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INTRODUCING OUR BEND DON’T BREAK PROGRAM (details inside)
DON’T LET BACK PAIN SLOW YOU DOWN
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Here’s a fact about back pain that may bring you some comfort: It’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the world. Around 80% of people will have back pain at least once. So, if you’re suffering now, you probably aren’t the only one! Of course, that thought does little to help if your back pain keeps you from performing day-to-day activities — as it often does. Back pain is often accompanied by mobility restrictions that make walking, rising from sitting or bending over difficult. And if left untreated, it can sometimes lead to long-term pain and dysfunction. At Fritz Physical Therapy, we know how debilitating back pain can be. Our team of dedicated physical therapists will help you understand the cause or causes of your back pain and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that will let you get back to the activities you love to do. Call our clinic today to set up your initial consultation! BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN? PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP! One of the reasons that back pain is so common is that it’s associated with several different injuries, underlying conditions, or lifestyle factors. That said, most back pain is non-specific, meaning it’s not caused by a specific disease or specific structural problem, but caused by mechanical issues. Mechanical issues are difficult to pinpoint and may include multiple tissues in and around the spinal joints. The first step in treating your back pain is understanding what’s contributing to it. Our therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation to help us learn as much as possible about your experience with back pain, including screening for any mobility limitations or weakness you’re struggling with. HERE ARE SOME OF THE MORE COMMON SOURCES OF BACK PAIN THAT WE SEE AT OUR CLINIC: • Strains and Sprains: A strain occurs when you injure the muscles in your back. A sprain occurs when you injure the ligaments that link your spinal vertebrae. Both can cause pain and limited mobility, and they often result from lifting with improper form (such as twisting while lifting) or attempting to lift something too heavy. (continued inside) CONTACT US TODAY! 412.278.1221 | FRITZPHYSICALTHERAPY.COM WHAT CAUSES BACK PAIN?
• Herniated Discs: Soft, flexible discs separate and cushion your spinal vertebrae. If one of those discs herniates — that is protrudes out — and irritates a nearby nerve, it can lead to intense pain, feeling “stuck” in a stooped over position, and often pain down the leg known as sciatica. • Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the world, occurring when the cartilage and bone tissue in a joint degenerate and become inflamed. While we often associate it with the hips, knees, or hands, it can occur in the spine, too. Spinal osteoarthritis is sometimes called spondylosis. • Lifestyle Factors: Several factors can contribute to lower back pain, including improper posture, prolonged sitting, or weakness in the muscles that wrap and support your spine (your core muscles). COMMON SOURCES OF BACK PAIN While back pain often resolves on its own within 1-3 months, physical therapy is an excellent choice for people with particularly intense pain or extremely restrictive mobility. It’s also useful for people with chronic back pain — defined as pain that lingers past that three-month mark. We customize all our back pain treatment plans according to your specific needs: the location and severity of your back pain, any mobility restrictions, your ability level, and overall goals. We’ll work to address the underlying issues causing your pain rather than simply masking the symptoms. WHAT TECHNIQUES WILL YOUR THERAPIST USE? • Manual therapy helps manage pain, promote blood circulation, and improve mobility. • A personalized therapeutic exercise plan improves the strength, flexibility, and endurance of your back and core muscles. Muscle weakness significantly contributes to lower back pain, so exercise is a must. • Specialized training , such as proper techniques and activities that simulate functional movements you’ll need to perform (i.e., squats, lunges, lifting, etc.). • Prevention strategies help reduce future back pain incidents. These strategies might include postural corrections or suggestions for at-home exercises, such as a walking program or regular strength and mobility practice. GET MOVING AGAIN WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY! Back pain is more than just pain. It can severely restrict your mobility, leading to less exercise and movement, further contributing to pain and dysfunction. Call us today to schedule an appointment! Sources: https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-low-back-pain •https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/32669487/ •https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004057.pub3/full
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INTRODUCING OUR BEND DON’T BREAK PROGRAM
We are excited to introduce our new “Bend Don’t Break” program at Fritz PT! The ‘Bend Don’t Break’ program consists of 2 services meant to keep you strong, flexible and ready to move! We will be adding additional services to this program during the year – so stay tuned! • StayStrong – 40 minute customized sessions with our specialist focusing on what matters most – Staying Strong so you can maintain pace with the responsibilities and adventures of life! Whether it is keeping up with household chores and errands or wanting to gain a competitive edge on the course or court, we design strength programs to match your exact level of expertise – thus improving your health without any significant fatigue or soreness to slow you down later! Don’t lose what you spent a lifetime earning – StayStrong! • Ready, Steady…GO! – 40-minute small group class led by Catherine that focuses on balance, posture and confident movement! Classes run 1x week for 6 weeks and are limited to 5 participants. Catherine will be with participants every step of the way as she guides the class through a variety of movements and challenges shown to improve coordination, balance and confidence. INTRODUCTORY PRICING: • StayStrong: $55/Session, 10 session packages at $45/session • Ready, Steady. .. GO!: $125/6 week Session; Classes meet 1x/week; Maximum 5 participants per class. Mention this newsletter when signing up for $50 off a 10 session StayStrong package or $20 off your Ready, Steady ... GO! 6 week session!
StayStrong & Ready, Steady ... GO! Sessions Are Led By Our Very Own Catherine Rodgers
Catherine brings over 40 years of dance and fitness experience to Fritz Physical Therapy. She holds a BA in Dance from Point Park University, and has taught ballet and modern dance in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and England. She was a member and soloist with Katja Biesanz Dance Theater in Los Angeles, and later served as Creative and Performing Arts instructor at Mattersey Hall College in S.Yorkshire, England. After returning to Pittsburgh in 2007, she became a Zumba and Zumba Gold instructor while working at Pitt, and soon added a Group Fitness Instructor certification through AFAA (Athletic and Fitness Association of America), followed by a Personal Trainer certification through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). Catherine uses an integrated approach incorporating posture, alignment and core strength to every move, because moving better = feeling better, and that makes each day more enjoyable! Catherine loves to hike and travel with her husband of 40 years and can still do ‘ninja moves’ with her grandkids. Catherine has earned and holds the following certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Silver Sneakers Instructor, Certified Revelation Wellness Instructor Space and availability is extremely limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis – email Catherine or Brian with questions or to register for services (crodgers@fritzphysicaltherapy.com, bfritz@ fritzphyhsicaltherapy.com) FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO A PAIN-FREE LIFE Are you ready to embrace a lifestyle that promises better mobility and less pain? At Fritz Physical Therapy, we are here to guide you every step of the way, fostering a future where you feel better, move better, and live better! Scan the QR code to get started today!
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