The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt.
N E W S L E T T E R
DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN INJURIES CAN BE
A REAL PAIN IN THE BACK
INSIDE: • Getting to the Bottom of Back Pain • 6 Back Conditions You Shouldn’t Ignore • Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Pain In Minutes
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N E W S L E T T E R THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY
DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN
INJURIES CAN BE A REAL PAIN IN THE BACK
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is
something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right?There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal. There are actually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed
to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Workingwitha licensedandexperiencedphysical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain.
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Getting to the Bottom of Back Pain
Therearea lotofdifferent reasonsas towhyyoumaybeexperiencingback pain, and ignoring any of them is not a good idea. Some of the most common issues that cause back pain to linger include: • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disc • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis Theseconcernscandevelopasaresultofamyriadofenvironmental issues, suchashavingpoorposture,prolongedsedentaryactivity,carcrash,sporting accident, stress, heavy lifting, and so on. When it comes to back pain, Don’t Wait! Whenyouexperiencean injurytoyourback,orrealizethatyouareexperiencing regularpainasaresultofanongoing injuryoroveruse, it is important tofind outthecauseofyourbackpainasquicklyaspossible.Backpaincanquickly becomechronic,asapotentiallysmall issuecanbecomecomplicatedwhen it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. To get started with putting an end to your back pain, contact us today at 937-277-2077.
6 BACK CONDITIONS YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE
4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back paindue to injuryofmusclesand tendons. The rows of muscles that runupanddown thesidesof thespinalcolumn,are themajor muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur withoutany injury inpeoplewith osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/ bladder control. The sooner you get physical therapy help, the faster you will get relief. Our expert physical therapists help you regain proper mobilityandstabilityofyourspine, reduce pain and teach you how to take care of your spine. Talk toyourdoctororgiveusacall today to learn more about how we can help you.
Doyoufeelachesandpains inyour lowerback? Ifso,youarenotalone. FouroutofeveryfiveAmericanswill suffer frombackpainatsome time in their lives. Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment. There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones: 1. Lumbarorsacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. Pain, numbness and tingling can be felt down in different parts of the leg. 2. Sciatica: This comes from compressionof thesciaticnerve byamusclecalled thepiriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord.
Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain. Stretches Lower Back STRAIGHT LEG RAISE - SLR While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides.
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Patient Success Spotlight
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“Now, I am more active.” “The pain in my back is what brought me to Quantum Physical Therapy. My doctor referred me because the pain was becoming almost unbearable. When I first started, I wanted to quit because of the pain. I was encouraged by my therapist to stick it out and continue with treatment. I’m glad that I did because the pain has decreased since starting. Now, I am more active. I began walking to improve my health. When the pain doesn’t decrease with rest, I do some of the exercises I learned in therapy. I have recommended it to some people who need physical therapy and I would gladly do it again. I like the friendliness of the staff. They encourage you when you feel like giving up and they really know a lot. Overall, it’s a very beneficial experience.” - C. H.
� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely
� Sit for long periods � Walk for long distances � Live active and healthy
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Staff Spotlight: Kayla Kolakowski, Assistant Office Manager/Receptionist
Kayla has been working at Quantum Physical Therapy, Inc. for a little over 3 years now. She graduated fromWrightStateUniversity in2013 with a Bachelor’s in Science in Chemistry and during that timeshewasaCertifiedPharmacy Technician for seven years prior to starting at QPT. When she first started, she only had a few months of experience at being a medical receptionistbutsoon learned the “insandouts” of theoffice.Kayla isauniquepartofourwork family;she iscaringandcompassionateaswell as adds a lot of pizazz!
Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management The use of prescription pain medications, known as opioids, is under more scrutiny than ever before due to a rise in opioid abuse. In an effort to fight against what has been called an “opioid epidemic,” the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has been urging doctors to recommend other effective solutions for pain like Physical Therapy. The best part is that Quantum Physical Therapy is safe and natural, and does not have any harmful side effects. It not only fixes painful problems, but it avoids other more serious medical conditions and prevents your painful problem from worsening, all of which take more time and money to address.
She iscurrently inherthirdsemesterofnursingschoolatSinclairCommunity College and plans to graduate in May 2019 and pursue her passion as a Hospice nurse. Kayla is also a patient care assistant at a local hospital on the weekends. When she is not working or going to school, she enjoys spending timewithherhusbandandpuppy.Herandherhusband’s favorite thing todo is tocuddleupon thecouchandwatchagoodmovie!Whenshe isnotathome,Kaylaalsoenjoysspending timewithhermommashopping and doing fun “girly” things. NOTICE: In light of recent events, let it be known that Quantum Physical Therapy, Inc. is still accepting Medicare and Medicaid patients.
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