Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself.
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Overcoming Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen.Yourhipsandkneesareyour largest joints,supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their sourcecancome fromavarietyofthings. Ifyou’reexperiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Total Performance Physical Therapy has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are:
Insomecases, limitedbloodflowmaycausebonetissuedeath, or necrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and immobilized joints, the condition may be severe. What Are the Symptoms? While leg pain is noticeable by a slew of symptoms, several stick out. Aching or stiffness around the hip, groin, back or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems. A decreased range of motion can also be a sign of a bigger issue, whichmay later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivity can contribute to immobility—and later, pain. Ifyou’re limping, lurchingorareexperiencingbadbalance, contact a physician. While some hip, knee and leg pains go away, those lasting longer thanseveralmonthsmaybehinting at a deeper issue.
• Tendonitis • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer
• Arthritis • Dislocation • Hip fracture • Sprains and strains
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Sources https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050684 https://www.everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/hip-pain-and-your-body.aspx https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/knees-and-hips-a-troubleshooting-guide-to-knee-and- hip-pain
While some causes are more severe than others, a physician can identify each. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilagemayweardown,reducingthe“buffer”betweenbones.
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How Physical Therapy Can Help
In many cases, physical therapy can help patients increase leg mobility. In doing so, they can stretch, flex and strengthen the muscles responsible for support. If a joint appears deformed, or if sudden swelling occurs, contact a physician immediately. A good physical therapy program can assist with post-operation treatment, too. If you’ve undergone treatment for osteoporosis, dislocation or a fracture, your therapist can help you reclaim full mobility—and a healthy lifestyle. From start to finish, we’re dedicated to your ongoing wellness. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here to help, and we have years of experience backing every therapy option. Contact one of our providers today, and tell us about your symptoms.
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NEUTRAL SPINE PLACEMENT Arch your lower back by rolling pelvis forward. Flatten your lower back by rolling pelvis backward, then find the position in between. Hold for 6-10 seconds. Repeat as needed.
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Unlike medications, laser therapy reduces pain without undesirable side effects. Some patients who have undergone laser therapy have reported long-lasting pain relief after only a couple treatments. Laser therapy is also particularly effective when administered to acute injuries by reducing inflammation and jump-starting the healing process, restoring the body to normal function more quickly. Whether it is an acute swollen ankle or chronic low back pain, our therapists will cater laser therapy treatments to your condition to treat the pain and inflammation while also improving cellular function to maximize the benefits. Treatments cause little to no sensation, usually creating a gentle, soothing warmth to the treated area. Treatments are quick, usually no more than 15 minutes. Find out today whether laser therapy is right for you!
Healthy Recipe Vegan Cabbage Rolls Ingredients • 1 head of cabbage For the Filling • 3/4 cup brown lentils • 3 cups water • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa • 1 cup vegetable broth • 1 small onion, diced • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp smoked paprika For the Sauce: • 1 (28 oz) can tomato puree
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• 1 tbsp maple syrup, (or sweetener of choice) • 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar • salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to call Total Performance PT at 215.997.9898 to consult your physical therapist. Your physical therapist can discuss with you the source of the problem and recommend exercises and stretches to relieve your pain at home.
Begin boiling the cabbage in 3 in of water until the leaves peel off easily (about 20 min). When done, allow them to cool. While cabbage is simmering, bring lentils to a boil in a separate small saucepan. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 35 minutes, adding water to the pot as needed. Drain any excess liquid. While lentils simmer, place broth into another saucepan, add quinoa, and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 20 min until all of the water is absorbed (about 20 min). Cook onion with oil in a large skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent (about 5 min). Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooked lentils and 1 cup of the cooked quinoa, along with red wine vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Make sure ingredients are mixed before removing from heat. Preheat the oven to 350°.Stir all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl, then distribute about 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of 9 x 9 inch baking dish. After peeling leaves off of the cabbage head, roll about 3-4 tbsp of filling into the center of each leaf until all filling is used. Place each roll into the baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over the rolls, cover and bake for 1 hour. Let the rolls cool before serving.
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