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Posts Tagged ‘broken neck’

7 Best Exercises for Fractured Vertebrae | Broken Neck Therapy

By Sarah Stockett
exercises for fractured vertebrae

You’ve been released from your cervical collar and are ready to rebuild your neck strength. Use these exercises for fractured vertebrae.

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Tips for Wearing a Cervical Collar: 10 Things to Avoid

By Sarah Stockett
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To better prepare you for life with a neck brace, here are tips for wearing a cervical collar. Specifically, there are 10 things you should avoid.

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My Cervical Spine Fracture–How I Broke My Neck While Playing in the Backyard with Kids

By Sarah Stockett
cervical spine fracture

When I decided to teach my boys how to play baseball in our backyard, I had no idea I would end up with a cervical spine fracture.

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How to Use Meditation for Pain Management

By Sarah Stockett
meditation for pain management

After I broke my neck, I experienced pain that medication couldn’t fix. I’m so glad I tried meditation for pain management to help me feel better.

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What You Need to Know About Your Aspen Vista Collar

By Sarah Stockett
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When I was released from the hospital with my broken neck, I had no idea how to adjust my Aspen Vista collar; so I created a helpful guide.

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Cervical Collar Sleeping: 5 Things You Need to Know

By Sarah Stockett
Here are 5 tips to help you with cervical collar sleeping.

Sleeping in a cervical collar felt impossible. Then, I figured out some tricks. Here are five tips to improve your cervical collar sleeping experience.

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How to Comfortably Wear Your Broken Neck Brace

By Sarah Stockett
how to comfortably wear a broken neck brace

Life with a broken neck brace is challenging. These tips are all from my personal experience of wearing an Aspen Vista for three months after I broke my C6.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cervical Spine Muscles and Nerves

By Sarah Stockett
cervical spine muscles

Dysfunctional cervical spine muscles can cause pain in your upper body. Here’s a non-medical person’s guide to the neck’s structure, nerves, and muscles.

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The Best Way to Turn Life’s Tricks Into Treats–Right Now!

By Sarah Stockett
The best way to turn life's tricks into treats--right now!

As someone who broke her neck while teaching her kids how to play baseball, I feel qualified to write about how to turn life’s tricks into treats. 

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The End of Physical Therapy for my Broken Neck

By Sarah Stockett

I have reached the end of physical therapy for my broken neck. Here’s the update on how I’m doing and what my plan is to keep my neck mobile.

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