Outpatient: Solve Daily Aches & Pains

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INSIDE: Simple Tips For Ache Relief

Daily Aches and Pains Holding You Back? Look No Further For Relief

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aches and pains that you just can’t seem to shake, give our office a call today. Why am I so achy? Overexertion is a common reason for achiness or pain. Let’s say you decide to start up a new physical routine. You’ve never been much of a runner, but you want to get into it. So, the first day you run, you push yourself to a mile. You didn’t think it sounded like too much,butyourbodywasn’tused to it.Your legs were overworked, and the tissues in your muscles got irritated, causing inflammation. Therefore, you wake up the next morning with sore legs. This is what happens when any part of your body is overworked. You may not notice it during the day while you’re moving, but inflammation can thicken overnight during inactivity, causing tissues to become inelastic. This can cause stiffness or pain in the morning, typically easing as you move throughout the day. However, the cause for stiffness isn’t always as cut and dry as, “I did an exercise I wasn’t used to so now I’m sore.” Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of your discomfort. That’s why it’s important to consult a physical therapist if your aches and pains persist.

How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Does your body feel stiff, like a brick that’s been plastered to your bed? Is it difficult to move your arms, legs, back, etc., without feeling achy, sore, or even painful? Does it feel as if your body is moving in slowmotion, your discomfort holding you back? Your body was made to move. Prolonged periods of inactivity can cause muscles and joints to constrict, resulting in pain or achiness - that’s why the mornings are typically the hardest for people experiencing these symptoms. However, the way that you live your daily life can also be a factor in daily aches and pains. Your body relies on certain physical responses to movement, such as posture, coordination, strength, blood pressure, etc. Everything you do has an impact on the way your body responds. If you live an inactive or unhealthy lifestyle, aches are certainly common. Conversely, if you have sustained an injury or strain from an overly-active lifestyle, aches will also be common. Whatever the case may be, physical therapistsarehere tohelp.Theirsole focus is helping you achieve your highest level of comfort. If you are experiencing daily Packages: Performance Training 4 Sessions: $280 ($70ea) 8 Sessions: $520 ($65ea) 12 Sessions: $720 ($60ea) Endurance, Strength, Speed or Tactical 1 Session: $75, Buddy Session: $65ea

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Simple Tips For Ache Relief

• Sleep! - This is probably the easiest step you can take to relieve common aches. Your body chemistry is delicate, and not getting enough sleep can affect that. This prevents your muscles and tissues from functioning as they normally would, resulting in stiffness, soreness, or achiness. • Stay hydrated - Drinking water is an important part of living a healthy, pain-free life. When you are dehydrated, your tissues become drier, which slows down normal chemical processes in your body. Your body is 70% water and your muscles are 80% water. When you don’t drink enough water, your body can become achy due to dryness. In order to stay hydrated, you should drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces every day. • Maintain a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables - Fruits and vegetables with bright colors often have a higher concentration of antioxidants and vitamins. By keeping these a consistent part of your diet, you can better assist your body in both repairing itself from pain or injury, as well as providing a preventative. Fruits and vegetables help your body in maintaining its normal functions. • Exercise regularly - Exercise allows your body to efficiently pump blood around your body. When you exercise on a consistent basis, muscles and joints remain warm, lowering the possibility of them becoming tight. • Keep a good posture - Slouching causes stress on the shoulders and neck, which can cause pain or achiness. If you sit at a desk or computer, it is important to get up every 30 minutes for a few seconds to stretch. Moving around or simply standing up after a

while is a great way to maintain a good posture, even if you don’t have a very active day. • Get a physical therapy consultation - If your aches and pains are persistent and aren’t going away despite your best efforts, it may be time to consult a physical therapist. They will help you determine the best course of action for your specific needs. How physical therapy will help: A consultation with a physical therapist will allow you to address the issues that you’re facing. It is always better to figure out the cause of your pain early on, rather than waiting until it gets worse.The earlier youmake an appointment, the easier the treatment will be. Your physical therapist will give you a muscle and joint evaluation to discover problem areas and determine exactly what may be causing your aches and pains. From there, they will create a personalized treatment plan for you that will help alleviate your aches. They are dedicated to your progress and genuinely want to see you feel better - so why wait? Say goodbye to your daily aches and pains with physical therapy today!

Call today to understand how you can remain active and find pain relief.

