Ways To Improve Your Neck Motion

Ways To Improve Your Neck Motion

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

WHAT IS THAT PAIN IN YOUR NECK?

Neck pain can be caused by many different sources and takes an expert in muscle, joints, and bones to know how your neck should be moving and why it is not. Many people with neck pain suffer from one of the following: DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE The discs are the fluid filled sacs between the bones of your neck. The normal aging process involves changes within the discs which dries them out. Repeated stresses and strains weaken the connective tissues that make up a disc. When this happens, it loses some of its ability to absorb shock and shrinks in size. This causes rubbing and changes in the joints and bones of your neck which (continued inside)

can be painful. The good news is that therapy can help free up stiff and painful neck joints as well as increase muscle strength around the neck to provide greater support, thus decreasing pain. MUSCLE STRAIN People with minor neck pain or stiffness often believe they have a muscle strain; however, unless there was a severe injury to the neck, the muscles probably haven’t beenpulledor injured. Instead, the problem may be coming from irritation or injury in other spine tissues, such as the disc or ligaments. When this happens, the neck musclesmaygo intospasmtohelpsupport and protect the sore area.

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Wondering About Your Ache or Pain? ASK YOUR QUESTION! Call with your question today and a Options Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is a ideal choice to help people suffering from a variety of neck pain problems. From chronic neck pain, to complicated post-surgery rehabilitation, we focus on increasing your natural mobility and strength. Our treatments are designed to help ease pain and to improve mobility, strength, posture, and function. We can teach you how to control your symptoms and protect your neck in the years ahead. MECHANICAL NECK PAIN Mechanical pain usually starts fromdegenerative changes in the neck joints. As the disc starts to collapse, the space between the vertebrae narrows, and the joints may become inflamed. The pain is usually chronic and is typically felt in the neck. However, it may spread from the neck into the upper back or to the outside of the shoulder in some cases. RADICULOPATHY Pressure or irritation on or around the nerves of the neck can affect the nerves’ electrical signals. The pressure or irritation can be felt as numbness on the skin, weakness in the muscles, or pain along the path of the nerve. Weakness in the spinemuscles can cause abnormal pressure on the nerves and increased chance of radiculopathy.

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Let Us Help You Get Back On Track

We hope everyone enjoyed their summer. Now that vacation is over, it is time to resume your goals of improving your health and wellness. We have many treatments in the realm of pain and dysfunction. The goal of physical therapy is to increase the rate of recovery so you can get better faster when you are in pain. We can help you meet your goals. Remember, your greatest wealth is your health!

Do You Have Neck Pain?

Move Freely • Be Stronger • Alleviate Pain Naturally Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free COMPLIMENTARY NECK PAIN CHECK-UP a Do you have swelling or stiffness in your neck? a Do you have a hard time getting up from bed? a Do you you find it difficult to work at your desk in proper posture? If you have answered “Yes” to any of the questions above and are looking for help to relieve your problem then CALL TODAY!

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Stay Strong, Stay Active Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

Neck Pain

CHIN TUCK SUPINE While lying down on your back with a small rolled up towel in the small curve of your neck, slowly draw chin towards your chest. The back of your neck will rise and the base of your neck should stay in contact with the towel.

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Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? Who do you know that needs our help? • Move without pain • Bend and move freely THANKS FOR REFERRING: The best compliment we can receive is the referral of your friends and family! We would like to thank Susan D, Wadrayna D, Nancy B, Maritza B, Christopher S, Nancy E, Ramona M, Anthony R, and Joseph Pontoriero, Esq. for allowing us to help others achieve a healthier life.

• Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

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

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