Do you regularly struggle with back or neck pain? If you’re looking to get relief at home, you may want to check out a Chirp Wheel, designed to help release muscle tension and realign your back. It costs more than some other foam rollers on the market, but it has a wider design that the company says releases more tension and provides deeper pressure. And right now you can get one for less. Like many other retailers, Chirp already has a lot of discounts for Memorial Day, and CNET readers can take an additional 10% off their order when they use our exclusive promo code CNET10 at checkout now through June 2.
These foam roller wheels are meant to help stretch and realign your spine, which can bring relief for neck and back pain. Chirp was featured on Shark Tank and has a number of different size wheels to choose from, depending on which areas you want to target. The larger, 12-inch wheel focuses on stretching, while smaller wheels are better for working knots out of specific areas. There are even bundles available, if you want to get several sizes in your own set.
The popular 10-inch wheel is $45 right now with the 10% savings applied. Or you can snag the Wheel Pro. It’s $90 right now with the added savings, meaning you’ll save $60 off its usual price. However, if you want total relief, you may want to grab Chirp’s Ultimate Back and Neck bundle. It includes the 12-, 10-, 6- and 4-inch wheels to target different areas of the body, and it also includes a posture corrector and a case. It’s already marked down right now — and with the promo code, the price drops to $117, saving you $69 off the usual price.
Wedding season is in full swing and Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams star Matthew Stafford, offered fans a cautionary tale in the latest episode of her podcast on Tuesday.
Kelly Stafford said guests at her wedding in 2015 were treated to Nike shoes in order to help their feet amid a night of partying. But there was an issue when it came to one of Matthew Stafford’s former Detroit Lions teammates – Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson.
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Super Bowl champion quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams and his wife and Kelly pose on the red carpet before the start of NASCAR Cup Series Wise Power 400 at the Auto Club Speedway on Feb. 27, 2022, in Fontana, California.(Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
“We had a Nike bar cause Matthew was sponsored by Nike at this point, and we made sure we got everyone’s shoe sizes when they sent in their RSVPs so we had shoes for everyone. Just to give your feet a second after you’ve been on them all night,” Kelly Stafford said on “The Morning After” podcast.
She continued: “We missed one pair of shoes in the Nike bar, and that one pair was [former Lions wide receiver] Calvin Johnson’s. We didn’t have his shoes.”
Kelly Stafford also talked about another nightmare scenario but thankfully her husband knows how to run a 2-minute offense.
JON GRUDEN HELPING DEREK CARR GET SETTLED IN SAINTS OFFENSE: REPORT
Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback Matthew Stafford kisses wife Kelly after winning Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 13, 2022.(Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)
“I’ll never forget because my mom came into my room day of our wedding, she was like, ‘Hey, hon,’ and I was like, ‘What’s wrong?’ and she’s like, ‘Nothing’s wrong, you don’t by any chance have Matthew’s shoes in your bag, do you?’ And I was like, ‘No,’ and she was like, ‘OK, all right.’” she said.
“If you know Atlanta, traffic is awful, we were already downtown and we did not live close to downtown, so they had to drive all the way back to get Matthew’s f—ing shoes that he forgot and try to get back for the wedding in time, which they did, but that was the biggest, I think hiccup, was Matthew.”
The two just celebrated their eight-year wedding anniversary last month. They have four daughters together.
Matthew Stafford helped the Rams to a Super Bowl during the 2021 season. It was the second straight season he played each game on the schedule. But in 2022, he was bit by the injury bug. He played in nine games and had 2,087 passing yards and 10 touchdown passes.
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with his wife Kelly during Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.(Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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He is likely to be under center for the Rams again in 2023.
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
In the digital age smartphones are an essential part of our lives. They offer convenience and connectivity right at our fingertips. Text neck syndrome is a result of the constant use of mobile devices. It refers to musculoskeletal discomfort and pain that can be caused by prolonged use. This article will examine the causes, symptoms and preventive measures of text neck syndrome.
