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Are Your Shoulders Getting Weaker? 4 Basic Tests That Can Tell You A Lot...

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Are Your Shoulders Getting Weaker? 4 Basic Tests That Can Tell You A Lot...

Does your neck ache towards the end of the day? Do you often end up with nagging headaches? While you might think it’s only due to stress, it may also be a result of your daily posture. When we use our arms throughout the day, the shoulder muscles get tired. This leads us to use our neck muscles as a substitute. A sure sign of this is when you notice your shoulders rising up closer to your ears. You may also find your spine rounding forward. The sooner our shoulder muscles fatigue, and the more rounded forward we end up, the sooner we notice headaches and neck pain. Think this might be you? Here are 4 BASIC TESTS to try at the end of the day! STARTING POSITION: Sitting at your workstation, your home computer or the dinner table in your normal posture: 1. Try to raise both arms up in front and continue overhead without moving your spine. If you can’t get full shoulder motion or have pain, you probably end up slouched without realizing it. 2. Try to roll your shoulders down and back without moving your spine. If you feel this is difficult to do, your muscles are probably keeping your shoulders elevated. 3. Raise your arms up and out to the side like a “jumping jack” without moving your spine . If you have pain, you probably end up slouched without realizing it. 4 . Try to clasp your hands behind your back. Now raise your arms up behind you. If you are unable to raise them very far, you have limited shoulder, spine or chest mobility. NOW REPEATTHE TESTS WHILE sitting up straight and allow the spine to move. Compare the difference in your shoulder motions or pain. If you suffer from neck pain, headaches or shoulder pain, don’t let it linger on and cause more damage. Call us today to speak with your physical therapist, or come on in for a free consultation.

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2 Helpful Shoulder Exercises To Keep Your Shoulders Working Longer.

Lightly push forearms into the wall while sliding arms up. Make sure to keep your back flat. Raise your arms as high as you can without pain while keeping your shoulders down. Do the same when bringing them back down. This trains your body to raise the arms without substituting the neck muscles and strengthens the shoulders.

Simple shoulder and neck rolls are good starting points for getting your joints moving and muscles relaxed which can both help to reduce pain. CALL TODAY! 408-365-8400

Of course, self-testing at home is an imperfect way to determine if your headaches and neck pain are coming from poor posture or other shoulder issues. We welcome you to schedule a visit with us for a more complete evaluation. We’re offering shoulder and neck screenings to help get you on the road to better health and less pain. Give South Valley Physical Therapy a call today to talk with your therapist. We’re Here to Help Your Neck and Shoulders! They just show you where your body has limited movement, which may be causing your problems. Handling any problem sooner rather than later, leads to better results and preventing long-term damage, such as arthritis.

“I’m so thankful that my surgeon recommended South Valley Physical Therapy.”

only worked with me to resolve the range of motion issues, but their expertise in handling emotions and concerns of patients were phenomenal, they truly were interested in making sure I was was going to be “OK”. Tom Sawhill, owner of SVPT, has a great method of educating, making sure that one understands and is constantly hands on with each patient. Not only are his therapy skills and knowledge amazing, but his interaction with patients is immeasurable….. and his staff, whether front office or therapy shares his same ambition. What a blessing to have been associated with this group for almost 6 months.”

“Thanks to Tom Sawhill and his wonderful staff of therapists and front office. I am able to resume regular activity as I did prior to having a right shoulder rotator graft. I had serious doubts of resuming activities after my surgeon advised me that this was one of the most difficult cases he’s had in 37 years. My concerns were whether I could play sports, especially golf, do gardening and numerous other hobbies that I had previously enjoyed over the many years. I’m so thankful that my surgeon recommended South Valley Physical Therapy. Not only was my surgery successful, thanks to a great orthopedic surgeon, Douglas Blatz, but my rehabilitation and recovery was remarkable. All the therapists worked with me as if I were the only patient present. They not

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A New Year….A New You! Is this the year you put you FIRST? Is this the year to put your health and well-being at the top of your “to do” list for 2018? Let the experienced staff at SVPT help you achieve your goals this year. Schedule an appointment today for a full body composition analysis. This is a great tool for tracking weight loss, muscle mass gains/loss, and appropriate caloric intake levels. The initial testing is $25.00 and you may come in and retest to check your progress for only $10.00 (when you bring your initial test results in with you). For scheduling please email [email protected]

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What you can do to relieve pain and feel energized! 2 Easy Stretches

HELPS A STIFF NECK

HELPS NECK PAIN

Chin Tuck + Rotation Stand with your back against the wall. Place a rolled towel behind your neck. Gently tuck your chin like you are nodding ‘yes’. Rotate easily and smoothly from side to side.

Chin Tuck Sitting Sit with good posture. Tuck your chin and gently nod ‘yes’. Do this motion 12 times.

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Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following? • Climb stairs without pain • Bend and move freely

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

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