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YOUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER
“Find A Balance Between Arthritis & Activity!” LOW BACK, HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. (continued inside)
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“Play Without Pain!” YOUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER LOW BACK, HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN
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• Arthritis And Physical Therapy • Exercise Essentials • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease.The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America.
also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis—or osteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment.
MICHELE CHILDS PT/Owner
What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can
If you have suffered from pain due to arthritis, see one of our physical therapists at Village Physical Therapy to help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today at 719-577-4104!
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ARTHRITIS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical intervention may eventually be needed. During physical therapy, the individual is trained to reach maximummobility.They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, post- op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. Source:https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/ what-is-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/ causes/back-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back- and-hip-arthritis-pain https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac- joint-pain Call us today at 719-577-4104 to schedule an appointment!
Tamara earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from College of Southern Nevada in 1998. Since then she has practiced in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health settings. She enjoys manual therapy and especially the one on one time with her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, volunteering in assisted living centers, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. TAMARA ROBINSON, PTA Getting To Know The Village PT Staff!
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
They sure have helped us get back to our old selves!
At Village Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
Ask for Village Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
“I absolutely love the staff at Village Physical Therapy! My husband and I were in a car accident back in November and were referred to them. They sure have helped us get back to our old selves! They are so friendly and never make you feel like you have too many questions. They are also kid friendly; a few times we have had to bring our 2 year old and it is no big deal! They made sure he was safe and good to go for our treatment! That is a big deal to us! Last but not least, I love Kerriann! She rocks! She helps me get back to moving normal without any extra pain! Please go see them if you are in need of any kind of Physical Therapy.” - JoAnna B.
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Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.
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QUAD SET While lying or sitting with a small towel rolled under your ankle, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times.
You can find the FREE Hip, Knee & Leg Pain ebook download on our homepage at: villagept.co
If you have pain with this exercise, please discontinue and contact a physical therapist before resuming.
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