Causes:
The main cause of text neck syndrome is poor posture when using mobile devices. When using our smartphones, our necks are bent forward and our heads are lowered to view the screen. This posture puts excessive strain on the upper back and neck muscles, causing pain and discomfort. Spending long hours on mobile activities such as texting, browsing or gaming can exacerbate the problem.
Symptoms:
The most common symptom is neck pain. This can be mild or severe. The symptoms of text neck syndrome include a stiff neck and sore shoulders. In some cases the pain can radiate down to the arms, causing numbness and tingling. Text neck posture can cause headaches, reduced flexibility, and muscle imbalances.
Preventive measures:
Maintain Proper Posture – Be aware of your posture when using mobile devices. Hold your phone at an eye-level, so that your neck remains in a neutral position. Avoid hunching your neck or bending it forward for long periods.
Take frequent breaks: Consciously take frequent breaks from your phone. Set aside time to stretch your neck muscles and back muscles to allow them to relax and recuperate from prolonged strain.
Exercise and Strengthen: Regularly engage in exercises that strengthen the muscles of the neck and upper back. This can help relieve tension and maintain good posture.
Make sure you make ergonomic adjustments to both your mobile device and workspace. Use ergonomic accessories or supportive pillows to provide neck and back support when using your phone.
Mindful Device Usage: Limit screen time and be aware of your smartphone use. Set boundaries and designate “phone-free zones” to reduce the amount of time spent texting.
Ergonomic Workstation – If you use a laptop or computer frequently, make sure your workstation is ergonomically configured. Adjust your chair, keyboard, and monitor to maintain a good posture and reduce strain on your neck and back.
Neck Exercises: Include neck exercises in your daily routine to increase flexibility and strengthen supporting muscles. Simple stretches and range of motion exercises can relieve tension and reduce risk of text neck syndrome.
Conclusion:
As our reliance on mobile devices continues to increase, it is important to be aware of any potential health risks. Text neck syndrome is characterized by neck discomfort and pain. It is caused by poor posture when using mobile devices. We can reduce the risk of text-neck syndrome by adopting preventive measures, such as maintaining a proper posture, taking regular breaks, and engaging with exercises. To avoid the negative effects of excessive smartphone use, it’s important to strike a healthy balance between our digital life and our physical health.
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ST. PETERSBURG — Wander Franco does so many good things for the Rays, helping them win with his bat, glove, arm and legs — a truly dynamic, multitalented player.
But the 22-year-old budding superstar shortstop also does some things that could leave team officials scratching their heads or with a throbbing headache.
Nothing major, but enough to draw attention given the scrutiny that comes with being the face of the big-league franchise.
There was the look-at-me move of flipping the ball to himself before throwing to first base on what would have been a routine groundout May 3 against Pittsburgh, creating a debate over whether it was showboating or showing off immense talent that threatened to break the Internet.
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There were several at-bats where Franco hit an infield grounder and didn’t run hard to first. That could be viewed, or defended, as preventive maintenance given his previous leg-muscle issues. But on a sure hit, Franco busts out of the box, seeking to stretch it for an extra base. And he has been one of the team’s most aggressive base-stealers, swiping 18 (through Friday) while being caught a majors-most five times.
There also have been occasional heated words with teammates — most recently Tuesday in the dugout with Randy Arozarena — which happens at times in competitive moments.
That incident came shortly after Franco tried unsuccessfully to make the play on a grounder that third baseman Isaac Paredes had a better angle on, allowing Toronto to score a run. It wasn’t the first time there has been chatter about Franco over-reaching or ball-hogging to make a play.
Conversation, and any consternation, over these issues is at least in part a product of Franco’s standing in the game and something of a tradeoff.
Blessed with immense physical tools and baseball instincts, hyped and touted since he was a teenager, promoted at a young age to the majors, cemented in a prominent role on a winning team and rewarded with a contract that guarantees him $182 million by his early 30s, Franco is going to be held to a high standard and watched closely, from inside and outside the organization.
