PIPT: Living Life Without Back Pain

UNDERSTANDING THEWHY &HOWOF BACK PAIN

There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. • Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improving blood flow and nutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. How Physical Therapy Helps. Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way to pretend that it isn’t. Simply going from sedentary activity to being active

and healthy isn’t an option — at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. Physical therapy can help you overcome back pain by giving you the knowledge and support necessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option to get off the couch and push yourself to reach new goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us.

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BOUILLABAISSE

• 1 tsp thyme • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

INGREDIENTS • 1 lbs halibut steak • 4 clams • 2/3 cup clam juice

fine strips • 2 cups celery, chopped • 1 cup asparagus, cut 1″ thick • 1/2 cup radish, sliced • 1 cup leek, sliced • 1 cup green onion, sliced • 1 garlic, minced • 1 tsp parsley, chopped

• 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 pinch saffron • hot sauce, to taste • 1 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 lbs lobster, fresh • 1/4 lbs shrimp, peeled, • 1/4 lbs crab • 2 1/2 cups zucchini, cut into

DIRECTIONS Sear halibut steaks in olive oil. Add shrimp. When cooked, set aside. Cook lobster in boiling water for 6 minutes, remove meat from shell. Set meat aside with the halibut and the shrimp. Set cooking water aside. Simmer lobster shells in clam juice for 30 minutes. Add 6 cups of lobster water to prepare a base. Sauté celery, garlic and paprika in the halibut pan for 5 minutes. Do not allow to brown. Add Tomato and Basil sauce and parsley. Cook for 4 minutes. Cook asparagus in salted, boiling water. Set aside. Sauté green onions, zucchini, radish and leek. Add asparagus. Add filtered base, saffron and thyme. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Add fish and reheat. Try this recipe and many others as a part of our medically developed ketogenic weight loss and weight management protocol at Partners. Losing weight can be a challenge, but the process of weight loss is simple. The Ideal Protein Ketogenic Weight Loss Protocol is a medically developed 4 phase protocol containing 2 key components – weight loss and a healthier lifestyle education so that you are empowered to sustain your weight loss results over your life course.

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