If your back hurts, should you lie in bed or take a rest on the couch? Neither! In fact, while it might feel good to take a load off temporarily, either one of these can actually prolong or even worsen your symptoms.
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If your back hurts, should you lie in bed or take a rest on the couch? Neither! In fact, while it might feel good to take a load off temporarily, either one of these can actually prolong or even worsen your symptoms. In reality, one of the most common reasons people miss work or visit their doctor is low back pain. According to a study conducted by the American Physical Therapy Association, one third of adults surveyed say that low back pain impacted their ability to sleep, work or exercise. Yet more than half of Americans who experience low back pain have jobs that require them to sit for the majority of their day. This means the answer to pain relief is not found in less movement, but more. Read more inside this newsletter to find out how getting up and getting active can help your persistent pain!
“Lotts in Corsicana is doing an outstanding job of rehab of me recovering from knee joint replacement. The reason is Hannah and her team working on me. They are very skilled and focused on my recovery and getting me to achieve my goals quickly. I can’t imagine finding anyone or any team of physical therapists who could move me forward faster or better.” —Dan.
For more information about how physical therapy can help you, contact Lott PT at 903.389.7433 (Fairfield) or 903.874.7433 (Corsicana) today!
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DON’T FORGET ABOUT TELEHEALTH FOR YOUR PT!
HAVE YOU MET YOUR DEDUCTIBLE? An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for physical therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2021. Have you undergone surgery recently? Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll guide you to affordable treatments that will place you one step closer to pain relief. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WALK... American Family Physician published a study in 2015 that sheds a little light on what can happen with a little movement. Nearly 250 people who experienced chronic low back pain (pain that lasted longer than three months) or recurrent low back pain (pain that happened three or more times per year) were studied. All patients reported low levels of physical activity and 76 percent were overweight or obese. This group was then divided into three treatment protocols and evaluated for pain and mobility before and after. One group in particular was given pedometers and a journal and encouraged to walk for at least 10 minutes every day, eventually working up to 30 minutes each day. What researchers discovered was surprising. Of all of the treatment programs studied, walking was the best way to reduce low back pain and improve mobility. That’s not to say that you can just go for a stroll and call it good. Patients in the study were given a pedometer and a notebook to keep track of the steps they took throughout the day. They were also given the charge to take a targeted number of steps in one walk. In the study, that target started with 10 minutes every day or around 1,200 steps, gradually working up to 30 minutes per day of intentional walking. The trick was to track the number of steps and record it in a journal. Not only does the patient self-monitor their progress, it gave them a way of staying accountable for their goal. ...AND GO TO PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical therapy is the ideal treatment for patients experiencing chronic low back pain. Unlike prescription pain medication, physical therapy does not have any unwanted side THIS SIMPLE COMBINATION CAN HELP PERSISTENT PAIN
TELEHEALTH is a way for us to make sure that our patients are still receiving the highest possible quality of care they need from a remote location. At Lott Physical Therapy, our telehealth services offer live consultation where you can meet and chat with your physical therapist about your treatment plan. Additionally, you can view the exercises and stretches that you are expected to complete each day and log your advancement through your treatment plan. For more information on our telehealth services and how they may benefit you, feel free to call us at 903.389.7433 (Fairfield) or 903.874.7433 (Corsicana) ! THE MOST CONVENIENT METHOD FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY AT HOME!
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• Have an ache or pain? • Noticed a decline in your balance? • Want to prevent injury? Give us a cal l to schedule your consultation! Call us at 903.389.7433 (Fairf ield) or 903.874.7433 (Corsicana) to see how Lott Physical Therapy can help you!
effects, does not carry the risk of dependency and addresses a person’s mobility as well as pain reduction. One recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine also reported that physical therapy is as effective as surgery for treating low back pain conditions, without the risks or recovery time. PAIN RELIEF Many people already associate physical therapy with movement, balance and mobility, but few understand the role physical therapy can have in pain relief. Manual therapies such as trigger point therapy, joint mobilization andmassage play a big role in physical therapy’s ability to relieve a patient’s pain. When combined with other physical therapy modalities, manual therapies are more effective than pain medications and provide long-term relief. STRENGTHENING EXERCISES The fact that more than three-fourths of adults who participated in the walking study were overweight or obese is not coincidental. Those who carry extra weight are more likely to experience low back pain than adults who maintain a healthy weight. They are also more likely to experience problems with their balance, gait and posture that make walking itself a painful process. Physical therapy programs use strengthening exercises to address core weakness, foot placement and balance issues and help them get back on their feet without the pain that limits their ability to walk. A SURE FOUNDATION Physical therapists are concerned with all of the body’s systems that work together to create movement. One of the most often overlooked parts of the way we walk is our feet. We take them for granted every time we stand, sit, squat, and lift, but many times our feet are the source of pain when we walk. A physical therapist can recommend correct shoes for your gait, order custom orthotics, or prescribe exercises that will strengthen the weak muscles in your feet and ankles that may prevent you from walking without pain. For low back pain sufferers, the key to relief is found in more movement. Combining physical therapy and a walking program is the most effective way to treat low back pain rather than mask it with pain relievers and muscle relaxers. Find out how you can start walking the path to back pain relief. Contact our office today for a consultation, to find out if physical therapy and a walking plan are right for you.
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Y O U DON ’ T N E E D A R E F E RRA L F O R P T ! Texas residents no longer need a physicians referral for physical therapy! With the signing of House Bill 29, patients now have direct access to physical therapy without having to go through their physician! If you’re suffering from aches and pains or feeling unsteady, dizzy or balanced, now is the time to schedule your consultation with Lott PT. Call 903.389.7433 (Fairfield) 903.874.7433 (Corsicana) to start your recovery today!
For more information about how physical therapy can help you, contact Lott PT at 903.389.7433 (Fairfield) or 903.874.7433 (Corsicana) and schedule your consultation today!
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GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH SRIRACHA SLAW INGREDI ENTS
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro • Juice of 3 limes, divided • kosher salt • black pepper • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded • 1/4 c. mayonnaise • 1 tbsp. sriracha • 4 medium tortillas
INSTRUCT I ONS In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, cilantro, and 1/3 of the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to a baking dish and pour over mixture. Toss until completely coated and let marinate 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make slaw: In a large bowl, toss cabbage with mayo, remaining lime juice and sriracha. Season with salt. Heat grill to high. Skewer shrimp and grill until charred, 3 minutes per side. Grill tortillas until charred, 1 minute per side. Serve shrimp in tortillas with slaw.
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