As much time as players spend together, petty jealousies — over things like perceived special treatment, a prime locker location or, in Franco’s case, an adjacent rack to hold several dozen pairs of cleats — can be common. Among more experienced players, they can provide something of a base for clubhouse teasing and humor.
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But for someone at an age where they still may be developing socially (especially in group dynamics), learning to control their emotions (especially in handling criticism) and maturing, that can create additional pressure.
The Rays seem to be understanding, viewing Franco as a good person still growing up and protecting him when they can. Notably, none of his perceived transgressions have drawn any public criticism from bosses or teammates.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) and Jose Siri celebrate after Friday’s 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tropicana Field. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
“He’s a very talented, highly competitive, extremely motivated person who has ascended so fast it’s easy to forget he’s just 22,” Rays baseball operations president Erik Neander said.
“As we enjoy his impact, there remains a responsibility for our organization to continue to help him mature and develop the tools he needs to best manage the stresses attributable to the game, as we commit to do with all players.”
Franco isn’t the only Ray whose actions draw attention. Jose Siri showboats on a lot of catches and takes time to enjoy his home runs. Randy Arozarena’s arms-crossed gesture, especially when he stops to do it while rounding third after a homer, seems to rile opponents. Pete Fairbanks tends to be rather animated, and occasionally vocal, on the mound.
Plus, it should be pointed out, despite whatever distractions there may be, the Rays head into the Memorial Day weekend with the best record in the majors.
But Franco is the biggest deal, so he is going to get the most attention. The Rays are hoping he keeps working to make that for the good he does on the field.
Rays rumblings
As the Rays decide between Chris Adams-Wall, Gregg Caserta and Steven Cusumano for the radio pre-/postgame job, they also are conducting auditions and interviews for a new Tropicana Field PA announcer, after parting ways recently with Greg Kalil, who was in his 13th season. … Always expanding on his El Rayo nickname, Siri showed up in the clubhouse last week wearing a blue Lightning jersey with a white bolt on the front. … Among free-agent-to-be starters who could be available as the trade deadline nears — ex-Ray Blake Snell, who is 1-6 with a 5.40 ERA with San Diego. … Shortstop Carson Williams is ranked 12th in Kiley McDaniels’ updated top 50 prospects list for espn.com, with pitcher Taj Bradley 20th, infielder Junior Caminero 21st, first baseman Kyle Manzardo 46th. … There was a familiar-looking ringer in last week’s teacher/staff vs. fifth graders kickball game at St. Pete’s Shore Acres Elementary — former Rays pitcher/current TV analyst Doug Waechter, who claimed to go 3-for-4 with six RBIs in helping wife Kristen’s team to a 34-32 win. … The upcoming trip to Boston will provide some memories for third-base coach Brady Williams, who was last on the field at Fenway Park as a 16-year-old bat boy during the 1997 season when his dad, Jimy, took over as the Red Sox manager. … Starter Drew Rasmussen’s original prognosis of eight weeks with no throwing due to a May 11 flexor muscle strain was confirmed in a visit to specialist Dr. Keith Meister, who also administered an injection of Vitti-Pure (which utilizes umbilical cord tissue as an alternative to PRP) to accelerate healing. … Even though he is running the big-bucks Dodgers with a $223 million payroll that is triple the Rays’, Andrew Friedman is still using the same line — and line of thinking — as when he led Tampa Bay’s baseball operations department about the need to keep one eye on the present and one on the future. “That’s how you know it’s genuine,” he said. … Ray Negron, a St. Petersburg resident who works as a community adviser for the Yankees, recently received a Global Humanitarian Leadership Award from the Federation of World Peace and Love.
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You should always keep your eye on the prize when working out. It’s important to avoid doing anything that could hurt, strain or injure your muscles while trying to reach your goal. We spoke to Robbie Mann PT, DPT OCS, CMTPT and Mideast Regional director for FYZICAL Company Clinics who shared the worst neck exercises that you should know.
