Health & Wellness Newsletter by Activa Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Discover The Cause Of Your Fatigue!” IS IT BACKPAINOR SCIATICA? Are you one of the approximately 85 percent of adults that are affected by low back pain during their lifetime? If you suffer with back pain or sciatica, know that low cost results are closer than you think. Recent studies show that patients with low back pain should consider physical therapy first for their back pain, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). (continued inside)
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Imagine How Much Fun You Can Have Pain Free!” IS IT BACKPAINOR SCIATICA?
Inside:
• The Challenge Of Treating Back Pain
• Summer Watermelon Salad With Cucumber, Feta & Mint Recipe
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes
• Staff Spotlight
shown to alleviate pain in many people. In addition, education on how to protect your spine and remain active is beneficial. Our physical therapists are trained to identify your problem and plan out the most effective treatment for you. Along with building your core muscle groups, hands-on physical therapy tomoveyourspinehasshown tobeveryeffective.Ourphysical therapists develop a safe and effective treatment program that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Surgery should always be the last option, but too often people think of surgery as a cure all and are eager to embark on it without knowing the long term risks. Receiving care from our knowledgable and licensed physical therapists first, can improve your odds that you can quickly reduce your pain and maintain your quality of life. Call us today to learn more.
Another recent study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, recommends that in most cases of low back degenerative disc disease (a common cause of low back pain), the most effective treatment is physical therapy combined with anti-inflammatory medications. It concludes that physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs are the best options of non-surgical treatment of low back pain. Low back degenerative disc disease develops when the discs between your spine weaken (often due to repetitive strain), are injured or shrink from aging. As a result, the discs are unable to hold normal spacing and therefore, collapse increasing instability, causing back pain. Physical therapist intervention includes strengthening of core muscle groups, including the abdominal wall, which has positive effects on people with this condition. Exercise and hands on therapy have been
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THE CHALLENGE OF TREATING BACK PAIN
Back pain is the second most common diagnosis seen by physicians in their offices. 85% of the US population will suffer an episode of back pain sometime in their life. Why is this? A lot has to do with the design of our body. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. In humans, the force of gravity pulls directly down through the vertical spine compressing it together over the years. In other mammals such as horses, apes and cows, the spine is horizontal and the pull of gravity does not compress the spine together. Most back pain falls under the category of mechanical back pain, meaning the mechanics of the movement are not correct. The spine has to move in intricate ways to make whole movements of bending, extending and twisting. Therefore, the “mechanics” of the spine are important in order for all the vertebrae (the bones) to be able to move. Mechanical back pain means that the joints, muscles and ligaments of the spine are not moving correctly at the right time. This can cause increased strain on certain parts of your back, especially the very lower back. Why do the mechanics of the spine change and cause pain? This is due to a variety of reasons including small injuries from lifting heavy objects, bending, twisting, repetitive strain, accidents, weakness from prolonged sitting and changes in your core strength. In today’s world, most of our daily activities involve sitting which causes the abdominal and back muscles to weaken.This in turn lessens the necessary support to the spine, causing strain.The strain causes inflammation, which
leads to pain. Back pain can be localized to the back area or even radiate into the buttocks or backs of the legs. Millions of people a year rely on over the counter medication and back braces to get through their day. However, the unfortunate reality is that unless treatedproperly,75%ofpeoplewithbackproblemswillhaveanother episode of their back pain. This is because the cause of the problem, the mechanical movement, is not addressed by treating it with drugs or a hot pack. More and more people with back pain are realizing the full benefits of our specialized hands on physical therapy to address the cause of their back pain and understand what they can do to have lasting relief. Call us today to learn more how we can help quickly relieve your back pain!
SUMMER WATERMELON SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, FETA & MINT
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE HONEY VINAIGRETTE • 2 tbsp honey • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1 tbsp olive oil • pinch of salt FOR THE WATERMELON SALAD • 1 5 lb watermelon, peeled, cut into cubes • 1 cucumber, cubed
Improves Low Back Pain
PRONE ON ELBOWS Lying face down, slowly raise up and prop yourself up on your elbows. Hold for 8 seconds. Repeat 8 times.
• 15 fresh mint leaves, torn • 15 fresh basil leaves, torn • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs. Top the watermelon salad with the honey vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS
Do you or someone you know have back or neck pain? As a current or past patient you have access to this valuable information, at your fingertips. Start feeling better today in the privacyof your home. Go to www.goactiva.com/ spinebook for your free download.This is the easiest way to get this information to our patients. Download and share with friends and family today!
At Activa Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Activa Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Daisy, Therapy Technician All my goals and dreams have come true thus far! “ With great efforts, endless nights, tears and sweat, I am proud to announce that I have officially graduated from Aurora University with a major in Health Science and two minors in physiology and psychology. I want to thank everyone who I have met and has had an influence through out my journey. With this amazing support system, all my goals and dreams have come true thus far. Working here at Activa has given me the courage and strength to continue pushing and never settling. I will continue my education and I will be applying to Physical Therapy schools within Illinois and some out of state. It has been a long journey, one of which is not over.” – Daisy
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