event for you… Shoulder pain can completely ruin your life… I’ve seen it many times. ü It can take your focus away from enjoying your life… like spending time with your children or grandchildren ü It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do ü It can ruin your travel plans

• The cause of your problem • A plan for what successful treatment looks like

Appointments are free but limited; there are only 8 spots available. Don’t delay, register today by calling the Clarence clinic now!

Reserve your spot today and learn how to take care of your shoulder pain!

CLARENCE 8637 Main St Clarence, NY 14221 (716) 634-1578

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“Enjoy A Healthy Recipe!” CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Ingredients • 2 tbsp low sodium chicken broth • 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped • 1 small garlic clove, minced • 1⁄4 cup bell pepper, chopped • 2 chili peppers, minced (to taste) • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped

• 8 flour tortillas • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 1⁄2 cups cooked chicken, shredded • scallion, cut on the bias (garnish) • salsa (garnish) • nonfat sour cream (garnish)

Directions In a medium-heavy skillet, saute the onions, garlic and peppers until soft in the 2 tablespoons chicken broth. Add the chili peppers and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes more until the liquid has evaporated. Add the chicken and stir well to combine. Spray a cold skillet with the nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with 1/8 cup cheese. Add about a quarter of the chicken mixture and top with another 1/8 cup cheese. Cover with another tortilla and cook for two to three minutes or until golden brown. Flip the quesadilla over and cook for an additional two minutes. Remove from the heat and cut into wedges. Keep warm while frying the remaining quesadillas. Serve with salsa, scallions, and fat-free sour cream.