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stiff neck causes headaches

Is Your Stiff Neck Giving You Headaches?

Posted on by Ali Lubbers PT, DPT

If you’ve experienced neck pain or stiffness, have headaches, and haven’t had an injury — chances are you’ve experienced a cervicogenic headache.  Stiffness of the joints at the top of your spine can cause these types of headaches. This makes them different from tension headaches. Try the exercises in this article first. If they don’t take your pain away, you’ll need an exam and treatment from a physical therapist to loosen the joints utilizing manual therapy. We’ll help you find other areas you may need to strengthen or stabilize, and prescribe exercises tailored for you.  

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Your Smart Phone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine

Posted on by Jody Thatcher PT, MPT

Chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smart phone. In our practice, we see first hand how poor posture contributes to premature aging in the spine. It’s practically a reflex to pull out our smart phones when we’re standing in line, sitting at the airport or using public transportation. And while these devices are great tools, our bodies are beginning to retaliate—and mourn the pre-smart phone days.

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