AdvantagePT: How Hips Can Cause Back Pain

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NEWSLETTER

WHAT’S REALLY CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN?

We Can Help You Discover the Cause!

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NEWSLETTER August 2019

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You’re One Step Away From Back Pain Relief!

Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day? Worried about lifting an object due to yourbackgoingout?Youarenotalone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. However, the majority of backpain isnon-specific,meaningthat there is not a primary cause, such as a fracture or disc protrusion. As physical therapists, we know that a highpercentageof peoplesuffering from back pain have 3 common problems or a combination of them all: • Poor posture • Weak core and gluteus muscles • Poor hip flexibility Howtighthip ligamentscancause low backpain. Yourhip jointshavetotravel through a very large range of motion. There are thick Y shaped ligaments that surround the hip joints called the

iliofemoral ligaments, which provide support. However, with prolonged sitting over weeks, months or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. Whenever you walk, instead of your hips moving naturally, the ligaments pull on the pelvis, which is attached to the spine. This causes inflammation, strain, and pain to the back muscles. Furthermore, the loss of hip motion can even cause your pelvis to tilt, altering the posture of your spine and increasing strain. By improving hip mobility, back pain can typically be relieved quite quickly. Whenyousufferfrombackpain,make sure that you have an expert physical therapist look at your movement. Even thoughyourbackmayache, itmaynot be the source of your problem. Call us today to discover how our programs can pinpoint the cause of your pain, relieve it quickly and teach you how to maintain a healthy spine.

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How Healthy Are Your Hips?

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FREE LOW BACK PAIN WORKSHOPS DETAILS INSIDE

22717 SE 29th Street Ste D10 Sammamish, WA 98075 Phone (425) 883-9631 Fax (425) 250-0575

7525 166th Ave NE Ste D225 Redmond, WA 98052 Phone (425) 883-9630 Fax (425) 250-0575

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HIP FLEXION AROM - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good posture. Lift one leg up. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to the start position with control. Alternate legs. Lower Body Stretch

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DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY We Are Proud To Offer

Lasertherapyusesaprocesscalledphotobiomodulation. Unlike medications, laser therapy reduces pain without undesirablesideeffects. It isalso important topointout that patients report long-lasting pain relief. While the number of treatments required may vary depending on the acuity of the condition, many patients experience lasting relief after only a couple treatments. With LightForce lasers, treatments are quick, usually 5-12 minutes depending on the size, depth, and acuteness of the condition being treated.

How Healthy Are Your Hips?

Try these simple tests to see if your hips are causing your back pain. You can easily check your hip motion by doing the following tests. If you discover your hip motion is limited, you feel pain or strong discomfort, it’s time to get your hips checked by our physical therapy professionals. Try these tests and see how mobile your hips are:

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Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out.

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• Cross one ankle above the other knee cross-legged in a figure 4 position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • This might indicate a hip motion problem and cause pain in the back or hip discomfort on that side. • Squat down as far as you can keeping your feet and heels flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side. Discoverhowourprogramstransformsyourpainfromapressingproblem to a distant memory, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel facing forward.

7525 166th Ave NE Ste D225 Redmond,WA 98052 Phone (425) 883-9630 Fax (425) 250-0575 22717SE 29th Street Suite D100 Sammamish,WA 98075 Phone (425) 883-9631 Fax (425) 250-0575

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FREE WORKSHOPS ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS!

REDMOND Low Back Pain • August 22nd

SAMMAMISH Low Back Pain • August 21st

We only have 20 seats available for the event. This event is FREE, but you must call to reserve your seat, so if you would like to attend, be sure to register now …call 425-883-9630. All 20 attendees for the Low Back, Shoulder, & Knee Pain Workshops will receive a Special Report: “ Top 10 Most Burning Questions For Pain”

Register by calling or online at our website Redmond: (425) 883-9630 Sammamish: (425) 883-9631

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INGREDIENTS • 12 oz water, milk, or yogurt •2scoopschocolateflavoredprotein powder

• 1 banana • 1 cup of spinach

• 2 tbsp of natural peanut butter • 1 tbsp cacao nibs or dark cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

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Patient Review “Before I came in, I had continuous pain in my lower right back and hip. I also had pain in my left foot from bone spurs. The pain in my back and hip has totally disappeared as has the pain in my foot. This has been a great experience.” - Joyce

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following: TELLTHEM TO CALLTODAY. THEYWILLTHANK YOU AND SOWILLWE! • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently & securely • Sit for long periods comfortably

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