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8 Convenient Locations To Serve You! Covington

Auburn 701 M St NE, Suite 102 Auburn, Washington 98002 Phone: (253) 833-8766 Fax: (253) 833-6748

Maple Valley 26837 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE, Suite 200 Maple Valley, Washington 98038 Phone: (425) 413-4425 Fax: (425) 413-4429

Kent 8009 S. 180th Street, Suite 112

16720 SE 271st St, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 630-5808 Fax: (253) 630-6438

Kent, Washington 98032 Phone: (425) 226-7827 Fax: (425) 251-5757

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Ingredients •1¼ cups water • ¾ cup quinoa • 3 scallions, chopped • 3 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh ginger • 3 tbsp rice vinegar

www.outpatientpt.com Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Preheat grill to medium-high. Meanwhile, combine scallions, ginger, rice vinegar, lime juice, oil, tamari, honey, wasabi powder and ¼ teaspoon salt in a blender. Puree until smooth. Season steak with pepper and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Oil the grill rack. Grill the steak, turning once, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a clean cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain. Toss spinach (or kale or arugula), carrots, coleslaw mix (or cabbage) and ½ cup of the dressing with the quinoa. Divide the salad among 4 large bowls, top with the steak and drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon of the remaining dressing. An oiled grill rack keeps your food from sticking. Once your grill is good and hot, dip a folded paper towel in a little oil, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack

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Renton 3901 NE 4th St. Ste 112 Renton, WA 98056 Phone: (425)616-3841 Fax: (425)390-7425

Puyallup 2930 S Meridian Suite 120 Puyallup, Washington 98373 Phone: (253) 445-2733 Fax: (253) 445-2399

Kent East Hill 13106 SE 240th Street, Suite 103

Covington Satellite 27005 168th Pl SE, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 639-4788 Fax: (253) 639-4789

Kent, Washington 98031 Phone: (253) 631-1933 Fax: (253) 631-2094

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HAMSTRING STRETCH - WALL Lie on the floor in a doorway. Rest your leg against the wall. Scoot through the doorway until you feel a stretch up the back of your thigh. Hold for 6 seconds then repeat 10 times on both sides. Strengthens Legs Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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Packages: Performance Training Packages: Performance Trai ing

Endurance, Strength, Speed or Tactical 1 Session: $75, Buddy Session: $65ea Endurance, Strength, Sp ed or Tactical 1 Se sion: $75, Bu dy Se sion: $65ea

4 Sessions: $280 ($70ea) 8 Sessions: $520 ($65ea) 12 Sessions: $720 ($60ea) 4 Se sions: $280 ($70ea) 8 Se sions: $520 ($65ea) 12 Se sions: $720 ($60ea)

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Get Started Today! Call 425-413-4425 or email Hhumbyrd@outpatientpt.com coordination, focus, core strength, proper cool down, sports specific stretching, injury prevention and the importance of good nutrition. FREE Consultation! Get Started Today! Call 425-413- 425 or email Hhumbyrd outpatientpt.com and age a propriate focusing on all aspects of athleticism, proper warm up, sp ed, (ru ing mechanics), first step quickness, ag lity, strength, power, sports spec fi cond tio ing, balance, c ordination, focus, core strength, proper c ol down, sport spec fic stretching, injury prevention and the importance of g od nutr tion. FR E Consultation! The Athletic Performance programs are designed to be FUN and challenging, with specific movements that teach our kids the skills and disciplines that they can use in their chosen sport and in life. The sessions provide the kids with friendly competition to challenge them as they work hard to improve. The physical movements are sport and age appropriate focusing on all aspects of athleticism, proper warm up, speed, (running mechanics), first step quickness, agility, strength, power, sports specific conditioning, balance, The Athletic Performance programs are designed to be FUN and challenging, with spec fic movements tha teach our kids the skills and disciplines tha they can use in their chosen sport and in life. The sessions provide the kids with friendly compe tion to challenge them as they work hard to improve. The physical movements are sport

Howie Humbyrd Sports Performance Specialist, LAT/ATC, CSCS Howie Humbyrd Sports Performance Specialist, LAT/ATC, CSCS

Howie has been an athlete all his life, football, baseball, wrestling, soccer, motocross, and competitive softball. Howie Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a B.S. in Sports Medicine, and a B.S. in Exercise Science, with Minors in Health and Psychology. Howie has b en an athl te all his life, f otball, baseball, wrestling, so cer, motocro s, and compe tive softball. Howie Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a B.S. in Sports Med cine, and a B.S. in Exercise Science, with Minors in Health and Psych logy.

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8 Convenient Locations To Serve You!

Puyallup 2930 S Meridian STE 120, Puyallup, Washington 98373 Phone: (253) 445-2733 Fax: (253) 445-2399 Renton 3901 NE 4th St. Ste 112 Renton, WA 98056 Phone: (425)616-3841 Fax: (425)390-7425

Kent East Hill 13106 SE 240th Street, Ste 103 Kent, WA 98031 Phone: (253) 631-1933 Fax: (253) 631-2094 Maple Valley 26837 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE, Suite 200 Maple Valley, Washington 98038 Phone: (425) 413-4425 Fax: (425) 413-4429

Covington Satellite 27005 168th Pl SE, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 639-4788 Fax: (253) 639-4789 Kent 8009 S. 180th Street, Suite 112

Auburn 701 M St NE, Suite 102 Auburn, Washington 98002 Phone: (253) 833-8766 Fax: (253) 833-6748 Covington 16720 SE 271st St, Suite 200 Covington, Washington 98042 Phone: (253) 630-5808 Fax: (253) 630-6438

Kent, Washington 98032 Phone: (425) 226-7827 Fax: (425) 251-5757

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