Restore PT: Neck Pain and Stress

Restore PT: Neck Pain and Stress

HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN? LOOK FORWARD TO A HAPPY & PAIN FREE LIFE!

Does your neck hurt? You might be suffering from stress- related pain — also called a tension headache. 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. (continued inside)

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• Is Stress Causing Your Neck Pain? • Focus On Neck Pain To Relieve Headaches

• Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight

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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body LOOK FORWARD TO A HAPPY & PAIN FREE LIFE! IS STRESS CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN?

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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 · Headache · 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 — 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 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. 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 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. Physical therapists can target your pain’s source by examining your symptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that stress, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care 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 Restore Physical Therapy 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 a full range of motion once more.

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/PMHT0027055/

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Focus On Neck Pain To Relieve Headaches

The neck can be a hidden and debilitating source of headaches. Very often neck pain and headaches go hand-in-hand, leading to a miserable time coping with everyday activities. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics neck pain and headaches are the second most common form of pain experienced by Americans, with 59% reporting it affected their enjoyment of life. Some headaches are often grouped under the term “cervicogenic headache” meaning that the primary source is from the neck. There are well mapped out patterns of headaches that come from the different parts of the neck, shoulder and upper back areas. The discs betweenyourbones (vertebrae)and joints in theupperneckoftencontribute to headaches. Even headaches located in the forehead or behind the eyes are often referred pains stemming from problem areas in the neck and base of the skull. The joints connecting the top three vertebral levels of the neck handle almost 50% of the total motion of the entire neck.This means they absorb a lot of repetitive strain. These joints bear the main load of the weight of the head (about that of a bowling ball). With fatigue, poor posture, injuries, disc problems, arthritis, muscular stress and even prior surgeries, the wear and tear on this critical region of your body can prove too much, resulting in pain. It is also possible that you may develop a narrowing of the spinal canal itself. Since the spinal cord runs through the spine, a narrowing of the canal or where the nerves exit, can lead to a condition called spinal stenosis. There is much that can be done to treat neck pain and headaches. Our expert physical therapists have years of experience helping people with neck pain and headaches. By finding the root cause of your neck pain and headaches we can relieve your pain quickly, reduce the need for medication and get you back to the activities you enjoy.

Discover how our team of specialists at Restore Physical Therapy can eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!

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RelieveNeck Pain InMinutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

Red Snapper Arugula Salad

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp grated lemon • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp minced garlic • 3/4 tsp kosher salt • 6 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 5 ounces baby arugula • 1/4 cup sliced red onion • 2 ounces Romano cheese • 6 lemon wedges

Stretches Neck

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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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Patient Success Spotlight

ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS Get Easy Relief For Your Pain With A Simple Click...

Do you or someone you know have back or neck pain? As a current or past patient you have access to this valuable information, at your fingertips. Start feeling better today in the privacy of your home. Go to www.spinebook. net/restore-rehab for your free download. This is the easiest way to get this information to our patients. Download and share with friends and family today!

“I had a lot of pain in my armwhich prevented many activities and disrupted my sleep. After the treatments and home exercises, I had gained most of my strength back and can do all activities with minimal pain. My sleep is not disrupted and I am confident with my long-term recovery. Alex and Troy have been very helpful, personable, knowledgeable, and did not use a “cookie-cutter” approach to treat. Thank you for TRULY caring.” - Pete “My sleep is not disrupted and I am confident with my long-term recovery.”

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Back Pain/Sciatica Workshop COMING SOON! Attention Pain Sufferers! Wednesday, August 29th @ 7:00pm Are you losing sleep due to discomfort? Do you have pain with sitting or working at a computer? Have you missed work because of your back or leg pain? If so, this workshop is for you! (856) 396-8131 Register Today!

Discover How To Live Pain Free

At RESTORE Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.

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2. DISCOVER WHY YOUR PAIN HAS COME BACK

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JOIN US ALL DAY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH FOR FREE SCREEN DAY! AWHOLE DAY OF FREE SCREENINGS!

Who’s Eligible? We want our valued patients to enjoy life as pain free as possible. We are having ONE DAY of completely Free Exams for: • All past patients who have not been seen in PT in the last 2 months • All present patients who have another problem currently not being treated The FREE SCREENS includes an exclusive 30-minute one- on-one appointment with one of our world-class physical therapists. We are celebrating a summer of helping patients feel better and getting back to activities they love! We are providing One Whole Day of FREE SCREENS!

These consults are ideal for people suffering with pain from: At this event, we will talk with you about the history of your condition. We will take measurements to test how well you are moving, test your strength and balance and evaluate and determine the CAUSE of your pain. Bottom line, we will determine what you need to feel better and enjoy life.

• Lower Back Pain • Arthritis • Sciatica

• Balance issues including fear of falling • Vertigo and Dizziness • Shoulder Pain • Knee Pain • Problems Walking

• Neck Pain • Headaches

• All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients

If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping or driving then you should schedule your exam now.

If you are a past or present patient then call ( 856) 396-8131 to schedule your Free Exam Today!

Call us at (856) 396-8131 to schedule your FREE SCREENING! If you are a past or present patient, or referring a friend, family member, or a stubborn spouse... Give them this insert and tell them to call us to schedule their free exam.

FOR OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS GO DIRECTLY TO OUR EVENTS PAGE! You can easily register for our workshops online! Simply open the camera on your smart phone and scan this QR code to take you directly to our events page.

BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP 8/29/18

SHOULDER PAIN & ROTATOR CUFF WORKSHOP 9/20/18

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SPORTS & HYDRATION FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

Warm humid weather and intense high school sports practices lead to a lot of sweating and risk of heat exhaustion or more serious heat stroke. While hydration may not be at the top of the list for a successful athletic performance, it should be. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, appropriate hydration before, during, and after physical activity is an important ingredient to a healthy and successful sports team. Tips to Prevent Dehydration It’s of key importance to hydrate well, both for safety and performance. Here are some tips to educate athletes and the coaching staff, as well as parents to safeguard against heat illnesses: • Athletes cannot simply rely on thirst to maintain hydration. Instead, a schedule for hydration before, during, and after practice or games may be more helpful. • Weighing the athlete before and after the practices, since proper hydration will show no- or minimal- weight change from practice. • An example hydration schedule for a high school athlete could be: drinking 16 ounces of fluid two hours before physical activity, drinking another 8-16 ounces 15 minutes before physical activity, and during physical

activity, drinking 4-8 ounces every 20 minutes. After physical activity, drinking 16-24 ounces of fluid for every pound lost during physical activity. • Athletes will continue to lose fluid after practice as they continue to cool their core body temperature and urinate. Using urine color as a measure for hydration status can be really helpful. Bold yellow urine to dark yellow or apple juice colored urine signifies dehydration. Athletes should aim to start every practice fully hydrated.

http://caloriecontrol.org/fall-sports-and-hydration-for-young-athletes/

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