OUCH-Neck Pain!
Well, What Is It?
What’s going on here and what’s happening to your neck? Well to put it simply… it’s a pinched nerve. You may have heard the term before, it is a very common condition that Chiropractors treat often and happens to be one of the easily, treatable conditions.
In essence, the joint, where two bones come together get misaligned and become “stuck”, pressing on the nerve in that area. The joints need to be released and realigned so it does not put pressure on the nerve. Without the re-alignment, the joints will continue to be stuck even though you may feel temporary relief, subjectively, your pain level decreases or diminishes, but the problem is not fixed.This is where a Chiropractor comes in to play. A Chiropractic adjustment frees the joint and aligns the spine which lessens the pressure on the nerve.The next time you wake with an achy neck that doesn’t allow for much movement, call to schedule an appointment and stop the maddening cycle.
Recipe for Healthy Eating
Makes 6 servings
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped unsalted nuts, such as peanuts or pecans
6 small apples, such as Eve or Paula Red
1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and coat with cooking spray. Coat a tablespoon measure with cooking spray.
2. Combine brown sugar, agave, butter and salt in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat; as soon as the syrup starts to lightly bubble around the edges, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
3. Working quickly, spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel over each apple. Repeat, spooning another tablespoon of caramel over each apple, turning as you pour.
4. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Insert popsicle/craft sticks into the tops. Press any stray strands of caramel back onto the apples. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
