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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. The more pressure they cause, the more discomfort you get. 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 Wise Physical Therapy, are: • Muscle tightness and spasms • Headache • Decreased ability to move the head INSIDE : • How Physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain • Refer A Friend

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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.

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How Physical Therapy Can Help Neck Pain

Neckpain, fortunately,canbealleviatedwithphysical therapy.Becauseneck 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 therapistscan targetyourpain’ssourcebyexaminingyoursymptoms.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 our office 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 mobility once more.

Sources: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/ https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-neck-pain-improves-with-self-care-time/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581

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Amazingly satisfying, great for packed lunches or quick breakfasts, these carrot muffins pack a flavor punch in every bite. Best of all, they contribute to the anti-inflammatory side of the health equation. Sunshine Carrot Muffins Recipe

INGREDIENTS • 2½ cups almond flour

• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut • 1 cup raisins (or unsweetened dried cranberries) • 3 large eggs • 2 Tbs raw honey (optional) • ½ cup coconut or avocado oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp orange zest (optional spice)

• 1 Tbs cinnamon • 2 tsp baking soda • ½ tsp salt • 2 cups grated carrots • 1 large apple, peeled, cored & grated

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease 12 standard-sized muffin tins (or line with paper). Combine almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Separately, beat together the eggs, honey,oil,vanillaextractandorangezest.Add theeggmixture to thealmondflourmixtureandmix well.Fold in thegratedcarrots,gratedapple,andshreddedcoconut.Thismixturewillbevery thick. In fact, if you allow the batter to sit 30-60 minutes after mixing in the shredded ingredients, it will turn out even moister. Spoon the batter into prepared the muffin pan. You can fill the tins almost completely.Bake in theupper rackofyouroven40-45minutesoruntila toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan for 8-10 minutes and then remove to finish cooling. Findmorehealthyrecipemakeoversatwww.OurNutritionKitchen.comContributedbyMarieCecchiniSternquist, MS CHHC who uses Functional Nutrition and Nutrition ResponseTesting to address inflammatory processes that prevent true healing.

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Do You Have Friends Or Family That Can’t:

� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely

� Sit for long periods � Walk for long distances � Live active and healthy

“Thanks for your help!” “My goal was to achieve 100% mobility/range of motion following shoulder surgery. That goal was reached thanks to the staff. PT sessions were professional and effective. Thanks for your help in recovering from surgery and regaining full use of my shoulder!” -J.B.

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SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Relaxes Shoulders www.simpleset.net Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.

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