It is important to be able move your neck properly for many daily tasks. In today’s world, many of us are forced to spend the majority of our workday hunched up over a computer or laptop. In our free time we often scroll through social networks, play games on phones, or read books on tablets while maintaining bad posture. Get up and move to change this bad habit. Mann says that “proper alignment of our spine and neck is not always a priority.” Even worse, the improper alignment can remain with us even when we are doing physical activities like working out, swimming, or golfing.
If you have neck pain, it is important to identify the movement that causes your pain and stop it immediately. “Some rehabilitation techniques might contradict this statement. Please speak to your physical therapy who can help you to learn which movements are right for you,” Mann says.
Below you’ll discover some of the worst neck exercises that can cause pain and discomfort, as well as safer alternatives. Continue reading to find out more and then check out 7 Fitness Habits that are Destroying Your Body before 60.
1. Neck Circles
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You might be surprised to find out that neck circles could pose a risk to your thoracic spinal cord. Mann says that these circular movements are meant to stretch your neck muscles. However, there is a safer alternative. He says neck stretches are the best way to loosen tight neck muscles. “Start by seated upright and looking straight forward. Apply pressure with your hand on your left shoulder, and slowly tilt your neck to the right. Hold for five seconds and repeat the exercise on the other side. “6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
2. Swimming Laps
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You may not be aware that you are breathing on one side more than the other when you go to the pool. This can cause serious neck problems. Mann explains that this can be problematic over time because you are building muscle on one neck side and shortening muscles on the opposite. “Try to alternate your breathing sides to build muscle on both sides of the neck. Start by sitting up straight, with your shoulder down and looking straight ahead. Slowly turn your neck toward your right shoulder for as long as you are comfortable holding it. Then return to your starting position. Repeat the same motion on the other side. This is one complete rotation. Mann tells you to aim for a total of three rotations.
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3. Heavy Lifting
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If you feel your neck aching, you should reduce the amount of weight you lift. This is true especially for exercises where you have to lift the weights above your head. This can cause neck strain.
Mann suggests asking a friend to help you and rearranging heavy objects on lower shelves or eye level. It’s important not to overstretch a sore muscle. Try a heating pad instead and gently massage the sore spot.”
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Some people experience a runner’s high after a run, a feeling of euphoria and relaxation that lasts for a short time. Running can cause headaches for some people.
Researchers first described exercise or exertion-related headaches in 1968. They can occur during or following a period of intense physical activity, such as running, heavy lifting, sneezing or sex.
Exertion headaches can vary in severity from person to person. However, they are usually characterized by a pulsating sensation on both sides of your head. This is similar to what some people describe as a migraine.
They can last from a few seconds to a couple days. Some people experience multiple headache episodes.
There are still few scientific studies on exertion headaches, despite the fact that they affect between 1 and 26% of adults (and as much as 30% of adolescents).
It could be that they aren’t painful enough to stop people from exercising, or they stop when people stop exercising. Or, because the symptoms are similar to those of other headaches, such as migraine, people are treated instead for them.
They could be more common that we think.
In studies that have involved a small number of people, headaches of this nature are most common among people aged between 22 and 40, although they often begin before 30.
Around 80 percent of those who took part in the study were men. It will take more research to determine if men are more likely than women to suffer from them, and if they are, why.
Why they happen
Exercise increases blood flow to our brain to ensure that it has enough oxygen for us to move. This also means that our brains have to expel more CO 2 and heat. Our blood vessels stretch to cope with this.
Exercise can trigger headaches for some people due to their different anatomy and physiology. For some, exertion headaches are caused by certain conditions.
Exercise in hot weather can be an example. The brain runs at a higher temperature than the rest. It cannot dissipate the heat through sweating.
It can only get rid of the heat by increasing blood flow to the brain. This will help to remove some of the heat.
