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Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? Physical Therapy Can Help!
I N S I D E Back Pain Prevention 8 Nutrition Tips For A Healthy Summer Exercise Essentials
Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be treated! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy, and medication. Where medication is considered, anti- inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications, and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help.
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine, and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift, or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches, and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: • Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
Call AIM Rehab Services Inc. to talk with your physical therapist today!
3. If further assessment is
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.
warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
Back Pain Prevention
Dr. Aime is the owner of AIM Rehab Services Inc. He has over 16 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and neurological physical therapy. As a Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer, Dr. Aime has an extensive background in the management of orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries, work injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal pain. He also has an extensive background in neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Balance and Gait disorders to name a few. Dr. Aime is committed to evidence-based practice and providing educational trainings to rehab clinicians. His extensive knowledge, research background, and clinical experience have enabled him to provide high quality physical therapy care. Staff Spotlight Dr. Esaie Aime, DPT, MS, ATC (Owner)
A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Postur When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders, and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. Thesemuscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running, and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain, or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
Vitamin Burst Smoothie
• 1/2 cup pineapple • 1 tsp freshly minced ginger (or more to taste) • Optional: 1-2 tsp raw honey; a handful of fresh baby spinach; 1-2 tbsp almond butter
Ingredients • 1 cup fresh orange juice • 1/2 cup milk (coconut, almond, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup mango
“Dr. Esaie Aime is one of the most dedicated and compassionate physical therapist that I have ever worked with. Two years ago, he treated me after some of the nerves were injured in my right leg. I couldn’t even walk, but he kept assuring me that the nerves would be regenerated as long as I kept working hard. My dream was to jog again and during each session, he reminded me of that. After many one-on-one sessions, I’m fully recovered and jogging regularly.” - K.E. Success Spotlight
Directions Add the ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the blender as needed. Add a drizzle of honey or extra ginger to taste, pour into glasses, and enjoy. Bursting with healing Vitamin C, this hydrating smoothie will increase the infection-fighting ability of your immune system.
Summer weekends at the beach, backyard barbecues, and outdoor dinners are finally here, but these gatherings are often loaded with high-calorie pasta salads, chips, ice cream, cocktails, and beers. Enjoy your warmweather favorites while keeping your nutrition in check with the tips below. 1. Drink green tea instead of sweet tea. Green tea has a natural component that helps speed up your metabolism. Skip the box tea and opt for the brew-it-yourself with boiling water and a tea-bag-type tea. 2. Serve seafood. Summer is the ideal time to get the freshest catch from your local grocer. Grill salmon, tuna, lobster, steamer clams, and calamari for a low-calorie, protein- packed lunch or dinner. 3. Don’t skip breakfast. When you wake up in the morning, your body is running on fumes. Eating a breakfast with protein, carbs, and healthy fat kicks your metabolism into high gear and provides energy for the day. 4. Enjoy summer fruits and veggies. It’s easy to sink into a vegetable rut, eating the same boring veggies week after week, but with summer comes fresh choices. Including a mix of in-season colorful veggies in your meals gives your body a nutrient kick. 5. Snack at work. Bring snacks to work and graze throughout the day. When you eat more often—five to six times per day—you’re far less likely to overeat and more likely to stay energized. 6. Hydrat often. The summer heat makes you more susceptible to dehydration. Start off your day by drinking two glasses of water and keep drinking at each meal, as well as before and after your workout, to stay hydrated. Carry a water bottle with you as a reminder to stay hydrated. 7. Recoverwith a post-workout shake. After exercising, blend your favorite summer fruits and a scoop of whey protein into a shake to kickstart the muscle-building process, help your body recover from training, and boost your energy levels. 8. Pr -plan your meals. You plan your weekend getaways and activities for summer. Why not your meals? Make it easy by preparing all of your food on Sunday so that you have enough meals for the week. The best part: You’ll save money. www.coreperformance.com/daily/live-better/15-nutriton-tips-for-a-healthy-summer.html 8 Nutrition Tips For A Healthy Summer
Exercise Essentials
Prayer Stretch We’re Staying Safe! While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and or buttocks. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Repeat as necessary. This is a good stretch if you sit at a computer all day. Exercises copyright of www.simpleset.net As some may know, the Department of Homeland Security has deemedphysical therapistsas “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, AIMRehab Services Inc. is remaining open and seeing patients during this time while taking the necessary precautions to make sure everything is sanitary and everyone is safe. Before and after every session, we are asking our clients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and facility as well as require all of our staff to wear masks as an additional measure of precaution. Finally, we have implemented infrared temperature checks and are providing gloves for all patients. To do your part to prevent the spread of this contagious disease, we ask patients that if you or your family are demonstrating symptoms of coronavirus—coughing, sneezing, or fever—please stay home. Additionally, if you or your family has been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of the virus, please notify us immediately, so we can take the necessary steps. Your cooperation in this tough time is what makes us able to continue to provide valuable services to you and your family. We appreciate your ongoing support.
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