What To Do When Your Neck Is Hurting

According to the APTA if your neck hurts and there is no major trauma involved, rest is the first order of business.

But don't stuff too many pillows under your neck- that will only make things worse. The goal is to keep your spine and neck in a neutral position. Make sure that the "gap" between the back of your neck and the bed is filled in by a pillow (or foam support) that keeps your neck in a neutral position.

You can also apply ice or heat. Many physical therapists prefer ice because of its effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation. To use ice, fill a plastic bag with crushed ice, place a towel over the affected area, then apply the ice filled bag to the area on the neck that hurts. Heat also provides relief to some people, but should be used with caution because it can sometimes make an inflamed area worse.

Apply heat or ice for 12-20 minutes at a time, and give yourself a 40 minute rest between applications. if you use both heat and ice, make sure to alternate between the two.

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-Taken from "What You Need To Know About Neck Pain from the American Physical Therapy Association.

Massage Pricing

Who doesn't love a massage? At the Hamburg facility of Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists, a variety of massages are offered and excellent prices. Membership reduces these prices even more!


Check out The Wellness Center today for more information!

All massages and treatments are available by appointment, please call 810-231-6904.

Hot Stone, our hand selected mixture of heated stones will saturate muscles and dissolve tightness:
$65/60 minutes, $85/90 minutes.

Mothers-to-be, pre-natal massage eases the stress on your body during pregnancy:
$65/60 minutes, $85/90 minutes.

Sports Massage, refresh and replenish your body to elevate your personal performance.
$20/20 minutes, $30/30 minutes, $60/60 minutes.

Swedish Massage
Designed to pamper you and help you feel refreshed and relaxed.
$30/30 minutes, $55/60 minutes, $75/90 minutes.

Therapeutic Massage, a variety of techniques and pressure designed to relieve muscular tension:
$30/30 minutes, $60/60 minutes, $80/90 minutes.

Reflexology (focusing on hands and feet), total body relief begins with your hands and feet. Feel your tensions fade away through this focused treatment.
$30/30 minutes of hands -or- feet, $60/60 minutes of hands -and- feet.

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Wellness Center Class Schedule, Spring '10

Here is our Wellness Center Class schedule for Spring '10.

Please call us at 810-231-6904 for details about the classes.

Mondays:

9:00 AM Kettlebell w/Barb

6:00 PM Kettlebell Training w/Fred

6:00 PM Yoga w/Terry

Tuesday:

6:15 AM Butt and Abs w/Barb

9:30 AM Power Yoga w/Ani

10:45 AM Gentle Yoga w/Ani

6:00 PM Ball and Bands w/ Lori

Wednesday:

9:30 AM Pilates w/ Terry

6:00 PM Kettlebell Training w/Fred

6:00 PM Totally Toned w/Lori

Thursday:

6:15 AM Upper-body blast w/ Barb

9:30 AM Totally Toned w/Lori

10:45 AM Senior Stretch & Tone w/Lori

5:30 PM All About Abs w/ Scot

5:45 PM Spinning w/ Scot

6:00 PM Yoga w/ Terry

Friday:

9:30 AM Power Yoga w/Ani

10:45 AM Gentle Toga w/ Terry

Saturday

8:00 AM Boot Camp w/Barb

9:00 AM Begin to Spin w/Barb

9:00 AM Pilates w/ Terry

9:00 AM Kettlebell Training w/Fred

Hours:

Monday – Friday 6am to 10pm

Saturday – 7 am to 6 pm

Sunday – 12pm to 6 pm

Tips for a foot or ankle injury: RICE

     Injured your foot? An easy acronym to remember when you have a foot or ankle injury according to the American Physical Therapy Association : "RICE".  Remember, this is not a replacement for professional care, it is simply a way reduce the risk of further injury until you see your physical therapist.

1. Rest: stay off of your feet if you can, and take it easy!
2. Ice: fill a plastic bag with ice or wrap ice in a towel. Gently place the ice over the affected area in a 20-minute-on, 40-minute-off cycle.
3. Compression: lightly wrap the injured area with a compression bandage.  Make sure the bandage isn't too tight.
4. Elevation: to reduce swelling and pain, sit in a position that elevates your foot higher than your waist.

Don't have a physical therapist?  Try us at Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists. Visit www.mrspt.com today!

3 vs. 3 Hoops Tournament to Support Athletic Training Awareness

We provide a high level of excellence in communication and professional continuum of care from MRS Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and Performance Training Specialists. From initial injury care, return to sport training, and off-season strength and conditioning, it is our privilege and honor to serve our athletes, coaches, parents, and physicians with our state of the art facilities and advanced training with a professional staff.

Where: Fowlerville High School
When:  March 27, 2010

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Stay healthy!

-Rodney and Amy