Renew PT & Wellness: Neck Pain and Stress

Renew PT & Wellness: Neck Pain and Stress

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IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NAGGING NECK PAIN?

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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. (continued inside)

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I S STRESS CAUS ING YOUR NAGG ING NECK PAIN?

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low, but constant, trapezius muscle activity. If your neck pain starts at the base of your shoulders, traveling upward, it may be stress-related.

The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. Let’s take a closer look at stress-related neck pain.

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 U.S. 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.

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 Stress-induced neck pain isn’t rare. It also isn’t psychological. Many experts think stress-induced neck pain is caused by physical factors —

Contact us today to discover how we can help you put an end to your nagging neck pain!

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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP MY NECK PAIN

Neck pain, fortunately, can be alleviated with physical therapy. Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activities 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. Physical therapists 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. 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. Call our office today, and schedule an assessment.

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EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S Helps With Neck Pain www.simpleset.net CERVICAL RETRACTION Stand with your back against a wall. Position a rolled-up towel behind your neck. Tuck chin like you are nodding ‘yes.’ Draw your chin closer to the back of your throat. Repeat 3 times.

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• 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles • 2 cups cooked tri-color quinoa • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes • 1 cup frozen corn • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese

• 6 medium bell peppers • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • ¾ teaspoon chili powder

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“My 88 year old grandfather was experiencing numerous health issues, including muscle weakness and issues with balance which were limiting his mobility. He attended physical therapy sessions in the past, but did not see significant improvement. The lack of improvement was attributed to several reasons, one of which was his lack of commitment

and consistency to the program. The first day he walked into Renew, not only was the staff extremely knowledgeable... but they were engaging! They were friendly and fun and interacted with my grandfather in such a manner that he actually enjoyed going to his visits. In the past, it had been a chore getting him to attend on a regular basis... but after participating in a few sessions with Cary at Renew, he actually looked forward to his visits and wanted to attend. My grandfather had an excellent outcome because of his excellent experience. Cary is a great therapist and not only provides top notch treatment to his patients, but does so in a fun, interactive and engaging manner. My grandfather felt like he was a celebrity each time he walked in to an appointment because Cary and Tara were so engaging! I would highly recommend Renew Therapy. It is a top notch, where patients are treated in a one on one manner and the entire staff is truly invested in the care and treatment plan of the patient and the person as a whole.” - J.H.

CHEYENNE MEDL EY , PHYS I CAL THERAPY T ECHN I C I AN

Cheyenne is a Physical Therapy Technician who has been with Renew since its opening. She enjoys assisting the therapists in the clinic and interacting with patients during therapy. When she is not working at Renew, Cheyenne spends time working on building her online boutique business, Southern Rose Boutique. She also loves to kayak and spend time outdoors with her boyfriend and dog, Oakley.

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