Don’t Think You’re Stretching Enough? Consider Your Joint Mobility Instead
At Stretch Physical Therapy and Total Wellness, our experts are the only local specialists trained in diagnosing and treating the limited mobility in your joints. Patients who seek pain relief with this method will first undergo a consultation with our experts. In this mobility exam, we rate each joint as a pass or fail based on its ability to do what it’s supposed to do. Once we have these rankings, we can develop a treatment plan to get your joints back to performing optimally. These treatments can include strengthening exercises and manual therapy, each designed to target your joints’ specific needs. Besides relieving pain, there are serious benefits to improving the mobility in your joints. The largest of these is that you can prevent further injury and pain, avoiding the need for surgery. Once your joints loosen up and you can move freely, your risk of strains, sprains, and serious injuries decreases. Don’t live with joint pain any longer. Learn how the experts at Stretch Physical Therapy can help you feel younger and healthier with our mobility exams and treatments. Learn more by visiting StretchPhysicalTherapy.com or call 513-874-8800.
When you wake up with an aching shoulder, tight neck, or throbbing back, it can be difficult to not curse your aging body and blame yourself for not
stretching enough. But the source of your pain may not actually be found in your muscles. Instead, look to the joints that are being pulled by the muscles.
More specifically, consider the mobility of your joints.
All joints in your body are designed to move a certain way, and their functions are meant to help you do everyday tasks, like
walking or brushing your hair. But as you age, your body begins to naturally degenerate, and these joints tighten up. The real reason those muscles feel so tight is because your joints are actually too tight and are limiting your mobility. It’s a common side effect of aging, but it’s also completely treatable.
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Zucchini Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts
With raw zucchini, toasted hazelnuts, and a robust Parmigiano-Reggiano, this early summer salad is a delight of different textures and flavors that will make a great side at your next cookout.
Ingredients
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3 small zucchini (3/4 lb.) 1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
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Mint leaves, for garnish
Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
Directions
1. Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, slice zucchini lengthwise into extremely thin, wide ribbons. 2. Arrange zucchini ribbons on a plate, sprinkle with lemon zest, and drizzle with juice. 3. Drizzle oil over zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and toss. 4. Scatter hazelnuts over the top, garnish with mint and cheese, and serve.
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