Understanding Stress, Neck Pain & Headaches

Understanding Stress, Neck Pain & Headaches

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

UNDERSTANDING STRESS, NECK PAIN & HEADACHES

Do you suffer from frequent neck aches, headaches and stress? Most people equate stress with high blood pressure, a heart attack or a stroke. But did you know headaches, dizziness, neck and shoulder pain often come from stress? Chronic headaches, usually accompanied by extreme fatigue are almost always a sign of stress. People literally live on Tylenol and Ibuprofen for years because they constantly have a nagging headache, induced by muscle spasms from the high amount of stress in their life. A concern with those who have frequent headaches, is a higher risk of depression and anxiety.

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The Cause Of Most Headaches

Headaches can range fromminor 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 you are under a lot of stress. Prolonged stress can result in muscle tension changes, making you feel stiff, achy and painful in the neck or shoulders. One may feel pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back and even radiating out to the upper arms. Most people who are under a great deal of stress complain about having neck and shoulder pain.

Myofascial Release Therapy Myofascial tissue injuries are deeper than typical muscle soreness, and can contribute to overall muscle soreness and tightness. Fascia are the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles. They can become tight or restricted, effecting your muscle movement and causing deep pain in a trigger point that’s difficult to localize. Our certified physical therapists treat myofascial pain withmanual pressure therapy and massage techniques aimed at the soft tissue, as well as with therapeutic exercises and stretches. Our treatment methods relax the contracted muscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation to the area and stimulate stretch reflex in the fascia and muscles to relieve pain. If you are suffering from tension headaches, or else deep muscle tissue tension and pain, call us today for a free injury screening and get your treatment started right way. While massages help to relieve some symptoms, physical therapy goes far beyond to evaluate and treat the root cause of your pain. Muscular tightness may lead to poor joint movement and weakness. Our physical therapy experts are trained in specialized hands-on treatments to quickly reduce your pain. Furthermore, enjoy the added benefits of improved motion, posture correction and preventing the problem from reoccurring. We train you in gentle exercises and self-help techniques to prevent the physical changes from prolonged stress. Regularly shedding your daily tensions through movement, physical therapy and physical activity can help you remain calm and clear in everything that you do, helping you live a happy, pain-free life. The most intense pain usually lies directly in the back and upper sides of the neck. The pain then radiates into the shoulder area. This is why most people who are stressed treat themselves to frequent neck and shoulder massages. Real Relief

Patient Results

I received good information! “Here at Worcester Physical Therapy, I received good information regarding my issue and how to prevent re-injury in the future. Friendly staff made me comfortable to talk and discuss my options.” – David P.

• Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger 4 Pain when trying to sleep 4 Pain when driving > 30 mins 4 Trouble bending and reaching Do you suffer with any of the following symptoms? Don’t let neck pain become a way of life Pinpoint the exact cause of your neck pain! 4 Frequent headaches 4 Neck aches at the end of the day 4 Pain from an old injury

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT Tara is a Physical Therapy Assistant at Worcester PT. She received an AS of Science in Physical Therapy fromMt. Wachusett Community College in 2014 and a BA from Anna Maria College in 2007. She has been a member of WPTS since 2014. Her treatment specialties include manual therapy skills including therapeutic massage and outpatient rehabilitative exercise.

Tara Godek, PTA

Wellness Tips

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Tips To Avoid Pain While At the Computer

• Sit up tall. • Sit close to your keyboard. • Use wrist rests. • Position your monitor properly. • Take small breaks during your workday and move around. • Keep your monitor at eye level.

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Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to keep you moving...

SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders.

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The above exercises are designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist

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Refer a Friend Who do you know that needs our help?

Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The

Following? • Move without pain • Bend and move freely

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Worcester Physical Therapy Services Inc. today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Pain Relief Consultation.

• Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle Call Today! 508-791-8740