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PeakToShorePT_Neck Pain & Stress

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New Location: Wasaga Beach We are proud to announce our

newest location to be opening soon at the Ramblewood Medical Centre in Wasaga Beach. We are working hard to get things ready and hope to be able to open our doors in late August or early September!

IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN? PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP!

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INSIDE: Is Stress Causing Your Neck Pain? Physiotherapy Can Help! How Physiotherapy Can Help My Neck Pain

Is Stress Causing Your Neck Pain? Physiotherapy Can Help!

Stress-inducedneck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors — low, but constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress related. Causes of Stress-Related Neck Pain While stress alone can trigger neck pain, a few factors can make it worse. Office environments tend to create neck pain problems — as they confine people to chairs, bad posture and little mobility. Driving often, too, can make your chances of stress-related neck pain higher. The National Library of Medicine suggests contacting a professional if you’re experiencing neck pain. Even if it’s caused by stress, untreated neck pain might later reveal muscle spasms, arthritis, bulging discs or even narrowed spinal nerve openings.

Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress- related pain — also called a tension head-ache. During anxiety, muscles tense up. As muscle tension tightens, the back, shoulders and neck are affected. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain. Is My Neck Pain Caused by Stress? Pain worsened by keeping your head in one place — like when you’re driving, or using a computer — is neck pain. While neck pain has a slew of symptoms, its major symptoms, reported by Mayo Clinic, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headaches • Decreased ability to move the head

Staff Spotlight

Immunity Boosting Tips

Andrew Ewert - PT BSC PT, BSC BIO, CGIMS REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Andrewhasover12yearsof experience, completing his physiotherapy training at Queen’s University in 2005. Andrewenjoys treatingavarietyof conditions andpatients fromall backgrounds. After a thorough

Flu Season & COVID-19 Got You Worried? Give Yourself an Immunity Boost! These three tips can help you stay healthy and strengthen your immune system: 1. Aim for 8-9 hours of sleep each night. 2. Make a habit of 20-30 minutes of physical activity a day. 3. Maintain a nutritious diet heavy on fruits and vegetables. The essential vitamins are key to making sure your immune system is as healthy as possible.

examinationandexplanationAndrewwilldeterminethemostappropriate treatment to get you back to doingwhatever it is you love to do. He has experience working with patients from every walk of life and activity level. Andrew is excited about raising his family in an active and vibrant community and is looking forward to enjoying all that Georgianbay has to offer fromsnowboarding to surfing. Andrewwill soon be taking over as manager at our newest Wasaga Beach location.

Exercise Essential

How Physiotherapy Can Help My Neck Pain

Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physiotherapy. Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activity can cure it. Sometimes, this “activity” means “no activity.” Before you contact a professional, try reducing your neck movements. Sometimes, simply letting your neck muscles relax is enough. If you don’t see relief within two weeks, contact a professional. Physiotherapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that stretch, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where aftercare treatment is considered, custom-tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy. If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. Call our office today, and schedule an assessment. Even if your neck pain is caused by stress, it still needs attention. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more. Sources https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck- pain-caused-stress https://www.everydayhealth.com/neck-pain/neck-pain- reduce-stress.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/

SCAPULAR RETRACTION

Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. This is a good stretch to relax your shoulders Did You Know? We Also Specialize In: • Physiotherapy • Therapeutic Exercise • Acupuncture

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• Chiropractic Care • Athletic Therapy • Pilates • Massage Therapy • Strengthening & Conditioning • Concussion Therapy

• Taping & Bracing • Manual Therapy • Sports Medicine

Healthy Recipe Baked Chimichurri Chicken

BURGERS

• 4 lbs of bone in chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless thighs or breasts • 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin • 1/4 cup white (red or white wine) vinegar

• 3 – 4 large garlic cloves • 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp oregano, dried • 1 cup parsley, packed • Dash of maple syrup or raw honey

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor or high speed blender, add Chimichurri ingredients and process on Lowuntil chunky sauce forms. In a large bowl, add chicken and pierce randomlywith a small knife. Pourhalf of Chimichurri sauceon topand mix with your hands to coat the meat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight. Rub the bottom of

large baking dish with oil and lay marinated chickenbreasts or thighs ina single layer. Bake uncovered in 450 degrees F preheated oven for 25-35 minutes for chicken breasts and 40 minutes for thighs. Or until internal read thermometer registers 150 degrees F internal temperature. Servehot drizzledwithremaining Chimichurri sauce.

Fitness In The Summer

Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold shower before your workout. Studies show that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures. Get the dirt. Try to walk, run, or cycle on dirt or gravel paths, since asphalt and concrete tend to radiate heat and reflect the sun’s rays, making you feel hotter. Live near water? Take advantage of the breeze on even steamy days; if possible, start out with the wind at your back, so when you’re finishing you’ll be running into a headwind, which feels cooler. Cool down with essential oils. Dabbing a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus oil on the back of your neck and at your temples just before your workout provides a cooling effect and also opens up your nasal

passages, so you can breathe a little easier when the air is humid. Summarize your intervals. To keep your fitness level up, do your regular cardio at a slightly slower pace, but add in 30-second speed bursts every three to five minutes. You’ll maintain your conditioning and burn more calories without having to go all-out the entire time. Refuel with fruit. They’re more than 80 percent water, so fruits such as grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are a tasty way to replenish fluids and boost your energy post-workout. Keep them frozen or grind them into a smoothie for a refreshing treat! Put the cool factor back into your workout routine with these tricks this summer! Always remember to stay hydratedand listen to your body to avoid dehydration or stressing any muscles.

Did You Know? We Can Also Treat:

• Arthritis • Hip Injuries • Knee/Ankle Injures

• Muscle/Tendon Injuries • Shoulder/Elbow Injuries • Sports Injuries

• Sprains • Vertigo • And more!

Call Peak To Shore to talk with your physiotherapist today!

3. If further assessment is

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.