Exercise can increase the temperature of the brain, which in turn causes blood vessels to swell.
This could explain why some people get the characteristic pulsating head pain only when they exercise in hot weather.
Exercise at altitude can also increase the risk of headaches. This is because the blood’s oxygen-carrying capability is reduced at altitude. This is due to the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood at altitude.
This means that more blood must be sent to the brain in order to provide all the oxygen needed, causing swelling and pain.
People with a migraine history may also be more prone to exertion headaches. This is because the same changes which cause migraines, such as changes in blood vessels size, are also responsible for exertion headaches.
How to prevent them
Exercise headaches will disappear shortly after stopping. It usually takes an hour or so for the headache to disappear, once your heart rate drops and there is less oxygen demand from your brain.
If your headache is also caused by dehydration, you will need to replenish your fluids before it goes away. This usually takes three hours.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen may help if your symptoms persist or if you have a particularly painful headache.
If you experience exertion headaches often, you may want to talk to your doctor about certain prescription medications that can reduce symptoms and even prevent these headaches.
You can also take steps to prevent headaches due to exertion.
Exercises that are strenuous after a period of inactivity can cause headaches because your cardiovascular system may not be able to cope.
It’s important to ease yourself back into exercise if you’ve not exercised in a while. Warming up slowly each time you exercise will help your circulatory systems cope with changes in blood flow and pressure.
It is also important to stay hydrated. This will ensure that the blood vessels in the brain can function properly. Resting enough will help your brain to function at its best, and you’ll feel less pain.
Exercise can cause headaches, but they shouldn’t stop you from exercising. This is especially true in warmer weather, when they are more common.
Avoiding hot days and altitude, as well as warming up gradually, can help reduce your risk.
Try other forms of exercise that do not require a sustained heart rate peak, such as weightlifting or yoga.
Adam Taylor, Professor at Lancaster University and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre
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May 22nd, 2023, 2 :29 PM * For 85-year-old Paul who has been a section violinist for decades, playing the violin is one of his greatest joys. Paul thought he was nearing the end of his performing career when severe lower back and legs pain made it impossible for him to sit through rehearsals.
He was offered “fusion surgery” which would stabilize his spine and decompress the spinal nerves, relieving him of pain. This approach would have also reduced his mobility to a point where playing the fiddle would have been impossible. It would have required a hospital stay with all the risks associated with major surgery including pain and blood loss.
Paul’s options changed dramatically when he learned about a new procedure that not only relieved pain but also preserved motion. Paul was able undergo a multilevel but less invasive outpatient procedure lasting only one-and-a half hours. This allowed him to sleep comfortably in his bed and, most importantly, play the piano again.
David Yeh, a neurosurgeon, was able to make this inspiring story possible. Dr. Yeh said, “The beauty of this motion procedure is that it uses an implant that’s flexible and stable enough to allow movement without the invasiveness or decreased range of motion of spinal fusion.”
An Inspirational Neurosurgeon
Dr. Yeh faces a daily challenge to help his patients continue to do what they love when their bodies no longer cooperate. He calls it fighting an aging machine which cannot be stopped. “The magic of life is optimizing movement,” said Dr. Yeh. “That is my ultimate objective, especially for string players.”
Dr. Yeh is also a violinist. He is a professional violinist.
I have seen him perform live, and written about his musical talents in the past. He knows that fiddlers are more prone to spinal degeneration due to the stress they put on their joints. His senior thesis “Neurophysiology for Violin Playing” was a preview to his future thinking, even before he began his formal medical training.
Dr. David Yeh is a neurosurgeon, violinist and neurosurgeon.
Dr. Yeh compares the results of his surgical motion procedures to those of traditional fusion surgery. “A piece played in one way is called a caprice, and another way it’s called an etude.” While spinal motion procedures seem revolutionary, they are essentially the same technology used to transform traditional hip and knee fusions of the past into standard joint replacement procedures which allow for continued mobility and range of movement.
