When you have an ache or pain it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is truly coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, doesn’t mean that is where the problem is coming from. Is it a disc, muscle strain or did you just plain overdo it?
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“It’s Time For A Pain Free Resolution!” DETERMINE THE ORIGINS OF PAIN
When you have an ache or pain it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is truly coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, doesn’t mean that is where the problem is coming from. Is it a disc, muscle strain or did you just plain overdo it? If you are suffering from back pain or neck pain, here are some questions it is important for you to answer, to determine the origins of your pain: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back (lumbar) pain may be because of a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical of restricted joints, tight muscle tissue and muscle weakness. Achy pain is typically a problem with movement due to poor functioning of the muscles and joints. Sharp pain can be a muscle spasm or even an impingement of a joint. Tingling sensations and pain can be from irritation to a nerve either from compression or inflammation of that area. How is the pain? Achy, sharp, tingling?
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Is the pain worse at a specific time of day? Achy, stiff pain in the morning can be due to muscle and tissue stiffness. Severe radiating pain to the lower back, buttock and leg with bending in the morning is an indicator of a potential herniated disc. Whereas pain towards the end of the day after moving and activity is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness as the muscles fatigue during the day. Do you have difficulty with prolonged sitting, standing or walking? Pain with prolonged standing and walking is typical of muscle fatigue of the spine as well as the hip muscles. It is typical to complain of pain to the low back and buttocks as your muscles cannot tolerate the activity. An easy test to check your hip strength is to lie on your side and lift your leg up 10 times. If you struggle with this, you most likely have hip muscle weakness. The good news is that with the right Physical Therapy treatment plan, you can alleviate these problem areas and prevent the pain from returning. There is a lot that can be done to help pain and the fastest way to relieve pain is to find out the true source and treat it. At Elite Physical Therapy, our therapists have years of medical training, specializing in muscles, joints and nerves, to determine where your pain is coming from. With specialized hands-on therapy, structured easy medical exercises and modalities, we can relieve your pain, get you stronger and put you on the right path to return to the activities you love to do, without pain. Call us today to find out more.
“I would like to thank the team at Elite Physical Therapy for everything!” “Let me ask you this question first! Why would anyone look forward to coming to Physical Therapy? Well I did, and the answer is simple. The whole staff at Elite Physical Therapy made it fun, personal and rewarding. Every time I walked in, I was greeted with warm, friendly greetings, and my Elite Physical Therapist was incredible to be around and work with, as was the rest of the staff. I was challenged every time and made to work harder. When I conquered an exercise my Elite Physical Therapist would take it away (like the marbles) and move me to a new harder one. I can feel and see the progress that was made thanks to her. So in closing, I would like to thank the team at Elite Physical Therapy for everything!” -B.C.
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Physical Therapy Treatment vs. Opioids For PainManagement Elite Physical Therapy recently attended the Rhode Island Medical Society’s Opioid CME Event at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Elite’s Regional Clinical Director, Katie Feroldi spoke to many Providers about the benefits of having their patients start early Physical Therapy treatment vs. Opioids for pain management. Advanced Training
Elite Physical Therapists recently spent a full weekend receiving advanced training in clinical assessment and the latest and greatest treatment techniques for painful shoulder problems.
Exercise Essential Try this simple exercise to help you feel better! If you experience any pain or difficulty with this exercise, call an Elite Physical Therapist to help you.
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DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING Lie on your back with your knees bent. Breathe deep, from the belly. Repeat 3 times.
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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.
Has Your PainReturned? 1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your Elite Physical Therapist.
2. Your Elite Physical Therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. 3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
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