Health & Wellness Newsletter by Reddy Care
HEALTH & WELLNESS Our Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
HOW REDDY CARE TREATS YOUR BACK PAIN About 31 mi l l i on Americans experience low back pain at one point in their lives. Most cases of low back pain are not caused by serious i n j ur i es , but are disc or a small tear in a disc that may irritate nerve endings. If caught early enough, changes can be made to decrease the negative effect on our bodies and limit long term debilitation. By: Dr. Veronia Nashed, PT, DPT
What do we do? We must decrease the inflammatory process and limit the amount of stress we put on our bodies every day. We must work smarter. Our spine is attached to three very important muscles: the diaphragm, the transverse abdominis, and the pelvic floor. If we can learn to strengthen these muscles and contract them when we perform daily activities, we will create stability in our back that will decrease pain tremendously. Our diaphragm is contracted upon minute inhalation. Secondly, our transverse abdominis is contracted when we are laying down and we flatten the arch in our back and bring our belly buttons to our spine. Lastly, we contract our pelvic floor when we contract the muscles we use to hold ourselves from going to the bathroom. If we can create stability in all three muscles, we will manage to create stability in our lumbar spine and decrease inflammation from overusing the muscles around our low back. As we grow older, our bodies need to be taken care of more and more. By starting small and working smarter we will be able to improve our activities of daily living and our quality of life. Don’t wait until your pain takes over your life.
developed over time. The three most common mistakes people make that prevent them from healing are: thinking medication will correct their underlying condition, thinking temporary back pain is not an issue, and that their problem is irreversible because they waited too long to seek treatment. Waiting too long for proper care will cause inflammation to become chronic and cause tissue shortening, which in turn causes decreased flexibility and increased pressure on the site of muscle attachment. Using pain medication as a “band-aid” will only disguise the real issue at hand and create a possibility of reliance on drugs. The inflammatory process is essential in the healing process of any tissue. However, if left untreated scar tissue will begin to accumulate and normal functional movement will be inhibited resulting in altered posture, limited motion, and fatigue. The most common causes of low back pain are postural instability caused by prolonged overloading of the muscle tissue, mechanical dysfunction such as a lateral shift or a leg length discrepancy, and a derangement such as a herniated
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Our News l e t t e r Abou t Your Hea l t h and Ca r i ng f o r Your Body
• The 7 Helpful Tips You Can Do On Your Own • In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Reddy Care Review • And More!
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ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULT Y JUST BEING ACTIVE? YOU CAN STAND TALLER WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
It is a common aspiration to become healthier, stronger, and more active. However, this can sometimes be a difficult feat, with lack of time, pain, injuries, or difficulty sticking to a nutritious diet. When you are in pain, undesirable chemicals wi thin your body are heightened, which can increase stress. As a result, your endocrine system becomes affected, which works to regulate the hormones in your body. Fortunately, the vast majority of aches and pains can be successfully treated by a licensed physical therapist. At Reddy Care , our t eam i s comprised of movement experts who have the knowledge and training to diagnose, evaluate, and treat any musculoskeletal condition that comes their way. To find out
more about how our services can help you live a healthier, stronger, and a more active life, contact our office today! YOUR HEALTH AND YOU: The term “health” is all relative. It essentially means that your body is operating at its highest levels of function in regards to breathing, circulation, digestion, and more. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be the most athletic person in the room. Any step you make toward helping your body function at i ts opt imum levels is a step toward becoming a healthier you. Your physical therapist can provide you wi th exerc i ses , st retches , and nutritional tips that can help increase your health and help you feel physically better overall.
INCREASING YOUR STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY: It is no secret that strength and flexibility both play important roles in your health. Did you know that there are approximately 642 skeletal muscles in the human body? Your muscles work hard, not only to help you move, but also to support your circulatory and breathing systems. When y ou b e come s t rong e r and more f lex ible, you become heal thier overal l . Our phys i cal therapists can guide you through proper exercises and special ized treatments in order to relieve your joint and muscle pain, increase your strength and flexibi l i ty, and improve your overall health. For more information on how you can become healthier, stronger and more active, give us a call today!
