Health and Wellness Newsletter by Joint Care Physical Therapy
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Are You Ready For Some Football!!!!
Summer has come to an end, school is back in session, and with that comes extracurricular sports and SPORTS INJURIES! We’ve all been there. From sprained ankles to ACL tears, all of a sudden your season comes to a screeching halt. One of our goals at JointCare Physical Therapy is to help injury stricken athletes return to their sport as quickly and safely as possible. We’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with athletes from peewee to the professional level. Each time is just as, if not more, rewarding than the last. As former athletes ourselves, there is no greater feeling than helping someone get back to what they love. One athlete in particular, is Michael. He will be going into his sophomore year at Hanover Park High School. Michael is one of many area high school athletes we care for. In particular, Michael is a two-sport, varsity athlete on both the baseball and football teams. Earlier in the year, towards the end of baseball season, Michael started experiencing back pain with running and hitting. Although he tried to play through it, he and his parents did not want this to be a reoccurring problem, so he began physical therapy in our Florham Park office. Over the course of the next couple months, we helped eliminate Michael’s pain through manual therapy and a proper stretching and strengthening regiment that will help him prevent injury in the future. Not only was Michael able to finish out his baseball season, he felt better prepared for football training camp. As Hanover Park football continues to win, we wish the best of luck to Michael and all of our athletes for a healthy and successful year!
Do you or someone you know participate in sports or recreational activity and suffer from pain? Don’t wait until the pain ends your season. We always offer a FREE consultation to get you back to top performance. Call now!
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4. It prevents arthritis. With poor posture, unnatural pressure is placed on your joints, leading to wear and tear. This in turn can lead to arthritis. Good posture gives your joints the chance to function at their best. 5. It helps you use your muscles more efficiently. With your bones and joints in correct alignment, you are likely to feel more energetic since your body will require less energy to move about. 6. It can have a dramatic impact on the way you feel. When you hold yourself in good posture, rather than a slumped one, you send signals to your brain that makes you feel happier and more confident. It also changes the way that people see you – you’ll appear more confident and assertive. Making simple changes in your daily habits can improve your posture and reduce your pain. Postural restoration at JointCare Physical Therapy helps the body recruit the right muscles for the task at hand, improving pain restoring prior to function. Our experts have years of training in reducing back and neck pain associated from poor posture. 6 Amazing Health Benefits of Having GOOD POSTURE
If you suffer from back or neck pain, poor posture could be to blame. Poor posture can be a serious danger to your health. If you have poor posture, your bones are not properly aligned, which increases strain on your muscles, joints and ligaments. Poor posture causes fatigue, muscular strain and pain. In addition, poor posture can affect the position and function of your vital organs, such as your heart, lungs and intestines. Maintaining good posture can have a dramatic improvement on your back or neck pain, health, energy and the way you look and feel. Some of the perks of good posture include: 1. Constant exercise for your back and abdominals. Holding good posture takes effort and makes you use the muscles in your back and abdomen properly. 2. It greatly improves your breathing. Good posturemakes room for your lungs to function at their best – rather than being compressed when you hold your body in a slouch. Good lung function has a healthy impact on all aspects of your body’s functions and helps to reduce pain. 3. It protects your organs, bones, joints and muscles. Holding correct posture reduces unnecessary strain and pressure on these body parts. Most neck and back problems develop from poor posture over time.
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Correct sitting posture at a work station: 1. Laptop or tablet should be at eye level.
4. Pull the chair in close to your keyboard - no reaching or leaning forward. 5. Take frequent breaks from sitting; be sure to stretch every 20-30 minutes to give your body a break from staying in one position.
2. Wrists should be slightly higher than elbows or at same level so arms are relaxed. You may have to adjust the height of your chair to achieve this level. 3. Your feet should be touching the floor comfortably. If you cannot touch the floor, use a box or stool. This prevents increased strain on your legs.
Patient Success S P O T L I G H T “It was a great experience, that was very educational. I’mdefinitely stronger after PT than I was before I got hurt. Kevin and the staff made PT enjoyable.” - Michael
Do You Need PT? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions. 1. Does your head jut forward? 6. Is one hip higher then the other?
2. Is your head tilted to one side or the other?
7. Do either of your knees turn in or out?
3. Are the spaces between your arms and sides unequal?
8. Do your ankles roll in so that your weight is on the inside of your feet?
4. Is one shoulder lower then the other?
9. Is your chest sunken-in and your upper back rounded?
5. Are your shoulders drooped forward or pulled back?
10. Do you suffer from back or neck pain?
Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger
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How Your Poor Posture Contributes to Back Pain When your spine is not in proper alignment, themuscles, ligaments and joints are all under excessive strain, causing most episodes of back pain. The lower back supports most of the weight of the body and therefore is the most vulnerable to the effects of poor posture. Discs, which provide support between the spinal bones (vertebrae), are also affected from poor posture. However, with good posture, the spine is in proper alignment and the shock absorbing discs are not as subject to injury. Often with poor posture, the spine will become fixed in an abnormal position. This leads to the constriction of blood vessels and nerves over time. Furthermore, this causes problems with the joints, discs and muscles. It is important to take care of your spine. Good posture eliminates many of the health problems that can develop when the spine has an unhealthy posture. Since you performmany different movements and positions throughout the day (sitting, standing, bending, stooping, lying down, etc.) it is important to learn how to keep correct posture. Maintaining good posture during the day results in less back pain. When you correct bad posture habits, the new and improved movements tend to becomemore automatic and require very little effort tomaintain. At JointCare Physical Therapy we train you on the best way to attain and hold your posture throughout the day. We help you relieve your back pain quickly while improving your posture for maximum, long term results! Discover how our therapists can improve your posture and relieve your back or neck pain, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life.
Who do you know that needs our help?
Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely 9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to JointCare Physical Therapy & Fitness Center today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule a FREE consult!
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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy back and spine
WALL POSTURE
STANDING LUMBAR EXTENSIONS
Helps you to be more aware of your overall posture
Good stretch to help your lower back
Stand with good posture, feet shoulder width apart. Position your hands on the backs of your hips. Lean back, as far as you comfortably can. Hold for 10 counts. Slowly return to the start position. Repeat 6 times.
Stand with your heels up against a wall. Attempt to get your heels, buttock, shoulders and head to touch the wall at the same time. Hold for 10 counts. Repeat 6 times.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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Staff Spotlight
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Kevin Devenney Kevin takes a unique hands-on approach to physical therapy and couples that with his passion for functional exercise. His goal by combining the two is to empower the patient with the knowledge and confidence to sustain a healthy lifestyle beyond his care. He does not look at physical therapy as “treating an injury”, but rather treating a person who is in a state of injury. Kevin places his value on getting to know his patients; who they are, what their goals and expectations are, andmost importantly what they hope to attain through therapy in order to improve their overall health and well being. His motto is simple: intervene, prevent, and educate. Intervene using hands-on treatment to begin to decrease pain,
increase range of motion and improve a person’s overall wellness. Prevent injury by complimenting manual therapy with the appropriate exercise to increase strength and stability and reduce to risk for further injury. Educate individuals not only on how injury occurs but how to use the techniques they’ve learned to help avoid injury in the future. “Our goal is to teach people not only that is it possible to have a healthy, pain-free life, but show them how it can be accomplished through appropriate exercise, nutrition, and life style choices so that they can truly be healthy, in every way possible.”
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