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OSRPT_Relief for Radiating Neck Pain and Headaches

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A spasm in the neck muscles could lead to constricted blood circulation, and therefore migraine headaches. What’s worse, since the neck is connected to the spinal column and therefore connected to the nervous system, pain in the neck can quickly develop into tingling or numbness in the hands, arms and fingers, whichcanbeuncomfortableandfrustratingwhenyouaregoingaboutdaily tasks. When neck pain develops as a result of a pinched nerve, the radiating neck pain can result in severe headaches, and in some cases, even migraine headaches. Thepinchednervecancausepain to radiate from theneck into theskullandcan cause a disruption to typical nerve patterns. Working with a physical therapist can help you address pain caused by a pinched nerve, and therefore can reduce the severity of headaches that develop as a result of neck pain.  PHYSICAL THERAPY AND NECK PAIN Thegoodnews is that there isactuallya lot thatyoucando tosupport thehealthy operation of your neck, thereby reducing the severity or frequency of your neck pain. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to address neck pain.

If you really had to narrow down the frustrations that come with dealing with chronic pain, perhaps the single largest frustration would be having to deal with the pain day after day. Chronic pain has a way of interfering with the most basic activities.Gettingoutofbedanddriving toworkcanbecomeachallenge,ascan sitting in a desk chair all day, or attempting to pick up your child when he or she is upset. Some of these tasks are more difficult to get around than are others, and, depending on how the pain is impacting your life, the stress of having to go through extra steps to make basic things happen can really get out of hand. Neck pain is one of those types of pain that is difficult to work around. Pain in the neck and back will frequently begin to radiate the longer it hangs around, and that could mean shooting pain up your neck and back, all the way into the base of your skull. Once neck pain begins to turn into headaches, attempting to concentrate at work can become exceedingly difficult. WHAT CAUSES NECK PAIN? There are a large number of culprits that could be behind your experience of neck pain, including accidents, such as a car accident or a slip-and-fall accident, as well as sporting injuries. The reason why neck pain frequently becomes so severe is due to the fact that blood vessels have to pass through your neck to reach the head.

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During physical therapy, your neck pain will be addressed holistically, taking into consideration the initial injury thatmayhavecaused thepain todevelop,butalsoany otherhabits,movementsorcompensations thatmaybecontributing to thediscomfort. Physical therapy takes advantage of strategies like massage, stretching and muscle training to reduce neck pain, and many of these strategies can be adopted in part at homeoron–the-gotohelpyouaddressyourneckpainwhen it isbotheringyouthemost. Adopting healthier habits can have a big impact on your management of neck pain. These include: • Practicing improved posture • Wearing recommended footwear • Using lumbar support in your desk chair or car • Exercising regularly • Engaging in regular stretching, like yoga One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to address whole-body well-being by encouraging improved overall health. In many situations, this includes improved flexibility and range-of-motion training, muscle building and strength training, and even in some cases, encouragement with cardiovascular activities and weight loss. At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain from developing, and working with a physical therapist can help you in this regard, as well. The tasks that you do every day can build up over time and cause a lot of stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common

Congratulations to John for completing our LSVT BIG program! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished! Success Story places tocarry thatstress.Youmaynoteven realize the impact thatsimple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain. Things like driving, lifting heavy objects — like packages at the front door or even your groceries — and repetitive movements like hunching over a keyboard at work can all seriously impact your neck pain. Call OSR Physical Therapy, today! The longer you let neck pain linger and disrupt your life, the more difficult it becomes to treat. If you experience an injury, the smart thing to do is to consult a physical therapist soon after the pain develops. Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=8402b1d2-6580-41b2-b4ff-25a0cd6dac3a https://www.verywellhealth.com/pinched-nerve-headache-treatment-1719581

Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement to stretch your neck.

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LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH

Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward into thearmpit.Useyouropposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. This stretch is great to use if you sit at a computer for a large portion of the day.

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A BIG Congratulations and thank you to Elenor! After seeing first hand theresults thatElenorreceivedatourScottsdaleclinic,herMomdecided OSRwas theonlyplaceshewanted togoforherPTneeds too. Our team is so honored and thankful to be able to take care of the families in our communities! One of the ways we are able to show our gratitude for the opportunity to take care of your loved one’s physical therapy needs is throughourWinATripprogram! So,congratulationsonbeingourSummer Win A Trip Winner, Ladies... we are so excited for you!

A Very Merry Christmas to you this Holiday Season! Cheers to an abundance of love, health, and happiness in 2020. – The Williams Family

Reminder: Insurance Plans Reset on January 1st, 2020 Most insurance plans will be re-setting effective January 1st. This means... a wholenewyear forplanningyourhealth.Areyouona familyplan,orhavea large healthevent,chronic illness,ormajorsurgeryplanned in thenext fewmonths? If so, you could quickly meet your insurance deductible. An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurancecompanypays foryourmedicalservices.Onceyourdeductible ismet andyouhavea$0balance remainingonyourout-of-pocketexpense, thecostof physical therapycouldbeminimalorcompletelycoveredbyyour insuranceplan. Aswemoveforward intothenewyear,keepaneyeonyour insuranceplanandyour deductible — you just might meet it. Whether you are feeling aches and pains or wantto improveyourhealthandactivity level,physicaltherapycanchangeyour life. Makeyour resolution thisyear tomake themostofyourphysical therapy in2020.

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INGREDIENTS • 3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2” pieces • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp. chopped rosemary leaves • 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 c. toasted pecans • 1/2 c. dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS Preheatoven to400°F.Scattervegetableson a largebakingsheet.Tosswithoil,balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, shaking the pan halfway through. Before serving, toss roasted vegetables with pecans and cranberries. Ina largebowl, tossvegetables withoil,balsamicvinegar,andherbs.Season with salt and pepper.This dish is perfect for your holiday vegetable side dish.

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