Dr. Yeh is quick in pointing out that, when patients need spine surgery, the decision between “fusion” or “motion” can be a complex clinical decision requiring extensive discussion with each patient. He wants to be a voice for string players who are considering motion therapy as an option if they need surgery. “There is no doubt that fusion surgery works. It can reduce pain and increase nerve functionality, which is no small feat. It’s not the best fix because the areas above and beneath the fusion also break down over time. The motion procedures use spinal instrumentation to allow movement at the joint. This preserves or restores function as best as it can. “I hope that string players with their very specific needs will understand that there may be other alternatives that could help prolong the ability to play.”
Case Studies and Tele-Medicine
Paul’s story is just one of Dr. Yeh’s many success stories. Locally, a 52-year old violinist with severe neck and arm pain, multiple degenerative disks compressing spinal cord and nerves and multiple degenerative discs was offered fusion surgery. It would have also significantly reduced her ability to play violin. She flew across the country to see Dr. Yeh who she describes as “a gifted and humble surgeon and a human being.” After a two-hour procedure performed in an outpatient setting, her left arm had regained full strength. She also gained movement in her neck.
Then there was 71-year old woman with herniated discs in the neck. She was told that she had two options: either a major neck fusion or a painful back decompression. Dr. Yeh used a hybrid technique, which involved removing the deteriorated disc and stabilizing the area above an existing fusion using a flexible artificial disk.
You don’t need to fly to California for a consultation. “Covid has proved that telemedicine works. It’s convenient, affordable, and allows patients the opportunity to consult with doctors in other geographic areas.” Dr. Yeh consults with patients from around the world to discuss surgical options. Patients may then choose to have the procedure performed in their home state.
Music as We Age
I ponder aging endlessly. I understand the alternative. It’s not pleasant. But I am always amazed at how young bodies can move. I know that I would never be able to do this. I see girls in my neighbourhood practicing back flips. I wonder, “How can a body do that?” I watch my son, who is now an adult, lace up his hockey skates and escape body slams with speed, and think “No!” I’ve never watched a violinist, and thought “I remember when i could do that.” I can still do it.
I’m encouraged to know that, if I ever experience neck or back issues, there are compassionate doctors like Dr. Yeh who will give me the best options to maximize my mobility and keep my violin in my life.
Dr. Yeh’s compassion is a result of his own experience as an accomplished musician. He keeps music at the forefront in his life as a performer, an audience member, and a financial supporter. He was fortunate that his college professor, who taught violin, made sure to make him aware of the “many other ways” to live a rewarding life musically without being a concertist. He has been able understand the importance of music to those who seek his help, whether they are professionals or amateurs. It doesn’t matter to him if they play for fun or for a living. He knows that every musician wants to make great music.
Dr. Yeh said that there is nothing more satisfying to a surgeon than hearing a patient say he has given them back their life, they no longer suffer, they enjoy life and are active again, and can play their instrument. “It doesn’t get any better than that.”
He has made it a mantra to ensure that there is movement, music, and mobility in his patients’ life. “We are blessed that we can make music for the rest of our lives with the mobility and movement we have.” It’s worth doing whatever it takes to keep it.”
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parts of the East Coast for the Memorial Day weekend, potentially ruining travel plans for the millions vacationing during the unofficial start to summer.
The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a complex weather scenario off the Eastern Seaboard, which could lead to a tropical disturbance developing over the western Atlantic that causes a holiday weekend washout for parts of the Carolinas and the Southeast coast.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in a Tropical Weather Outlook on Wednesday afternoon there is only a 10% chance that the storm could become a subtropical or tropical cyclone because it is “forecast to remain frontal while moving generally northward and inland over the Carolinas this weekend.”
To become tropical, the system would have to lose its cold and warm fronts and develop a well-defined center of circulation, which the NHC said appears unlikely.
