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Jim’s Fishing Trip inMaine June, 2017

Memorial day typically marks that time of the year when I take a trip to Maine to go bass fishing with my cousins, and although last year I was unable to attend due to work obligations, I made a point to be able to put this well needed trip on my schedule. Lake Kezar is such a beautifully scenic place to visit (Stephen King lives here) let alone fish… and even under a cloud filled sky with pouring rain and temps in the low 50’s, it’s still an amazing place to spend a few days. I know some people might consider this a vacation, but the fishing is actually the grueling part of the trip. Most days start at 5 AM with continuous fishing for the next 12 to 14 hours (that equates to over 2000 casts per day!), only taking a short break for a quick bite to eat and a fish “weigh-in” at lunchtime. At the end of every day, the angler with the heaviest fish is awarded a custom fishing hat for his efforts (which I have never won). At the end of the three days of fishing the angler with the heaviest total wins the coveted grand champion trophy (which I have never won). And the angler with the lightest total wins the “nice try” trophy (which I have never won and never want to)! This year was no exception, as I neither won nor lost but still had a great time! I still say the best parts of this trip are the time and camaraderie spent with my cousins and friends. The stories and laughter never seem to end! And capping the adventure off with a 2lb Maine lobster dinner is poetic icing on the cake. Until next year……

June, 2017

“Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain?”

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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. In our SPINE program we look at your individual health history, as well as your current mobility level and interests. Based on this, I’ll put together an individualized exercise program specifically for you. They will help guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. In addition to exercise, physical therapy utilizes a variety of gentle modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, massage and heat or cold therapy to help relieve muscular spasms. Our program will first relieve your pain and then provide exercises to restore your strength and instruct you in how to prevent your symptoms from recurring.

• How Your Feet Can Cause Back Pain • Find Out How To Wake Without An Ache • Healthy Recipe • Patient Success Spotlight

Dear Valued Client,

In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However

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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. 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.

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How Your Feet Can Cause Back Pain “Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?”

When your foot hits the ground, your wholebody feelstheeffect.  Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and joltfromtheroad.Yourfeetand legs aremuchthesameway.Thegreaterthe impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimes our legs are not quite the same length due to joint replacements orarthriticconditions intheankle,knee, orhip.Evensmalldifferencesmaycause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in the ankle can also contribute to back pain. When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makesthat leg“longer”whichcancause

the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focuson improvingthemusclesthatare weakandstretchingthosethataretight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. Ifwefindthatyouneedsometype ofmodificationtoyourshoesor inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be doneundertheguidanceandexpertise of our physical therapists at The Next LevelPhysical&OccupationalTherapy.

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Healthy Recipe

Coconut Gluten & Sugar Free Cake INGREDIENTS

Filling: • 1/2 cup sour cream & 1/2 cup Greek yogurt • 1/4 cup coconut milk • 1/2 cup unsweetened, dried coconut

• 1 teaspoon sea salt • 6 eggs • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk

• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter • 2 1/4 cup blanched almond flour • 1/2 cup coconut flour • 3/4 cup stevia blend • 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla • 1 teaspoon gelatin

DIRECTIONS Prepare2-8 inchcakepans.Traceacircleofparchmentusing thebottomof thepan, cut it out, and place it in the pan. Lightly spray around inside of pan with coconut oil cooking spray, or grease it with your finger tips. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius). In a glass measuring cup or pan, heat butter in microwave or over stove top until melted. Set aside. To bowl of food processor, add dry ingredients (almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, sea salt) and pulse for 1 minute, or until ingredients start to clump together. Separate egg whites into a clean bowl while adding the yolks to the food processor. Set aside whites. Pulse in melted butter,

coconut milk, and vanilla in food processor until batter is uniform with no streaks of flour, scraping down sides once. Usingamixer,beateggwhitesuntilsoftpeaks form.Addbatter from foodprocessor to egg whites. Beat together just until white streaks are gone. Scrape batter into prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick tester comes out clean. If making cupcakes, bake 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the top of cupcake comes out clean. When pans are cool enough to handle, run a knife around theedgesofcakesand invert themontocooling racks.Cool for1hourbefore frosting and serving.

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Direct Access At Next Level Physical Therapy Direct access saves you time by allowing you to come to us directly, without a doctor referral and see our therapists at The Next Level Physical Therapy. We can treat you without expensive tests. Therapy is a low cost value packed healthcare service. Jim Silvestri and his staff can start you on a program that’s perfect just for you and begin treating you right away. No wait, no hassle, with less out of pocket expenses. The following are just a few ways that physical therapy can help you: • Improve strength and flexibility • Increase your energy level to keep up with your kids • Up your game and stay healthy doing it • Avoid costly medication, painful injections or unnecessary surgery • Just flat out feel better everyday We would love to show YOU what our patients already know! Call The Next level and schedule your FREE DISCOVERY Visit today at 985-898-0721

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“I have a wider range of motion and much less pain in my hip!” Success Story: José J. “My experience here has been terrific. The exercises were challenging and painful at times, but they have helped my hip feel better and stronger. Everyone is awesome and encouraging, so the therapy didn’t seem as hard. I am glad I came here, and I hope to continue to heal with the home workout plan. Before physical therapy, I had limited range of motion and had pain with every lateral movement. Now, I have a wider range of motion and much less pain in my hip. Thanks again and hope to see you in Spain!”

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