If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling the effects of 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.
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DR. ANDREA MANGANIELLO
Andrea Manganiello, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed Doctor of
her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University in Durham, NC. Andrea is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has previously worked as a personal trainer. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, being outside, and playing a variety of sports. Some of her favorite sports includebasketball, golf, flagfootball, ultimatefrisbee, and disc golf. She also has her private pilot’s license and enjoys flying her family and friends in gliders and single engine aircraft.
Physical Therapy. She strives to deliver the best care to her patients by providing hands-on care and creating individualized exercise programs to fit their needs. She is driven to see her patients improve their quality of life and reach their personal health and mobility goals. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Health Science in 2015 fromPoint Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. In 2018, she received
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RELIEVING LOW BACK, HIP, &KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN NEWSLETTER The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling the effects of arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly54.4millionU.S.adultsarediagnosedwithsome 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 toeliminate thementirely. Ifyouhave regularachesandpains, keep reading. We have a solution. 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. 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 tissues in our body such as bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease causing chronic inflammation • An immune system dysfunction, leading to chronic inflammation such as Rheumatoid arthritis
• Genetic factors contributing to wear and tear of Osteoarthritis • Changes in metabolism, such as elevated uric acid which can lead to Gout Once the inflammatory process has started many activities such as walking can aggravated symptoms in the lower back, hip and knees. When chronic inflammation is present and if there is weakness in the muscles, more strain is placed on the joint which can lead to further wearand tear. This iswhyexerciseand interventionssuchasPhysical Therapy can be very helpful to reducing the effects of arthritis. When muscles are stronger there is less loading or pressure on the joints of our body. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, often termed as wear and tear of a joint. It occurs most in our weight bearing joints suchas the lowback,hips,kneesandankles. When thecartilage– the slick, cushioning surface on the ends of bones – wears away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Over time, joints can lose their cartilage and pain may become chronic. Risk factors include excess weight, family history, age and previous injury (an anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, tear, for example).
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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
When the joint symptoms of osteoarthritis are mild or moderate, they can be managed by:
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Balancing activity with rest Using hot and cold therapies Regular physical activity Maintaining a healthy weight Strengtheningmusclesaround the joint for added support
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Using assistive devices Taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers or anti- inflammatory medicines Avoidingexcessive repetitive movements
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Regardlessof thecauseofarthritis,physical therapyservesapurpose in mostcases.Often,severearthritismay requiremedication,hotandcold 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 maximum mobility. 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.
Sources 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
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INGREDIENTS • 1 lb tomatoes, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon chopped basil • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1 small red chile, seeded & minced • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 12 ounces linguine • 3 baby zucchini, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile and olive oil. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the 1/4 cup of grated cheese, toss again and serve in bowls, passing more cheese at the table.
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