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skin and draw out impurities. The enzyme is a deeper exfoliation which dissolves the dead skin. This is great for acne because it helps to dry it out. We worked with more electricity and extracted more of her pustules. Since her acne is still very active, I decided to also recommend her with some “clear it” spot treatment by Tuel for home care as well. The ‘clear it” has sulfur in it which helps suppress acne-causing bacteria to clear breakouts and minimize irritation and promotes healing.
Week 3: I saw my client and noticed her skin was improving. We discussed how her home care regimen was going, she explained that she has been keeping up with it twice a day. Since we both were happy with the results of week 2, I decided to do another enzyme for my client. I also wanted to focus on hydrating my clients skin this week. The last two weeks have been about drying out her acne. I used the Tuel moisture plus mask today, the shea butter will moisturize and brighten her skin. Today we had less acne to extract, which is a good sign that her acne is starting to calm down.
Week 4: After 3 weeks of facials and homecare my client’s skin is looking a lot better. Her acne is still active but has reduced dramatically. We started out the 4th week with a basic Tuel acne facial again using the manual exfoliation this time, electricity, and extractions. The lemon grass cleanser is really helping reduce the excess oil on her skin. Her skin also feels smoother from the enzyme. Today I decided to switch up the mask I was using on her. The mask I used today had kaolin clay in it which absorbs oil and gets deep into the pores. I ended today’s treatment with some spot treatment on the remainder of the acne.
Week 5: At week 5 my client’s skin is glowing; her acne has calmed down and her oil has reduced. The tuel acne cleansers dissolved her stubborn pore impurities and dirt hiding in her pores. Today we decided to do another enzyme treatment to really break down the keratin protein, electricity to spark the remainder of her acne blemishes and another smectite clay mask to absorb the excess oil.
Week 6: Coming to the end of the 6 weeks my client’s skin is looking a lot better than when she first came in. She is very happy and confident in her skin. My client’s skin is looking more visibly balanced and clear. My client’s acne has calmed down a lot but she is now left with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation scars. I told my client the best way to get rid of that is to do a series of six microdermabrasions. A microdermabrasion treatment is a procedure that exfoliates and removes the superficial layer of dry, dead skin cells. The epidermis. This helps with fine lines, uneven pigmentation and clogged pores. It also has several benefits such as lightening of scars, sun damage, hyperpigmentation and brightening the complexion. For my client’s last visit today we are doing our same routine with the Tuel acne line along with starting the process of the six microdermabrasions.
Overtime we have successfully progressed in reaching my clients goals. The process continues with baby steps and patience. Skincare change is not an overnight miracle. Taking the right steps by seeing a professional for recommendations towards a successful skincare routine is key.
RELIEF FROM CHRONIC NECK PAIN
BY BETH PARRY
Neck pain is one of the main diagnosis that keep me in business, right behind back pain. Neck pain can be as mild as some discomfort when turning your head - to migraines and radiating pain into your upper extremities. There are a variety of reasons that your neck may be hurting. Some reasons include trauma, nerve impingement, degenerative disc disorder, posture, and arthritis. The good news is that neck pain is common, and most neck pain can be managed with non-invasive treatment.
In my experience, poor posture is the #1 reason behind your chronic neck pain. Poor posture can wreak havoc on your spine. Our world is full of reasons that put our bodies in chronic poor posture. Cell Phones, reading, computers, cleaning, driving...I could go on and on. As time goes on, our bodies adapt to our posture by shortening and elongating muscles causing severe imbalances. Every inch your head sets forward adds 10+ pounds of force to the muscles in your neck and spine. No wonder you are fatigued and in chronic pain. Some of us are walking around with bowling balls for heads!
Pain can come in many varieties, dull, achy, sharp, radiating, stiff, burning, and tingling. Each of these types of pain can create a better picture of the reason behind your pain. Sharp and radiating pain can be caused by nerve impingement, while dull and achy can be a sign of arthritis. Regardless of your cause of pain, there are many things you can do to relieve the pain.
1. Heat and ice therapy: Many people ask which is better, heat or ice? My suggestion is to heat for less than 20 min for muscle tension; Ice for inflammation. How do you know
the difference? Muscle tension may happen gradually, at the end of the day or after sleeping. Your neck may feel stiff and immobile. This is an excellent time for heat. Inflammation happens after a hard workout or repetitive motion. Inflammation feels warm to the touch. inflammation is stimulated 24-48 hours after an injury. This is an excellent time for ice. Each person is unique; play around with both heat and ice to see which works better for you and your body and diagnosis. Just a reminder that heat stimulates inflammation, so do not leave it on for more than 20 min at a time.
2. Improve your posture: Poor posture can cause upper cross syndrome. Upper cross syndrome is prevalent in people who work on computers, drive, sit a lot, read, or spend large amounts of time with forwardrolled shoulders. Your muscles in the back of your neck become overstretched and overworked, while the muscles in your chest tighten. These tight chest muscles become chronically shortened and pull your neck and shoulders forward. Becoming aware of your day-to-day posture and making corrections can significantly improve your neck pain.
3. Exercise: Exercise can include strengthening and stretching. Specific postural exercises can improve your neck stability, decrease the tight muscles, and improve your posture. Chest stretches, bird dogs, and chin tucks are great “go-to” exercises. Finding a good physical therapist is a great place to start. They can prescribe the appropriate exercises to improve your posture and decrease the strain on your neck.
4. Massage: Massage therapy can provide increased range of motion, decrease chronic muscle tension, and significantly decreased pain. Trigger points can be caused by chronic muscle tension. Massage is a great way to relieve trigger points, bring blood flow to the muscles and rebalance your posture. Massage paired with an excellent strengthening program is a great way to rebuild your posture and decrease your overall pain.
5. Medications: Many people turn to pain relievers and cortisone injections. These can be great to decrease inflammation and chronic trigger points. Decreasing inflammation is a great way to make the day-to-day task more tolerable, but it only masks the original problem. These techniques should be used in conjunction with physical therapy and massage.
6. Complementary therapy: Chiropractic treatment and acupuncture are great ways to combat neck pain. There are many styles of treatments; it is essential to find one that feels right to you. Talk with your provider about treatment options to find the right one for you.
Wellness 360 provides evidencebased treatments to decrease your overall neck and back pain. We offer Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Group Fitness classes. We can individualize your treatments to improve your posture, rebalance and strengthen your muscles. We are the one-stop-shopping for your wellness needs. Check out our services at www. wellness360fitness.com.
