ProActive Sports Rehab: Relieving Neck Pain

ProActive Sports Rehab: Relieving Neck Pain

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ROBYN FRANKEN, PTA GETTING TO KNOW THE PROACTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS REHAB TEAM!

a quick return to their favorite sport to the geriatric patient wanting to improve their balance. She loves being part of the team approach used at ProActive. Q: What is one thing you’d like every patient to walk away with from their experience at ProActive Physical Therapy? I would like all patients to walk away feeling like they were truly valued as an individual, and that the staff at ProActive genuinely cared for them in their recovery process while receiving the best possible care. Q: What do you enjoy in your free time? Outside the clinic I enjoy attending my children’s different activities. Spending time with my extended family is also very important to me. I love any outdoor activity and just spending time out in God’s beautiful creation.

Robyn received her Associate of Applied Science degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College. She has enjoyed working as a licensed PTA since 1998. Robyn and her husband JJ, along with their 5 children, live in Sioux Center. Robyn enjoys working with a variety of patients from the injured athlete wanting INSIDE : • Stay A Neck Ahead Of Your Chronic Pain!

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• How Will ProActive PT Help Relieve Your Neck Pain?

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STAY A NECK AHEAD OF YOUR CHRONIC PAIN! THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY N E W S L E T T E R This review analyzes a number of studies providing evidence for manual therapy and exercise treatments for patients with different stages of non-specific neck pain. Researchers pulled information from Medline, Cochrane-Register-of-Controlled-Trials, PEDro, and Embase. According to the researchers, one of the major takeaway points listed in the conclusion is that “combining different forms of [manual therapy] with exercise is better than [manual therapy] or exercise alone.” Results from the 23 studies chosen for review demonstrated patient success across the board when pairing manual therapy with targeted exercises for neck pain. Results conclude that physical therapy is a proven successful treatment for patients suffering from neck pain, and manual therapy and exercise methods are the most effective in helping patients regain their optimum levels of function. The systematic review mentioned above verifies that manual therapy and exercise are two of the most effective treatments for relieving neck pain in patients. At ProActive Physical Therapy, those are two methods that we commonly incorporate into treatment plans for neck pain relief, and we have noticed significant success in them. • Patient Success Spotlight • Practice News

Are you living with the irritating effects of neck pain? Approximately one- third of the population will experience neck pain in any given year, which can get worse if left untreated. However, at ProActive Physical Therapy, we want to do everything we can to help you avoid that. The neck is extremely important in the overall posture of the body. Where the head and neck move, so does the rest of the body. Changes in the alignment of your neck can cause a variety of symptoms such as neck tension, headaches, migraines, and even radiating pain or numbness to the arms and hands. It is no secret that the neck is an integral area of everyday movement, and pain can prevent you from functioning properly in day-to-day life. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you regain your normal function. In fact, thousands of people are able to find relief from their neck pain every year with the help of physical therapy. How does physical therapy help with neck pain? Physical therapy has proven successful in relieving long-term symptoms in patients experiencing both acute and chronic neck pain. This evidence is further illustrated in a 2017 qualitative systematic review conducted by the National Institutes of Health, titled “The efficacy of manual therapy and exercise for treating non-specific neck pain: A systematic review.” INSIDE : • How Will ProActive PT Help Relieve Your Neck Pain? • Exercise Of The Month

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LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH 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. Stretches Neck www.simpleset.net Try this movement for neck pain relief EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

How Will ProActive PT Help Relieve Your Neck Pain?

Disclaimer: As there is a risk of injury with any activity, use caution when performing exercises. If you experience any pain or discomfort, discontinue the exercise and contact your health care provider.

PRACTICE NEWS

At your initial evaluation, one of our licensed physical therapists will analyze any limitations that may be caused by your neck pain. They will then design a treatment plan based on your individual needs. Our main focus is helping you overcome discomfort and limitations as quickly as possible, so you can get back to living your daily life without worrying about pain. Manual, or “hands-on” treatments consist of special techniques designed to reduce the stiffness in the neck and improve range of motion. Targeted exercises focus on the root of the pain, in order to strengthen, build, and improve the muscles and tissues in the neck. Treatments will focus on improving posture to aid in the recovery of the neck muscles, as well as avoiding re-injury in the future. Additional treatment services may also be included as your physical therapist deems fit, based on the nature of your condition. If you have been suffering from neck pain, don’t hesitate to contact ProActive Physical Therapy today. We’ll get to the root of your neck pain and determine the best course of treatment for your individual needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get started on the first steps toward relieving your pain.

SACK PACK PROGRAM The Sioux Center staff and families helped our local Sack Pack program by packing food. The Sack Pack program seeks to connect needs and resources to decrease childhood hunger by providing supplemental food for children to take home on the weekend. Around 250 bags are packed each week and distributed to our local schools.

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Patient Success Spotlight

National Physical Therapy Month!

“They’re knowledgeable, innovative, and fun. I highly recommend this team of professionals as they DO NOT disappoint!” “The therapists and assistants at this facility are great. They know how to get you over the hurdles you face after your injuries. They are also really good at pushing you and your progress of healing forward while putting a big effort towards doing it safely. They’re knowledgeable, innovative, and fun. I highly recommend this team of professionals as they DO NOT disappoint!” - D.F.

October Is National Physical Therapy Month!

That’s right, an entire month dedicated to educating people about the benefits of Physical Therapy—and it couldn’t come at a better time. Winter is one of the most trying times of the year for people struggling with chronic pain. Add the risk of falling due to icy conditions to the cold weather that aggravates even the mildest arthritis issue and you’ll find a huge increase of people who would benefit from pain management and support. Take the time this month to start figuring out the most important things you need to know about the benefits and perks of physical therapy. Here are a few bits of information to help kick off your focus this month: • Physical therapy is most beneficial when used before an issue becomes chronic. So many people wait until they’ve been dealing with pain for an elongated period before seeking support from a physical therapist. But there is no reason to wait! Physical therapy can have the biggest impact if used shortly after your initial injury. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to heal. • Muscle aches and joint pain tend to grow worse over time. The longer you let your pain go untreated, the more severe the pain is likely to become and the more difficult the pain will be to treat. The best thing that you can do is seek treatment as immediately following the development of your pain as possible. Physical therapy can have a huge impact on alleviating pain from muscle and joint aches, but the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. • Chronic pain, especially back pain, is incredibly common in the United States—surprisingly so. More than 100 million Americans over the age of 18 struggle with back pain. As a result, Americans spend more than $50 billion dollars on back pain relief every single year. A lot of this goes to pain medication, which masks the pain without addressing the issue—meaning the pain always comes back. About 30% of adults over 18 struggle with back pain, and that number is even higher for those who are over 65. Physical therapy is the best strategy to overcome back pain and is helpful at all ages. Your physical therapist will tailor therapy methods to your needs, helping you achieve the best results possible. Call us today!

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