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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

What Different Types Of Pain Can Tell You About Your Body “ Discover How You Can Spring Back Into Action Without Pain Naturally!”

When you have an ache or pain, it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is truly coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, doesn’t mean that is where the problem is coming from. Is it a disc, muscle strain, or did you just plain overdo it? We know it is important to gather all the right information first to make the correct diagnosis. That is why we thoroughly evaluate you first and

INSIDE: • What Different Types of Pain Can Tell You About Your Body • Patient Results • Exercise Essentials and More!

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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Low back pain: Early physical therapy helps reduce pain quicker!

Lower back pain is the second most common reason people visit their primary care physician. Second to the common cold, low back pain remains the most common cause of disability and lost time from work in industrialized countries. What does that tell us? It’s pretty darn common!! I think we have all been there… simple tasks like getting out of bed, brushing our teeth, or putting pants on seem like insurmountable feats when we have back pain! In a recent study, Fritz and colleagues (2016) demonstrated that patients who received early physical therapy intervention had a better quality of life. Early intervention was also more cost-effective, as compared to no intervention, one year after onset of lower back pain. A follow up study also demonstrated that patients who participated in physical therapy intervention earlier had statistically less disability as compared to patients who did not receive early physical therapy. So why does this matter?? Let’s ask a real patient… Meet Paul… Paul “threw out” his back when getting out of his car early one day. I think we can all relate to this story. He had a difficult time straightening up, he felt he was walking crooked, and he was in a fair amount of pain in his lower back. Paul started physical therapy 5 days later. After some moist heat, carefully tailored and gentle manual therapy, and education regarding his back, he left after his first day of physical therapy feeling less pain and feeling much more mobile. Within only 10 sessions of physical therapy, Paul was back to his old exercise routine and feeling great! Take home point: Having back pain doesn’t mean you need and MRI or surgery. Relief from your back pain is only a phone call away! Call JointCare Physical Therapy and start getting some real help! We are manual therapists who value a holistic healing approach to empower patients to help themselves. Moreover, we have direct access for

physical therapy in the state of NJ, which means you do not need a physician prescription to start physical therapy. If you haven’t had physical therapy and want to learn more, call for a FREE 15 minute consultation to learn how to get on the road to recovery today!

Resources:

1) Fritz JM, Kim M, Magel JS, Asche CV. Cost-Effectiveness of Primary Care Management With or Without Early Physical Therapy for Acute Low Back Pain: Economic Evaluation of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Spine. 2017 Mar;42(5):285-290. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001729.

2) Fritz JM et al. Early PhysicalTherapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2015 Oct 13;314(14):1459-67. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.11648.

3) Beattie PF.The Lumbar Spine: PhysicalTherapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence. Current Concepts of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition. La Crosse WI: 2011: 1-30.

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Pain Free & Active Lifestyle?” What Different Types Of Pain Can Tell You About Your Body

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work with your doctor closely. Being a physical therapist is much like being a detective of the body. Where did that pain come from, what type of pain is it, what are you not able to do that you want to get back to, how is your body moving incorrectly, etc.? If you are suffering from back pain or neck pain, here are some questions that are important for us to know, to determine the origins of your pain: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back (lumbar) pain may be because of a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical of restricted joints, tight muscle tissue, and weakened muscle strength. What type of pain? Achy, sharp, tingling? Achy pain is typically a problemwith movement due to poor functioning of muscles and joints. Sharp pain can be a muscle spasm, or even an impingement of a joint. Tingling sensations and pain can be irritation to a nerve either from compression or inflammation of that area.

Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger

We encourage our patients and members to develop a healthy lifestyle. Once discharged from therapy, we are offering you a free 30daysofourWellnessProgram! Please Note: If you are a patient or beneficiary of a federally funded health care program (including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Federal Employee Benefits) you are not eligible to receive this offer.

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“What our patients have to say...”

