Full Potential: How Hips Cause Back Pain

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October, 2017 FULL POTENTIAL NEWS “Are Your Hips Killing Your Back?” HOW HIPS CAUSE BACK PAIN

Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day or worried about lifting an object due to your back going out? You are not alone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. However, the majority of back pain is non-specific, meaning that there is not a primary cause, such as a fracture or disc protrusion. (continued inside)

INSIDE: � How Hips Cause Back Pain � How Healthy Are Your Hips? � Exercise Essentials � Full Potential Happenings � Our Greatest Promotion Ever

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The Newsletter About Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Well-Being October, 2017 “Get Things Done Pain Free!” HOW HIPS CAUSE BACK PAIN

As physical therapists, we know that a high percentage of people suffering with back pain actually have 3 common problems or a combination of them all: • Poor posture • Weak core and gluteus muscles • Poor hip flexibility How tight hip ligaments can cause low back pain Your hip joints have to travel through a very large range of motion. There are thick Y shaped ligaments that surround the hip joints called the iliofemoral ligaments, which provide support. However, with prolonged sitting over weeks, months or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. Whenever you walk, instead of your hips moving naturally, the ligaments yank and pull on the pelvis, which is attached to your spine. This causes inflammation, strain and pain to the back muscles. Furthermore, the loss of hip motion can even cause your pelvis to tilt, altering the posture of your spine and increasing strain. By improving hip mobility, back pain can typically be relieved quite quickly. When you suffer from back pain, make sure that you have an expert physical therapist look at your movement. Even though your back may ache, it may not be the source of your problem. Call us today to discover how our SPINE Program can pinpoint the cause of your pain, relieve it quickly and teach you how to maintain a healthy spine.

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Pain Relief “How Healthy Are Your Hips?” TRY THESE SIMPLE TESTS TO SEE IF YOUR HIPS ARE CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN

You can easily check your hip motion by doing the following tests. If you discover your hip motion is limited, you feel pain or strong discomfort, it’s time to get your hips checked by our physical therapy professionals. Try these tests and see how mobile your hips are:

Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out. • Cross one ankle above the other knee cross legged in a figure 4 position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • This might indicate a hip motion problem and cause pain in the back or hip discomfort on that side.

Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel facing forward. • Squat down as far as you can keeping your feet and heels flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side.

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Attention Women Experiencing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence, & Pelvic Pain…

We will now be offering a Women’s Health Physical Therapy Service at Full Potential! To CELEBRATE this exciting addition to our PT programs, we are offering an entire day of completely FREE examinations for women dealing with the following symptoms… Tuesday, November 7TH & Thursday, November 9TH!

PROMOTION EVER A Special OfferTo Celebrate A New Program Offered At Our Clinic! OUR GREATEST The Free Exam consists of a one-on-one appointment with our Women’s Health Expert Physical Therapist, Amanda Collins, DPT. • The PT will talk to you about the history of your problem • She will explain the cause of your pain or problem • She will explain what a pelvic floor exam consists of and explain how pelvic floor muscles are treated • You will then be given a plan for a successful treatment that you can discuss with your physician

• Pain or pressure in the pelvic area • Back, pelvic, or abdomen pain after or during pregnancy • Urinary incontinence

• Sexual dysfunction and pain • Bloated or heavy feeling in abdomen

• Overactive bladder • Bladder disorders

Women may also often benefit from physical therapy postpartum or if they suffer from diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal wall separates. This commonly occurs during pregnancy and may need some assistance in repairing. Many people don’t feel comfortable talking about personal topics like pelvic floor disorders and symptoms such as incontinence. But these are actually very common medical problems that can be treated successfully! Millions of people have the same issues, but many don’t seek treatment and compromise their quality of life.

You can expect private, individualized treatment to address these intimate concerns.

The Free Exam is ideal for people suffering with: • Pelvic Floor Pain • Bladder Disorders • Bladder Dysfunction and Pain

• Sexual Dysfunction and Pain • Prenatal and Postnatal Care: Treatments include instruction on proper body mechanics to prevent back pain, exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, and manual therapy.

If you have any questions about pelvic pain, bladder leakage or retention, or are having challenges recuperating postpartum, call us today or visit us online at www.fullpotentialpt.com. Many women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction that can lead to urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. Bladder leakage may be common, but that does not mean it needs to be the status quo! If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities, then this is an excellent opportunity to see our women’s health expert therapist and find out the cause of your problem. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, give us a call to schedule your FREE examination. There is nothing to lose, it’s FREE! Don’t delay, register today by calling 616.392.2172

Appointments are free but limited; 15 total available spots.

Full Potential Happenings

QUALITY TIME WITH STAFF! It’s always a treat when we are able to have our staff together outside of work! In August, we were able to do just that! It was an absolute gorgeous day to be on the beach, kayak, paddle board, and enjoy a delicious meal! Thank you to our extremely kind and excellent hosts, BJ and his wife.

Band In-Service

IMPROVING PERFORMANCE WITH THE ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND It was our pleasure to bring Luke VanderZouwen, DPT to Zeeland High School to teach the drum line exercises and stretches to keep their bodies ready and prepared for their upcoming events. “We really appreciated the time and effort that Luke put into the drumline session for us. When we set up the session, we had asked about learning some exercises for the kids to do so that they could prepare themselves for carrying very heavy instruments with all of the weight concentrated on the front of their bodies. Luke came to us with several stretching and strengthening exercises, including illustrations to help us learn them. Using a student model he was able to engage all of the students in the work, having everyone try the exercises as he explained and modeled them. It was a very informative session and all of the students came away with some good ideas to use both in their personal lives and in the band room, which we will be doing during class!” A note from the band...

-Keith Walker, Band Instructor at Zeeland East High School

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Outstanding relief for your aches... Try these simple exercises to keep you moving... Exercise Essentials

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HIP FLEXION AROM - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good posture. Lift one leg up. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to the start position with control. Alter- nate legs.

muscles by standing with back against wall. Perform a squatting motion, sliding down the wall. Hold for 10 seconds. Rise up, straightening at the hip. Repeat 6 times.

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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Who do you know that needs our help?

At Full Potential, we know that a referral from our patients is the biggest compliment. Let us thank you with these 3 simple steps! 1. Start by handing out the referral cards located at our front desk to your friends and family that are in need of our help! 2. The card with your name on the back must be returned to us at their first appointment! 3. You win! Come in to claim your prize!

PLAY THE REFERRAL GAME!

READY. SET. GO! Thank you to the following for referring your friends and family in June and July!

• Lynda Redder • Bev DePree • Martha Woltman • Judy Allen

• Patti Schonfeld • Carlene Ramirez • Ann Nieuwkoop • Michael Tubbs

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