Sports & Ortho Therapy. Relieving Neck Pain

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There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. If your pain is developing gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injury that comes to mind, then it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physical therapy can help alleviate the pain from degenerative disc disease by helping restorebloodcirculationand improverangeofmotion intheneck.This therapy isapproached inacarefulanddeliberatewaysoastonotcause further pain in the neck region.

Neckpaincanbecomeverydebilitating.Whenyouexperiencean injury thatleavesyourneck inseverepain,thethoughtofnotbeingabletofreely turn your head is stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, andsincetheneck issosensitiveto injury, it is importanttobeascareful as possible in finding treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredibletorealizehowcommonneckpain is—especiallyamong Americanadults!Morethantwo-thirdsofU.S.adultswilldevelopneck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, and it is even possible for chronic headaches like migraines to develop as a result of regular neck pain.

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pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanical neck pain can spread, causing the pain to become more severe and covering a wider range of the neck. Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the neck, causing you to feel more pain throughout the day. Physical therapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, often offering immediate relief from pain and discomfort. These are just some of the frequent causes of neck pain. It is important that you never assume that your neck pain is being caused by one or another of these issues, and that you instead always work with a licensed and experienced physical therapist to determine the precise cause of your pain and discomfort. Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues? There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress!

Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury, such as due to athleticism or even as a result of a car accident or a slip and fall accident. When this happens, your pain could be a result of a muscle strain or sprain. When this is the case, then using traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physical therapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate the pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain. In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to become narrow, often causing bones to strike one another, resulting in

If you’re suffering from neck pain, call 301.989.9040 totalkwithyourphysicaltherapist today and schedule your appointment!

H E A L T H Y K E T O R E C I P E PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE DOUGHNUTS

Ingredients • 3 cup almond flour, sifted • 3 tbsp of cinnamon • 3 tsp of ground ginger • ½ tsp of ground nutmeg • ¼ tsp of ground clove • 3 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp of sea salt

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened) Keto Maple Icing • 1 cup confectioners sugar substitute • 1 tsp cinnamon powder • 8 tbsp heavy whipping cream • 2 tbsp of sugar-free syrup

• 1 cup unsalted butter • 8 ounces of full-fat cream cheese • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar substitute • ½ cup choice of brown sugar substitute • 2 tsp of vanilla extract • 6 large eggs

Instructions. Preheattheovento350°Fandgreasedonutmolds.Sifttogether almondflour,cinnamonpowder,groundginger,groundnutmeg,groundclove, bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside.Beattogetherthesoftenedbutter,cream cheese, both sugar substitutes, and vanilla extract until light and creamy. Mix in the pumpkin puree. Add eggs one at a time alternating with the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Using a pastry bag, pipe thecakebatterevenly into theprepareddonutpan(s).Bakeabout15-20min

oruntilan inserted toothpickcomesoutclean.Allowdonuts tocool inmolds for 10 min. To make icing, mix the powdered sugar substitute and cinnamon powder inasmallbowl.Whisk in the8 tbspofheavywhippingcreammaking sure to fully incorporate the mixture. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of sugar-free maple syrup and mix well. If icing is too thick, add another tbsp of heavy whipping cream until softened.

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An outstanding experience in every way! “My physical therapy with Mr. Robert Grossman at Sports and Orthopaedic Therapy Services has been excellent. Working with Bob has been an outstanding experience in every way with his thorough knowledge, excellent motivational and communication skills, and complete command of a wide range of rehabilitation modalities. I recently referred my 16 year-old granddaughter, a two- sport athlete, for shoulder rehab. I am fully confident in Bob’s expertise and that of his entire professional team. They are the best and I would recommend them without reservation.” - Thomas J.P.

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An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything! If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Loss of balance or strength? Are you unable to do your normal everyday activities? Let

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Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment. WE ’ RE HERE TO HE LP YOU WI TH : • Low Back & Neck Pain • Hip, Knee, & Leg Pain • Hand, Arm, & Shoulder Pain

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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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Many patients benefit from this exercise, and we hope it helps you, too! However, if it is not met with a good outcome rapidly, please do not continue to perform the exercise. Togetan individualizedexerciseprogram foryourspecificproblem, it isbest toseeaSP.OR.T.S.physical therapist to perform an evaluation at which time a more focused approach will really make a difference.