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JOHNS CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY
The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body “Imagine How Much You Could Accomplish Without Pain!” HELPING ACHES & PAINS
WE LOVE REFERRALS!
Most of you are well connected with lots of friends and family in the area. I’m sure you know someone who is dealing with a pain problem. If so, we would be happy to help them out. Don’t let your friends suffer through the pain, refer them for physical therapy.
It is never a good idea to let aches and pains grow so severe that they interfere with your quality of life. These are a fewways to help alleviate any aches and pains that you may have: 1. Hot and Cold Therapy. Using ice and heat to manage pain is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Oftentimes, muscle pain develops as a result of injury or overuse and using over the counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help but combining thosemedications with repeated ice and heat therapy is a better strategy for reducing overall pain and tightness. 2. Rest. When you are experiencing pain in a certain muscle group, resting that muscle group is a good idea. Sleep, in general, is beneficial for helping decrease pain. Increasing the amount of sleep you are getting by just one or two hours per night could be beneficial in reducing your overall pain level.
3. Exercise. Lack of exercise can lead to stiffness and weakness in muscles and joints, and regularly stretching andmoving can help increase blood flow. Carrying excess weight can also lead to pain and discomfort, and exercise is beneficial in supporting weight loss efforts. Cardiovascular activities like walking, cycling, and swimming are especially good options for alleviating pain. Check with your physical therapist before trying a new form of exercise. 4. Physical Therapy. Physical therapy is an ideal solution for addressing pain, especially pain that develops following an injury or surgical procedure. Physical therapy programs use specialized hands-on techniques to target the causes of pain and improve a patient’s quality of life. Johns Creek Physical Therapy’s programs use a combination of exercise, stretching, manual techniques and modalities to alleviate pain and other issues. If you or someone you know may need relief from aches and pains, schedule an appointment by calling our office at 770-622-5344 or visit www.johnscreekpt.com.
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WHY DO YOUR MUSCLES ACHE?
After a career as the Recreation Director and Public Works Director in Rockdale County, GA, David is now a resident of Cumming Ga. David enjoys playing golf, working in his yard, traveling, and spending time with his eight grand kids. David first came to Johns Creek Physical Therapy in May of 2017 after attending one of our seminars for knee pain. He was expecting to have right knee replacement in the fall and the seminar was geared toward knee replacement surgery. As a result of the therapy David received his knee pain was completely relieved and he gained some much needed range of motion in his knee. He felt so much better that he actually Muscle pain is one of the most common forms of pain. It frequently develops as a result of injury or overuse and can develop almost anywhere in the body. It is most common in the arms, shoulders, legs, and back and neck. Sometimes, muscle pain will come and go, developing and then quickly subsiding before becoming a long-term issue. But this is not always the case. A sprain or strain of a ligament, which are the fibrous tissues that connect bones and joints, can cause long-term pain if correct healing does not occur. The most common issues of muscle pain are related to injuries, especially: • Neck and back injury • Shoulder injury • Sprain or strain injury • Stress from overuse or tension In some situations, muscle pain can also be caused by: • Certain medication usage • Fibromyalgia • Autoimmune disease • Other chronic concerns
In situations like these your pain may need to be addressed by a medical professional. Physical therapists are able to address the underlying cause of pain in many chronic conditions, such as in the cases of certain autoimmune diseases and fibromyalgia.
Most aches and pains are temporary and generally last 1-3 days. However, once muscle pain begins to go past 3 days without changing, or you feel the same aches and pains repeatedly, it’s time to give us a call as there may be an underlying problem such as muscle imbalance, or stiff tissues and joints. Call us today to learn more how we can bring you back to an active life! PATIENT OF THE MONTH: DAVID SMITH
cancelled his surgery! “I went to therapy after my previous knee surgery as well as for other problems I’ve had in the past. Johns Creek PT has the best Physical Therapy I’ve ever experienced! Thanks Marc and Staff!”
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He encourages us to keep going!
“I met Marc Stewart a few years ago when my doctor hoped I could avoid knee surgery. It worked until 2018 when I had knee replacement surgery March 8th of this year. I saw Marc a few weeks later for physical therapy. Marc gives me and all his clients the best of care. He has a wonderful staff. He gives me a lot of confidence and always listens to me and is very helpful. I really admire Marc because of the way he cares about all his clients and adjusts programs for all of us. He encourages us to keep going. He has a great sense of humor. I would recommend Marc Stewart to anyone who needs Physical Therapy whatever their situation.” - Carol G.
FREE BACK PAIN AND SCIATICAWORKSHOP
JUNE 9, 2018 10:00 AM • Do you suffer with nagging low back pain or sciatica? • Is your back pain keeping you from your favorite activities? • Are you tired of using medications or getting injections to treat your symptoms? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then you won’t want to miss the Low Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop! Here is some of what you will learn at the FREE WORKSHOP: • The 3 most Common Causes of Low Back Pain and Sciatica • Why the findings on your MRI may have NOTHING to do with why you are having Back Pain or Sciatica. • The #1 Single Biggest Mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make, which actually can stop healing.
REGISTER FREE NOW! Saturday, June 9 at 10am
Go to the link below to hold your spot. https://johnscreekpt.com/backworkshop Know someone who could benefit from the Workshop? Tell them to come!
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