Health & Wellness by Pro-Active Physical Therapy
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
RICK LEE, OWNER, PHYSICAL THERAPIST Getting To Know The Benton Physical Therapy Team &
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Early on in my career I was asked to work with a patient that had
Rick was born and raised in Hot Springs, AR. He graduated with a Masters of
multiple conditions and had not responded to other forms of treatment. He had not walked in months and this was going to be a last effort before considering him wheelchair bound. After working with him for one week he was on his feet and walking. The family and nurses thought that it was a miracle. It was not a miracle, the therapy simply worked! I realized that at that moment I could have a real impact on people’s lives and livelihood. Twenty- two years later, I continue to get excited over each patients recovery . - Rick Lee
Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. He chose Physical Therapy as his career because he wanted to combine his love for fitness and sports with his desire for working in the medical field. Rick has 22 years of experience in the field of Physical Therapy and has extensive training in Orthopedics and Manual Therapy. He has experience with most patient conditions including sports injury, surgical recovery, geriatrics, back pain and neurological conditions. www.bentonphysicaltherapy.com www.malvernphysicaltherapy.com
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
OVERCOME BACKPAIN&GETMOVINGAGAIN! Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? &
INSIDE: • How To Take Care Of Your Back • Healthy Recipe • Patient Success Spotlight • Practice Spotlight
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Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal, joint, and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the U.S. population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you downright irritable and affect others around you. Why Do I Have Back Pain? Back pain occurs for a number of reasons, but has a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the spinal and core muscles of the trunk. • Poor posture and strain on the spine from slouched sitting. • Repetitive injury to muscles around the spine from improper lifting. • Limited flexibility of the spine, hips, and muscles of the thighs.
Most people don’t seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer from a nagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people think that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain. Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our physical therapists can help you return to a more active and pain-free life.
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK
1. Keep a Good Posture When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine, and hips in natural alignment. While sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles.This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused on a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.
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5. Physical Therapy Our Physical Therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve. Call us today to schedule an appointment. 5 9 6 2 7 9 7 5 8 4 2
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Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain .
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INGREDIENTS • 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats • ½ cup of ground flax seed • 1 tablespoon of black chia seeds • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon • ½ cup of raw honey • ½ cup of peanut butter • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder • ½ cup of dark chocolate chips
SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the finger tips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. Strengthens Core www.simpleset.net 3 8 9 7 1 4 6 2 5 3 8 1 7 6
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds, cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and vanilla protein powder to food processor. 2. Pulse until ingredients are blended (about 7-9 times). 3. Add mixture to a large bowl, add in chocolate chip. Stir to combine. 4. Form energy bite mixture into 1” balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. 5. Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours. 6. Serve! Author: Krista@https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-energy-balls/
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What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is a primary care patient focused health profession that is dedicated to: • Preventing and managing pain, physical impairments, disabilities and limits to physical activity. • Improving and maintaining functional independence and physical performance. • Promoting fitness, health and wellness. Physical therapy’s unique contribution to health care stems from its advanced understanding of how the body moves, what ailments prevent it from moving properly, and how to restore mobility. Listed below are areas of focus, but not limited to, that our clinical staff can assist you with. 3 8 1 3 7 5 4 7 9 2 5 9 1 6 2 4 4 3
We have and will continue to recommend Benton PT to anyone.. “ Several family members have had to have PT, and the quality of care friendliness of the staff, and care and concern are unsurpassed. We have and will continue to recommend Benton PT to anyone we know who needs excellent care. Y’all are the best! ” – Laura T.
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ATTENTION Back Pain Sufferers
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