Health and Wellness Newsletter by Lonoke Physical Therapy
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Plus: How your feet could cause your back pain...
Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain ?
Bed rest and inactivity have been shown to weaken muscles and bones. Whereas exercise in general, increases strength and flexibility of the muscles, aiding in healing through increased blood flow to the affected area. In our SPINE Program, our physical therapists put a plan together to ease you back into doing pain-free activities and we do this related to your individual health history, abilities, interest and availability. In addition to exercise, physical therapy utilizes a variety of gentle modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, massage, and thermal therapy to help relieve muscular spasms. Physical therapy excels in the use of muscular strengthening exercises to build stability. Treatment through our SPINE Program, instead of lying in bed at home, will help relieve your pain faster. This means fewer repeat visits to your doctor with the same complaint.
In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to activities, has been found to be much more successful to control back pain. This allows you faster pain relief and a return to normal pain- free activities. It has also been found that exercise and aerobic activity, like walking, assists in bringing nutrients to structures in the spine. Some of these structures, like the discs between your vertebrae, have a poor blood supply and rely on your body’s movements and aerobic activity to circulate nutrients. When a person is inactive, less of these nutrients are able to get to the structures in the spine to keep them healthy.
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When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road. Your feet and legs are much the same way. The greater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. When you run, your lower extremities absorb two to five times your body weight. This increased stress on your body can result in lower back pain. Poor mechanics of your feet and weakness in your legs can cause back pain. The feet play a major role in the comfort of your whole body. The old adage is often true, when your feet hurt, you hurt all over! As you walk, and your foot hits the ground, your heel swings from side to side. When moving properly, the foot is supposed to flatten and regain its arch during walking. If the heel is swinging too much, because of loose ligaments, the foot may flatten more than it should. In addition, if you have very stiff muscles and joints in the feet and lower leg, this can have the same result. If this happens, some of the joints further up the leg and even into your back are forced to support too much weight. The muscles then pull harder on these areas, making it more difficult for the tendons and ligaments to hold the bones and joints in place. This causes abnormal strain and results in inflammation and pain in these areas. It is important to consider the feet when determining the source of back pain. Fortunately, many of these problems can be improved by controlling foot and leg movement through proper physical therapy strengthening exercises. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Lonoke & ProMotion Physical Therapy. Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?
Back pain affects millions of Americans and for many it starts from the ground up. Ignoring how your feet affect the lower back can sometimes mean missing the source of back pain. When walking, the body must adjust to many forces, which affect both the feet and the spine.
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Patient Spotlight
Dale (pictured in middle) came to us with intense low back pain, and through his treatment here, he was able to return to his normal day-to-day activities including his hobby. He’s pictured here with his therapist Sarah (right) and our intern Kwame (left) on his discharge day. Check out his success story below. “When I started therapy I had constant low to mid level pain in my lower back. As the therapy progressed Sarah and Kwame worked withme to develop a program that targeted the problems I was having and to strengthen my muscles to help insure that the pain would go away and be less likely to return. I am a programmer and my job requires long stretches of time sitting at a computer. When I started here I could not sit for more than a half hour before my back was causing pain. Now I can sit for an hour or more if needed (though I do try and get up and stretch at least every 30 minutes now). My hobby is woodworking and it was getting harder and harder to spend any time in the garage working on projects because as I worked my back would start hurting. I can now spend several hours at a time working on projects without feeling any pain. Thank you so much for the work you have done with me and for taking the time to tailor my treatment to target my needs.” - Dale I can now spend several hours at a time working on projects without feeling any pain.
Staff Spotlight
Zan is our Chief Operating Officer. She grew up in Hermitage, Arkansas in Bradley County. She received her education at the University of Central Arkansas. While there, she obtained her Associates of Applied Science as a PTA. She is also certified in WorkSTEPS employment testing. When asked what her favorite part of working at LPT was, she said, “Serving our local communities. I’m from a small town and love meeting all the local people and developing lasting relationships with them.” Zan enjoys reading, playing the piano and organ and RVing. She has never had a cavity and says she is a foodie and that she is willing to travel for food.
Zan Jackson Chief Operating Officer
Wondering About Your Ache or Pain?
Outstanding Results I can now move freely! “Before physical therapy I was unable to do simple tasks such as bathing or walking the dog, sitting long periods of time at my desk or playing basketball with my son. After my treatments I can now move freely without pain and complete any task no matter how simple or strenuous it may be.” C.C. I am able to walk with less pain! “Since I started three weeks ago, I’m feeling much better. (I’m) able to walk with less pain in my back and hip.” J.M. Sitting is more comfortable! “I can stand much better and bring myself back up (from sitting) without assistance. Sitting is more comfortable. Getting into and out of a car is much easier. I’m now able to walk upright without slouching.” J.W.
We gladly accept most insurances, providing a great LOW COST SOLUTION to restore your pain-free movement! CALL FOR BENEFIT ANALYSIS Lonoke: 501-676-5540 ProMotion: 501-945-0200 Call with your question today and our staff will get right back to you, answering your question and giving you advice. Ask Us Your QUESTION!
Practice News
Zan’s birthday is October 31st – Let’s wish her a happy birthday.
Robin’s LPT anniversary is October 27th – Let’s wish her a happy anniversary.
Zan’s Sweet and Sour Meatloaf Ingredients: LOAF:
1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 1 teaspoon instant minced onion 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce TOPPING:
Preparation: Mix together beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs with your hands. Add onions and tomato sauce. Form into loaf in 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Drain grease off before adding topping. In saucepan, combine topping ingredients; bring to boil. Pour over meatloaf and bake 10 minutes.
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar (either white or red cider) ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy back
PRAYER STRETCH While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and/or buttocks. Hold for 10 counts. Repeat 6 times.
PELVIC TILT While lying on your back, use your stomach muscles to press your back into the floor. Repeat 6 times on both sides.
Good stretch to help your lower back
Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day
Care to Share Who do you know that needs our help? Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. www.simpleset.net
Each month we have a drawing for a Wal-Mart gift card!
Care enough to Share how physical therapy helped you. Who do you know that could benefit from therapy? Send them our way, they will thank you and so will we. Each month we have a drawing for a Wal-Mart gift card for our patients that refer people to us. Get in the game and get the word out. The more people you refer, the more chances you have to win.
Ms. Betty is pictured here with Sarah. We’d like to congratulate Ms. Betty because she was selected as our Care to Share winner for last month. Thank you for your referral, Ms. Betty! Congratulations.
Cut out the card below and give it to someone who could benefit from therapy.
Aches & Pains? We Offer FREE Screenings Your insurance will not be charged. Let Us Help You With Your Pain Call Today!
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