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Why You Don’t Have to Live With Low Back Pain
Do you suffer from an aching back? Whether it is a short-lived muscle spasm, or a long-term problem, your back is telling you something! Your spine is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, discs, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It is the hub of your nervous systemwheremessages to and fromyour brain travel to different parts of your body. It is so complex, that it takes years for you to master the ability to stand up straight, walk, and run. Inflammation weakens the spinal muscles and leg muscles, causing difficulty with everyday activities. Getting up and down from the floor, squatting, standing for long periods,
and even walking can become a problem. This can really affect your life and the longer the problempersists, themore long-termdamage can occur. Quickly Relieve Low Back Pain Most low back pain can easily be treated with physical therapy and chiropractic treatments and without the need for surgery, or prolonged medication. These treatments can reduce inflammation, restore proper function, restore normal back strength and prevent future injury. Maintaining and building muscle strength is particularly important to getting you back to doing the things you love to do, without worrying about the pain.
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Whether you have back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm / leg pain, we can help. Your spine must be flexible, strong, and healthy in order for you to maintain a pain free body. We ensure that you’ll achieve the best results for your back/neck pain with the Options Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spine Program. UPPER SPINE Pain or injury here is often responsible for headaches to the scalp and face. This area helps with overall body balance and the ability to rotate the neck. Conditions involving the upper spine often present as limited motion and contribute to a forward head posture. As a result, this increases strain on the neck causing muscle pain and tension. In addition, weakness and pain to the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers can be common. 3 Common SPINE ProblemAreas MID SPINE Pain or injuries here can cause limited motion and mid-back pain. The nerves exiting this area are responsible for digestion, heart and lung function. Limited motion here also increases the amount of strain on the lower spine. LOWER SPINE A common area of low back pain and radiating leg pain. This area can cause a significant amount of back pain because it is supposed to rotate with walking. Furthermore, this is a common area for disc herniation that can cause pain, numbness and tingling into the buttocks, thighs, legs or feet.
Wondering About Your Ache or Pain? ASK YOUR QUESTION!
Call with your question today and a clinician will get right back to you, answering your question and giving you advice. 973-826-0901
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I have had good improvements! “I initially came to Options because of my lower back pain and right leg pain due to 2 bulging discs. I had pain with gardening, walking, sitting for long periods of time, and sleeping. I would wake up with pain in my right leg. I have had an excellent experience at Options. They have friendly and helpful staff, especiallyNick andDr. Colon. I have toldmy friends and family and my orthopedic doctor about what a positive experience I had. Therewas always awarm, friendly atmosphere. Nick was so knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions for everyday activities. I feel the decompression treatment was a major factor in the reduction of my pain. I
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Health Tip: Prevent Backpack Back Pain
Here are some simple tips to make sure your student is not feeling back pain on top of loads of homework. 1. Try to limit the backpack load to less than 10 pounds. 2. Evenly distribute the weight throughout the backpack using
pockets and compartments. This will encourage better posture. 3. Wear the backpack higher up on the back with both straps tightly secured. This decreases the bag’s weight from the hips and closer to the person’s center of gravity and lowering the stress on the spine, improving balance. Use the cross-chest strap if your backpack has one.
You Don’t Have to Live With Pain
DO YOU EXPERIENCE BACK ACHES OR PAINS WITH THE FOLLOWING? Standing for more than 15 minutes Squatting up and down from the floor Sitting for long periods Running, walking, or physical activities
Getting out of bed in the morning Doing daily chores or activities
Look at your answers to this checklist then make the decision to get help today. Call Options Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation!
TANDEM STANCE Stand with one foot directly in front of the other so that the toes of one foot touch the heel of the other. Maintain your balance. Stay Strong, Stay Active Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? Who do you know that needs our help? • Move without pain • Bend and move freely THANKS FOR REFERRING: The best compliment we can receive is the referral of your friends and family! We would like to thank Olivia S, Dr. Mauti, Dr. Choi, Dr. DeFazio, Kevin Corriston, Esq., and Ricardo Caamano, Esq. for allowing us to help others achieve a healthier life.
• Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle
If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Options Rehab today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Pain Relief Consultation.
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