Low back pain is by far one of the most common ailments ever experienced. Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life. For some, the lucky ones, perhaps, the pain is just for a day or two as a result of a particularly grueling day of yard work or a slip-and-fall accident that landed you flat on your bum with a bruise to prove it. For others, the low back pain is something that lingers for years and years, getting worse as a result of improper footwear or particularly unsupportive furniture, and never really healing or going away.
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Lowbackpain isbyfaroneofthemostcommonailmentseverexperienced.Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life. For some, the lucky ones, perhaps, the pain is just for a day or two as a result of a particularly grueling day of yard work or a slip-and-fall accident that landed you flat on your bumwithabruisetoprove it.Forothers,the lowbackpain issomethingthat lingers foryearsandyears,gettingworseasaresultof improperfootwearorparticularly unsupportive furniture, and never really healing or going away. It isestimatedthatone-halfofallAmericansexperience lowerbackpainannually, and it isconsideredtobethe leadingcauseofworkplacedisabilityworldwide—not just in theUnitedStates. It isalsooneof themostcommon reasons thatpeople misswork,and is thesecondmostcommonreason thatpeoplevisit thedoctor’s office.Whenyouputthosetwofactstogether,thecostofdealingwith lowerback pain really starts to add up. The average annual cost of dealing with back pain in the United States is $50 billion dollars. Unfortunately, a lot of those financial resourcesgo intodealingwithbackpainthroughpainmanagementandmedication, but that is not an effective long-term solution for dealing with back pain. A far
conductedbymedical researchersat theUniversityofNorthCarolinaatChapel Hill.Researchersconsultedwithmembersof theNorthCarolinacommunitywho experienced back pain to understand what caused their pain, how frequently they experience the pain, and what the severity of the pain is like. They found by talking with household members across the state that the incidence of lower back pain has increased significantly since the last time this survey was conducted,whichwas in1992.Since1992, thepercentageofpeoplecopingwith lower back pain increased from just over three percent to well over 10 percent. This is a significant finding, especially when it was found that the increase in lowerbackpain remainedconstantacrossdemographics.A further interesting finding is that of those who experience lower back pain, 84 percent opted to seek medical treatment to address the pain, which was an increase of more than 10 percent in 1992. This means that while more people are experiencing back pain, more people are also seeking treatment for that pain, though there isstillanapproximate15percentof thepopulationwhoarecopingwithsevere lower back pain without treatment. For those, seeking support from a physical therapist could significantly improve quality of life.
healthier and cost-effective solution is through physical therapy. LOWER BACK PAIN IN THE UNITED STATES
Sources https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics
According to the National Institute for Health, the rates of low back pain have been steadily rising in the United States over the past 20 years.The study was
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Whenworkingwithaphysical therapist,youmayalsobeguided throughdifferent lifestyle changes that you can make that can help you begin to overcome your back pain with everyday activities.This can include: • Makingchanges to the typeofshoes thatyouwearso thatyourback isgetting moresupportwitheverystep.Sometimes,usingspecial insolescansignificantly improve your back pain. • Adjusting your sleeping habits, or perhaps investing in a new mattress so that your back has more support at night. • Using more lumbar support at work or on your commute by using a special chair or chair cover. Lowerbackpain isapain in thebutt,butyoudon’tneed todealwith itany longer. Reachouttoyourphysicaltherapistfor informationandsupportovercoming lower back pain, and finally find long-term relief. Are you suffering from low back pain? Call PhysicalTherapy of Melissa today at 972.837.4450 to schedule your pain screening! They visited with children who have now established small businesses such as rentinghigh-quality jewelryfortheveryspecialweddingoccasions in India,growing vegetablestosell inthe localcommunity,makingcoalfromtreestumps,andmore. Each of these many small businesses provides income for the children and their families moving them from poverty to a more sustainable lifestyle, which then raises the quality of life in their village. By investing in local, indigenous leaders in seven countries, Zoe’s distinctive, holisticmodelprovidesthevitalrelationships,training,andresourcestoempower young participants to overcome the isolation and stigmatization associated with extreme poverty. Young people are developed into leaders and given access to thebasictrainingandresourcesneededto:growtheirownfood,startbusinesses, enroll siblings in school, attend vocational training, grow spiritually, understand how to stay healthy and prevent disease, learn about child rights, and standing up for each other. NatandMichellewereamazedbytheprogressmade insuchashortspanoftime as these children have moved from poverty to successful entrepreneurs in their community. Ifyouwantto learnmoreabouttheZoeEmpowersprogramandeven donate to the program, please visit www.zoeempowers.org .
Physical therapy isagreat resource for lowerbackpainbecause itaddresses the cause of the pain, rather than simply attempting to hide the symptoms. Working with a physical therapist can help you to experience improved range of motion, to restore strength to muscles in your lower back that may have experienced atrophy through lack of use, and also reduce tension in your lower back muscles through targeted massage.
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In 2018, Nat and Michelle, owners of Physical Therapy of Melissa, joined their church on a mission trip with Zoe Empowers working in Chennai, India. Their church sponsored a group of impoverished, orphaned children for enrollment with the three-year Zoe Empowers program. A few weeks ago, Nat and Michelle revisited the same children and admired the progress being made toward their goals in the Zoe Empowers program. Nat states, “PTM’s mission is to provide our community with compassionate rehabilitation from our family to yours. It’s greatly rewarding to demonstrate our mission statement globally and to be able to make a difference in the lives of the children in Chennai. I’m impressed with the Zoe Empowers program and how it raises the quality of life for the participating children all over the world and the community in Chennai.”
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INGREDIENTS • 2 large beets • 4 long carrots • 2 apples
• 6 celery stalks • 2 limes or lemons • 2 inches of ginger
HEALTH BENEFITS • Immunity
• Kidneys • Pancreas • Digestive Tract
• Eyes • Liver • Spleen
DIRECTIONS Prepare beets, carrots, apples, celery, limes (or lemons) and ginger by chopping into smaller pieces before placing into a juicer. As the skin of a beet is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, it is recommended to leave the skin on the beet. Do not peel the ginger, which you will add to taste as ginger can be spicy. After all ingredients are added to the juicer, blend until juiced and smooth. Miracle Red Juice can be absorbed more easily on an empty stomach. Drink one glass every other day or as needed.
Icame toPTMhunchedoverandunable towalkwithoutpain.Dr.Burchel did a terrific job of running tests to determine where my pain was originating from and what exercises I should perform to help the pain. I needed to do at home to get me healed. If you are in need of physical therapy, PTM is the way to go.” - Jason F.
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