“Places like Atlanta … are going to have to focus on this just because of the changes and also the models kind of coming together on this forecast story,” FOX Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin said. “Looks like a lot of folks between Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina will need indoor options for Memorial Day weekend.”
Computer forecast models show a cold front that has stalled near Florida this week could interact with spin developing in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
The National Hurricane Center’s current outlook for tropical development off the Southeast coast. FOX Weather
A potential tropical disturbance could case rain during Memorial Day weekend for parts of the east coast.Paul Martinka
No matter whether the coastal low is tropical in formation, some Florida communities are in store for several inches of rainfall over the next few days.
The low-pressure system is then expected to curve westward into the Carolinas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Periods of heavy rain, rough surf and gusty winds are likely along parts of the Southeast coast, dampening some holiday weekend beach plans.
Regardless of tropical development, a period of heavy rain, rough surf and gusty winds will impact coastal regions of the Southeast later this week and into the Memorial Day weekend.FOX Weather
“These forecasts are going to wobble just a little bit here over the next 24 hours,” FOX Weather meteorologist Jason Frazer said. “But we’re really confident that the Carolinas are going to be getting rain. You’re also going to be getting hit with some decent amount of wind.”
42.3 million Americans will travel this weekend
The American Automobile Association projects 2.7 million more people will travel this year compared to last – a rise of 2.7% and a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.
More than 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend.
“This is expected to be the third-busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000 when AAA started tracking holiday travel,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel. “More Americans are planning trips and booking them earlier, despite inflation. This summer travel season could be one for the record books, especially at airports.”
The low-pressure system is expected to curve westward into the Carolinas over the Memorial Day weekend. FOX Weather
A large ridge of high pressure over the Northeast is going to deliver the saving grace this weekend for those there, keeping the forecast dry north of Washington, D.C.
“It’s also going to really hammer this coastal low right into the Carolinas,” Merwin said. “A double-edged sword here where we have some big impacts for the Carolinas because of that blocking high to the north.
It just can’t move to the north, and so this area of low pressure only has one option that’s to drive it right into coastal areas of South Carolina and North Carolina.”
Additionally, the combination of gusty winds and rough seas will likely lead to an enhanced threat from rip currents that could stretch from the Carolinas through the Sunshine State.
A woman told how she woke up in hospital with “locked-in” syndrome and was unable to speak after experiencing neck pain that turned out to be stroke.
Kate Green, 43, of Rotherham was taking her son Stanley, aged seven, swimming in December 2021 when she felt a sudden feeling of exhaustion.
She felt a severe pain in her neck when she returned home.
She said, “Within minutes, I couldn’t move, couldn’t talk, and very soon started struggling to breath.”
Kate was rushed into Rotherham Hospital, where she spent five months after suffering a stroke as a result of a bleeding on the brain.
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Kate Green suffers from locked-in syndrome
She was left with the locked-in syndrome which left her awake but unable to communicate.
She told YorkshireLive that her son would have to deal with any after-effects.
“I think that for a seven-year old, this is a very difficult thing to understand.” He thought for a long time that it was his fault.
Mrs Green believes that access to support for the children of stroke survivors is a basic right.
She said: “I believe that this sort of thing, support and advice for kids at least, should be given to everyone automatically.” Maybe they can get access to child psychologists who can help them through the process.
Mrs Green was also concerned about losing her independence.
She said: “In Rotherham you continue to receive care at home. Whether it’s physios, or carers. But I felt that I would lose my independence.
Mrs Green with her son
“I have a young child and a working husband, so I felt that if i had gone home, they would have been under so much pressure to be my caregivers.”
The NHS does not provide funding for stroke survivors to receive physiotherapy.
She believes that one area where hospitals could improve would be the immediate access to rehab unit for those who do not have facilities at home.
Instead of classifying stroke treatment in acute care, Ms Green believes that a “rehab mentality” may be a better option.
She said: “What’s needed is a little bit of a cultural change.” I think the way people view aftercare is also important.