“I wanted to take the time to thank you and your team for letting me complete my shadowing with your practice. It was a great opportunity for me and it could not have been possible without you accommodating me. I especially want to thank Dan and Abby for letting me shadow them each day, and taking the time to answer all my questions.” -Elizabeth W. “JointCare is such a beautiful reflection of your love and concern for all of us. Your energy is contagious and we all benefit from your work and support.” -Jan “I came with Eve this week and could witness the great progress she has made THANKS TO YOU. We wish you the best and wanted to express the real appreciation of your work and passion for your mission.” -Michel R. “I learned so much from you all and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. I’ll never forget my experiences here.” -Lauren “Thank you again for your kindness and patience towardsme. I couldn’t have improved without you.” -Isabel “Thank you for helping me get better! I’m really glad that I’m fully able to play lacrosse without any pain.” -Hannah “I wanted to thank you for all your help and concern these past couple of months with my sciatica. Due to our physical therapy sessions, the pain was alleviated and I feel 100% better. The facility was always spotless andwell cared for. I noticed that someone was always cleaning & wiping down equipment. Having been at other facilities in NY & NJ for other needs, and I can honestly say this was the most clean & welcoming. You can be assured I will highly recommend JointCare PT to all my colleagues, family, and friends.” -Susan Z

“I just wanted to thank you and your staff for your continued wonderful treatment of our patients. Your availability and responsiveness has been much appreciated by all in our office.” -Dr. R “You were all so patient and kind with me. I learned so much from all of you, and I appreciate that you took the time out of your routine to fill me in on what you were doing. I know the whole concept of injury prevention & simple day-to-day ways to remain healthy will serve me well for the rest of my life.” -Lauren “Thank you for all your efforts and your wonderful patience. You have helped me get back onto the path to ‘wellness!’” -Leah S “Thank you for caring for me with gentle affection and amazing understanding. You gave me a place to feel comfort and faith to make myself feel stronger each day.” -Chris “I just want to say how impressed I amwith your facility. The attention to detail, the knowledge, and the time spent with each patient is second to none. It is really a great place and that kind of commitment is very rare in your business. Thank you for everything!” - John D. “Thanking you and your wonderful, kind team again for the profoundly healing experience at JointCare. It is truly a warm and special place of healing, love and light. I arrived feeling scared and broken and I left feeling confident, hopeful, and whole. May all good things come back to you.” - Lea C.

Your Body May Be Trying To Tell You Something “Why Am I Suffering From Aches & Pains?”

Does the pain travel to a specific part of the leg or arm, or does it spread over a wide area to the buttock, back of the leg, or arm? Wide-spread pain is typical of muscle strain, inflammation, and weakness. Patients will typically relate this pain with prolonged standing, walking, and other physical activities. This is due to the fact that the muscles cannot support the spine or hips, and thus become strained. Specific pain in a part of the leg or arm can possibly be nerve related. In either of these cases, it is important for you to seek out the right professional help. Is the pain worse at a specific time of day? Achy, stiff pain in the morning can be due to muscle and tissue stiffness. Severe radiating pain to the lower back, buttock, and leg with bending in the morning is an indicator of a potential herniated disc. Wide-spread pain is typically related to the lack of flexibility and guarding in the spine; whereas pain towards the end of the day after moving and activity, is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness as the muscles fatigue during the day. Do you have difficulty with prolonged sitting, standing, or walking? Pain with prolonged standing and walking is typical of muscle fatigue of the spine as well as the hip muscles. It is typical to complain of pain to the low back and buttocks as your muscles cannot tolerate the activity. An easy test to check your hip strength is to lie on your side and lift your leg up 10 times. If you struggle with this, you most likely have hip muscle weakness, which will cause a lot of strain to your spine. Most people with back pain have a lot of weakness with these muscles and many others. The good news is that with the right physical therapy treatment plan, you can treat these problem areas and prevent the pain from returning. There is a lot that can be done to help pain, and the fastest way to relieve pain is to find out the true source and treat it. At JointCare Physical Therapy, our SPINE Program determines where your pain is coming from and then quickly relieves it. Furthermore, you will get stronger and be on the right path to return to the activities you love to do, without pain. Call us today to find out more.

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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy body

KNEE SQUEEZE Stand with good posture, and a foam roll or pillow between knees. Reach overhead, engage core, squeeze foam roll or pil- low. Bend forward at the hips, reaching toward toes.

SUPERMAN Lie on your stomach as shown. Lift your arms and legs off the floor slightly at the same time.

Exercises copyright of

Helps with pain in the core

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Helps loosen tight muscles in the legs

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

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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