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“Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain?” In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However 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. 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, our physical therapists put together an individualized exercise program specifically for you. They will help guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. FIND OUT HOW TO WAKE WITHOUT AN ACHE
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. 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
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.
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“Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?” UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN
When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road. Your feet and legs are much the same way. The greater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimesour legsarenotquitethesame lengthdueto jointreplacementsor arthriticconditions intheankle,knee,orhip.Evensmalldifferencesmaycause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in theanklecanalsocontribute tobackpain.When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause 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 focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or 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 done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at FYZICAL. Exercise Essential Alternative Arm & Leg Lifts Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm straight out in front. At the same time, lift opposite leg straight back. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Hold for 3 seconds.
January31st isNational Hot ChocolateDay ENJOY A CUP OF HAPPINESS!
What is it about hot chocolate that makes us feel so good? Aside from its ability to elicit nostalgic feelings of a “warm snuggle in a cup”, it is also good for you. Cocoa, contains many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and biochemical compounds – all of which give our body a satisfying health boost. It decreases risks of
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heart disease, lowers blood pressure, and increases the microcirculation in your skin (thus warming you). Chemical compounds in cocoa trigger the brain to release endorphins and serotonin which induce feelings of calmness, and reduce pain and stress. Dark ChocolateAlmondMilkHot Cocoa • 2 tsp Cocoa (or to taste)
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• 1 C almond milk • 1 tsp raw sugar • 1 pinch cinnamon
Heat milk to just before boiling. Add raw sugar and stir till dissolved. Stir in dark chocolate till melted. Stir in whipping cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Reveals How to Naturally Heal Back Pain and Sciatica for Good Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into you butt, groin or down your leg? Does your back ever “go out” if you move the wrong way? Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it?
If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) - the Lower Back and Sciatica Workshop may be a life changing event for you...
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Hello, Back pain and sciatica can completely ruin your life. I’ve see it many times.
• It can make you lean on the shopping cart when walking through the grocery store (how embarrassing) • It can take your focus away on enjoying your life...like spending time with your children or grandchildren... • It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do... • It can ruin your travel plans... • And it can take away your ability to live life...having to rely on others...or to wait for you to sit down for a minute. • And less movement and enjoying of life can lead to depression, increased stress and a sedentary life style (mostly sitting...not moving much) which leads to bigger health problems...and life problems.
Here at the Sciatica and Lower Back Specialists at FYZICAL, we’ve helped 1000’s of people from right here in Utah County.. .who have suffered needlessly with lower back pain and sciatica..it’s our specialty.
So by request, I’m hosting a Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop here at the FYZICAL office in Orem on January 29 at 7 p.m.
If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which actually stops them from healing • The 3 Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and Sciatica • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • How a problem in your back can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your leg... • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery
How Do I Register for the Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop? Go to get.fyzicalorem.com/jan2017 to register. Or you can call our office to register at 801-850-9146. When you register, we will send you The Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Worksheet which you will bring with you to the event. We only have 40 seats available for the event and this will be going out in some mailers and it will be promoted on Facebook/Social Media. So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now... Go to get.fyzicalorem.com/jan2017 to register. Or you can call our office at 801-850-9146. How Much Is It to Attend? The event is $10 when you register.. .this is a fully refundable deposit on your seat. Your $10 will be refunded to you when you attend the event... As a special Bonus...the first 10 people to call and register for the event will receive a McKenzie Lumbar Support. ($40 value)
All 40 attendees for the Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop will receive a Special Report: “The Top 10 Burning Questions for Sciatica”. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Kimball Taylor, DPT FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - Orem
PS -The first 10 People to call and register at 801-850-9146 will receive a McKenzie Lumbar Support. ($40 value)
PPS -This event is limited to the first 40 people to register. When you register, you can bring a guest at no additional cost (we do this because many people request to bring their spouse or other family member
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