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March Newsletter
• Physical Therapy Is an Effective Back Pain Solution! • Wisdom Warrior Challenge 2023 • Back Pain Prevention Inside:
Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?
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March Newsletter
Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?
The contributing factors often associated with back pain are: • Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e. prolonged sitting) • Spinal muscle and tissue damage (i.e. lifting strains or trauma from accidents) • Limited hip, spine and pelvis mobility • Limited muscle flexibility • Spinal/pelvic muscle weaknesses (aka “core” weakness) • Poor abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination (i.e. compensations due to injury) Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. They might assume nothing—except for medication and rest—can solve their back pain problem. There is little to no evidence of the benefits of acetaminophen, skeletal muscle relaxants, and lidocaine patches in the treatment of chronic low back pain.
Back pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions, affecting up to 80% of the population at some time in their life. Unfortunately, some studies suggest that up to 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific. This means that not only do people suffer from back pain, but the exact cause may be difficult to identify. For some people, when left untreated, lower back pain can even lead to long-term pain, dysfunction and even nerve damage. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. The good news is that with guidance from your physical therapist you can find solutions to your pain and how to manage it, so you can get back to living the life you enjoy! What We Know About the Causes of Back Pain Mechanical low back pain starts in and around the spine itself. The source of the pain comes from injury or irritation of the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments and other soft tissue.
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Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30252425/ • https://pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32669487/ • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29602304/ •https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006555. pub2/full?highlightAbstract=back%7Cexercise%7Cpain%7Cexercis •https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004057. pub3 full?highlightAbstract=back%7Cpain •https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/27285608/ • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2200681/ • https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/dont-take-back-pain-sitting-down mobilization manipulation, exercise instruction, education and techniques like the McKenzie Method and Therapeutic Yoga. These have all been proven to help alleviate pain and restore function. Physical therapists assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address ALL of them. Rather than focusing on one cause of your pain, your physical therapist will address all of the causes. We are skilled at hands-on intervention and exercise selection for the most comprehensive and appropriate intervention to help you resolve your pain and/or restore your function. You’re in luck: For most people, back pain resolves on its own. And for those that continue to experience pain, physical therapy can help. According to research on back pain, physical therapy treatments are effective for acute and chronic conditions. Physical therapy treatments for back pain include manual therapy, joint Physical Therapy Is an Effective Back Pain Solution!
Back Pain Prevention A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. 1 Limit Sitting For Too Long: Prolonged sitting is not good for your back, or your overall health. Although adjusting your posture while sitting can be helpful, a more effective option is to stand up periodically throughout the day. Limit your sitting to 30-45 minutes at a time. The results will be noticeable!
Use Good Posture: Our spine is designed to move which means our posture should also move. The spine does not like to remain in any one position for extended times. Most people slouch and then hold that position for extended periods of time. By finding a “good” posture you can counteract the slouch. When you’re standing, imagine your breast bone is lifted towards the sky. This will naturally cause your spine to straighten out — lifting you up — keeping your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. Use Strength Training: Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train the muscles of your hips, pelvis and spine — your core muscles.
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Patient Success “I write today to express
Wisdom Warrior Challenge 2023
again my appreciation for the exceptional quality of physical therapy offered by Liberty Rehab and for your courtesy in enabling me to participate in Liberty’s program. For scheduling reasons I happened
The Wisdom Warrior Challenge (WWC) is a unique track event for senior living communities! Involving more than 1,000+ participants in a national competition! The competition is broken down into several different distances and various age categories – including a wheelchair division! Join us by calling 305.699.4235 or emailing wisdomwarriorchallenge@gmail.com When: April 2023 (National Move More Month) Where: Individual Senior Living Communities Across The Nation - Like Yours! Price: Completely Free! Participants will receive stocked up swag bags, t-shirts, awards & more! Why: WWC helps to set goals, build camaraderie, and increases healthy lifestyles among residents. We are sponsoring Sovana in Stuart on 4/14/2023, and Arcadia Community on 4/20/2023.
to work with three different therapists: Dayang Chavez, Shelly Bertolami, and Michelle Cron. All are excellent — dedicated, energetic, knowledgeable, and creative. As you would know, all three have studied Parkinson’s disease and steps a person with the illness can take to lessen its effects. Equally impressive to me was the talent these three members of your staff have for combining discipline (keeping patients working) with a sprightliness that enables one to have fun while working. Your leadership in establishing an atmosphere that facilitates this attractive combination of qualities has to be a key factor in Liberty’s success in this regard. My thanks again for your hospitality, and every good wish for your and Liberty’s continued success.” — Thomas Pepper
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We have been dedicated to serving Palm Beach Gardens & Jupiter residents for 18 years. We provide therapy services to restore physical health, quality of life and overall wellness to the patient. Liberty Rehab provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to suit your needs.
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