Mrs Green was forced to fund her rehabilitation after she faced some unexpected challenges.
“At first I couldn’t get upstairs. My mental health was affected when I thought that I would have to go to bed downstairs after saying “goodnight” to my family. “I just didn’t like that idea,” she said.
Another idea that Mrs Green has is to provide medical equipment such as her functional electrical stimulator. This would be a simple yet effective way to help those who are making long-term recovery.
Friends and family members have described the experience as a “wake up call” since Mrs Green was living a healthy life before the stroke.
She said: “I believe I was in a much better position because I did not smoke, was not overweight, and was quite fit. I think it’s because of that I’m still alive. So, I believe it’s important to take care of yourself from a young age.
“Even if you exercised for an hour or more a day, but spend most of your time sitting at work, you’re still classified as having a sedentary life style.”
Although the recovery took time, Mrs Green is still optimistic about the progress she’s made.
She said: “My current goal is to be able just to walk around my house by myself. Now I feel like it’s within reach. Now I can see that things are improving. I feel stronger. “I think I am in a great place.”
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The S.R. 248 entryway is heavily used by people who live in parts of the Snyderville Basin, the East Side of Summit County and Wasatch County. Park City is planning major roadwork on the state highway this summer between the intersections with Bonanza Drive and U.S. 40. David Jackson/Park Record
City Hall is preparing to repave a heavily traveled section of state highway during the summer, a project that will likely worsen the traffic headaches on a section of road that already suffers terrible backups.
The stretch of S.R. 248 between the intersections with Bonanza Drive and U.S. 40 will be milled and then new asphalt put down as part of the work. Adjustments to the striping are also planned and would involve a slight narrowing of the through lanes of the eastbound and westbound sides of the road between the intersections with Bonanza Drive and Wyatt Earp Way, according to the municipal government. The narrowing would be designed to reduce speeds and provide space for buses and bicyclists, City Hall said.
The project, meanwhile, “contemplates converting soft shoulders to pavement where current shoulders are substandard,” the municipal government said in a prepared statement in response to a Park Record inquiry about the project. Those sections of the road are on the south side of S.R. 248 and, generally, between the Wyatt Earp Way and Cooke Drive intersections, the statement indicated.
“If the full shoulder conversion project is chosen, it would result in a consistent shoulder from Bonanza Drive to Richardson Flat Road – allowing for eastbound transit vehicles to bypass traffic congestion at peak times,” City Hall said.
The bidding period was scheduled to close Tuesday afternoon. Officials anticipate presenting a contract to Mayor Nann Worel and the Park City Council for a possible approval on June 1. City Hall did not disclose an estimated cost. The work would launch later that month or in early July if the elected officials choose to proceed, with a completion date expected in the middle of September.
The municipal government said the crews would be required to keep one lane of traffic in both directions open.
“Before any construction takes place, the city will conduct robust neighborhood outreach. This would include information on a separate, and simultaneous, project which will install new landscaping along the corridor for beautification and noise reduction purposes,” the statement said.
Officials anticipate presenting a contract for S.R. 248 work to Mayor Nann Worel and the Park City Council for a possible approval on June 1. The work could start several weeks afterward should it be approved. David Jackson/Park Record
S.R. 248, signed Kearns Boulevard inside Park City, is one of the two community entryways and is regularly used by drivers in Prospector, parts of the Snyderville Basin, the East Side of Summit County and Wasatch County.
The backups can be awful, particularly during the ski season as skiers, commuters and drivers headed to or from the Park City School District campus converge on the road in the morning and afternoon. Backups regularly stretch between Quinn’s Junction and Prospector.
The road is part of the state highway system and is under the control of the Utah Department of Transportation. The project will be designed to meet the standards of the state. Park City, though, is funding and managing the work.
The upcoming project will likely draw the attention of businesses along S.R. 248 or just off the road. There are numerous businesses in Prospector that could see the work as potentially disruptive since S.R. 248 is such an important artery for that commercial district.
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