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THE 7 HELPFUL TIPS YOU CAN DO ON YOUR OWN
and por t ioned. By chewing your food thoroughly, you won’ t feel as i f you have to eat as much.
Phys i ca l therapy t r e a tme n t s c a n h e l p i m p r o v e your hea l t h , bu t they onl y work i f you apply heal thy l ifestyle choices in your everyday l i fe, as wel l . Some t ips you can do on your own to become heal thier, stronger, and more act ive include: 1. Taking care of aches and pains. Don’t let these long- term problems l inger. Contact us for professional help today.
5. Drinking more water. Water keeps your body systems funct ioning at an opt imum level .
6. Breathing! Work on your deep breathing in order to increase your oxygen intake and get your lymphatic system moving. 7. Getting enough sleep. Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is best to get into a rout ine where you are going to bed and waking up on a regular cycle. This helps your endocr ine system. Are you looking for assistance wi th increasing your heal th, strength, and physical act ivi ty? Our team at Reddy Care would love to help you l ive your highest qual i ty of l i fe.
2. Limiting your sitting. Get up every 30 minutes to walk around at work and home.
3. Getting out and moving. Exercise regularly, even if i t ’s just taking a shor t walk every day.
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4. Maintaining a nutritious diet and control l ing portions. Make sure your food intake is nutri t ious
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With early hospital focus on containing virus exposure and managing pat ient overf low, about 40% of pat ients never had a rehabi l i tat ion evaluat ion. Near l y 20% of pat ients lost so much abi l i ty f rom COVID-19 that they were not able to l ive independently after thei r hospi tal discharge. Reddy Care has created a post-Covid-19 rehabilitation program to help anyone that has suffered Covid-19 and experienced a decl ine in function.
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS
HELPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE MUSCLES AND RELIEVE PAIN
CURL UP Lie on back with one leg straight. The other leg is bent with the foot flat on the ground. Position your hands underneath your lower back. Tuck your chin and lift your shoulder blades off the ground slightly. Return to the start position in a controlled manner. Repeat 5-7 times.
GREAT NEWS! Reddy Care and Greenhaus have merged! It was great meeting everyone who attended our grand re-opening event and we are so exited to meet even more Greenhaus patients! Make sure to follow us on our social media to get all the latest updates on this clinic!
** Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. **
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R E D D Y CA R E R E V I EW I N-HOME PHYS I CAL & OCCUPAT I ONAL THERAPY “H I GH LY R E C OMME ND R E DDY CAR E . . .”
A l l s t a f f a r e f o l l owi ng t he mandated precaut ions by the CDC. Each pat ient is given a KN95 mask. Therapists wear KN95 masks, booties, face shield, gloves, gowns, safety glasses & carry sanitizing solutions and no-touch thermometers.
I can’t thank my therapist Renee enough. I have been an athlete my whole life and as an adult found a passion with bodybuilding. As a result of my years playing sports and normal wear and tear I tore my labrum in my hip which required surgery. Renee
answered all my questions during our first meet and really listened and incorporated my personal goals into my therapy. Sitting, driving, and walking were a challenge pre-surgery and all I wanted was to be able to get back into the gym someday. Renee customized a great plan for me and made changes as necessary. One day I walked in and she put surprised me with weight training using the machines and I was like a kid in a candy store. I could have cried. She knew I wanted it and delivered. Fast forward to 4 months later and I’m saying goodbye to an amazing, knowledgeable, and compassionate therapist and headed to the gym! Highly recommend Reddy Care and especially Renee.” - Reddy Care Patient
*WE GIVE ALL OF OUR PATIENTS A KN95 MASK*
If you don't qualify for home health care through a certified home health care agency or have been discharged and need more therapy, then WE CAN HELP!
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