“I was experiencing hip and low back problems. I had a very positive experience at CCMC PT and learned a lot of helpful information from their friendly staff. I have since considerably less pain ever since.” - Brooke R. “I came to CCMC PT with lower back pain and sciatica down my right leg and foot. Physical therapy has eased my pain, and the therapists gave me helpful exercises and instruction. I now know useful strengthening exercises.” - Allen T. “I was referred to CCMC PT for my sciatica pain. I came in with considerable pain, but through informative instruction about how to align my body, I experienced less pain and increased my flexibility. My therapist was very knowledgeable and empathized withmy condition. He helpedme to recover and work on exercises.” - Carmen F. SUCCESS STORIES Hear What Our Patients Are Saying
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Try this simple exercise to help keep you moving...
www.simpleset.net
PIRIFORMIS STRETCH Sit in a chair with good posture. Cross the ankle of the leg you want to stretch overtop of your opposite knee. Lean your trunk slowly forward until you feel a slight stretch. Hold, then return to the starting position. Repeat 6-10 times as needed.
If you’re suffering from aches and pains and think you may benefit from physical therapy, call 989.224.3000 (ext. 625) or visit ccmcphysicaltherapy.com today!
LOW CARB REC I PE
Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
• 1/2 lb ground turkey • 1/2 cup shredded cheese • 1 crumbled bouillon cube • 1 tbsp hot sauce • 1 cup chopped cilantro • 4 cloves garlic, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1/2 tsp red crushed chili pepper flakes (optional) • 3 tbsp butter (or substitute 2 tbsp olive oil )
• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized • lemon juice • salt (to taste) • black pepper (to taste)
Directions For turkey meatballs: Combine ground turkey, cheese, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, red chili pepper flakes, chopped cilantro and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well with your hands or fork to form medium balls. Arrange the turkey meatballs on a plate and set aside. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the turkey meatballs for 8-10 min on all sides until cooked through. While cooking, baste the meatballs with the mix of butter and juices. Remove to a clean plate and set aside. For zucchini noodles: In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp of butter; then add lemon juice, hot sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add zucchini noodles and cook for 3-4 min, stirring regularly, until zucchini is done but stillcrispand juiceshavereducedabit.Adjustseasoningwithsaltandpepperandgarnishwith more cilantro or parsley. Push zucchini on one side of the skillet and add the turkey meatballs back to the pan and reheat for about a minute. Serve immediately.
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker