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NEWS LETTER
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2020
IS BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN?
• Back Pain Prevention • Healthy Recipe
• Exercise Of The Month • Patient Success Spotlight
NEWS LETTER
WWW.THERAPYFITPT.COM
2020
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine, and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift, or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches, and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: • Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine, and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic, and back muscle coordination Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing— except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. DISCOVER REAL RELIEF FROM BACK PAIN
FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY CONSULTATION Spots are limited so call today! CALL (972) 587-9404 TO SCHEDULE TODAY!
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Back Pain Solutions. You’re in luck: Back pain can be relieved! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy, and medication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications, and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help.
“98.4% OF THERAPY FIT PATIENTS AVOIDED SURGERY FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT IN 2019.”
BACK PAIN PREVENTION A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly. You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture. When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders, and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training. Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running, and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back
injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you. Sources: http://www.apta.org/ https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back- Pain-Fact-Sheet
HEALTHY RECIPE Spiced Oatmeal and Apple Bars SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 972-587-9404 TODAY!
• 1/4 tsp salt • 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped • 1 cup apple cider • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
INGREDIENTS • Cooking spray • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg, beaten • 3 tbsp butter, melted • 2 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and coat paper with the cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the apples to a large bowl with the apple cider, brown sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla. Stir to combine. To large bowl, slowly stir in dry ingredients until incorporated. Transfer mixture to baking pan. Place another sheet of parchment on top of mixture and press down firmly into an even layer and into corners. Remove top piece of parchment. Bake 30–35 min., until golden brown. Let cool and use parchment paper to lift from the pan. Cut into 16 bars and store in a sealed container.
Source: https://www.savoryonline.com/recipes/208591/spiced-oatmeal-and-apple-bars
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
HAVE YOU MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE 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. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. 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. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
“I even put off my plans to undergo surgery!” “I received very good physical therapy here. Clinic looks simple. But the therapist is very good and knows what to do. I was suffering with stenosis in the spine that caused terrible back pain for months. After undergoing treatment here, my pain has almost gone 80% less. This is much more than when I had a steroid shot. I even put off my plans to undergo surgery. I am now continuing with home exercise that helps me maintain all that I got from this place.” - D.N.
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BRIDGE YOUR BACK Lie on your back with both the knees bent with feet wide enough matching the width of your pelvis while your knees are apart matching the same width. With hands on the sides, lift your hips off the mat while breathing in. When you line up the hips with the trunk in the air, hold for 20 seconds and then drop your hips slowly. Repeat 10 times twice daily. Strengthens Back
This exercise is designed for pain prevention call your therapist if you are experiencing any pain!
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