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MANAGING LOWER BACK PAIN IN THE WINTER
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Their hat and scarf were thrown aside after about 10 minutes of shoveling, once they star ted sweating. They got down the sidewalk with ease, breathing heavy but feeling good. It wasn’t until they tackled the ridge of packed snow, plowed around the cars into a dense mound, that they realized they were in for it. By the
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second to last ambitious shovel lift, they feel that familiar twinge in their lower back and by the next morning they can hardly get out of bed! Have you seen this situation before? Winters can be treacherous. Snow shoveling sends approximately 11,500 people to the hospital each year¹. On top of that, slips on ice forced around 42,480 Americans to miss work in a 2014 study by the bureau of labor statistics². Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of doctor’s office visits and results in work lost, pain medication and billions of dollars in US health care costs annually³. A curved snow shovel and some rock salt will only take patients so far. The good news is there are options. Whether your patients have a new injury, chronic pain, or are just having trouble moving around the way they used to, Excel Physical Therapy is here to help.
At Excel, every patient’s first visit will be a one on one, hour-long assessment with a doctor of physical therapy. Our physical
1 Watson DS, Shields BJ, Smith GA. Snow shovel-related injuries and medical emergencies treated in US EDs PMID: 20825768. 2 42,480 work injuries involved ice, sleet, or snow in 2014 : The Economics Daily: U.S. Bure [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2016 Feb. (Comparative Effectiven HA, Wyrsta NJ, Davenport TE, Egan WE, Gellhorn AC. Timing of Physical Therapy Initiation for Nonsurgical M Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 201
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therapists are specially trained to evaluate core, alignment, strength, and flexibility. Any deficits in these areas can lead to injury-inducing lifting technique. If these imbalances in bio-mechanics are not addressed, they can lead to wear and tear in the future. On top of that, repetitive lifting required for common activities like snow shoveling, moving boxes, and even carrying small children can fatigue muscles and place joints in positions that are vulnerable to injury. Luckily, our treatment model is designed for precisely these kinds of issues. Patients receive an individualized plan of care that is centered on your patient’s functional goals as well as the measurements we take in the initial examination. Our certified specialists tailor treatment to a host of orthopedic issues including disc herniations, arthritis, pinched nerves, scoliosis, sciatica and low back sprains. We utilize hands-on care with each patient to get to the cause of their problem and find the solution together. If you have any concerns regarding your patient’s pain or mobility leading up to this winter season, don’t wait for it to worsen! A growing number of studies suggest that early physical therapy can help improve outcomes and help decrease health care costs4.
Call us today to help your patients overcome any problems holding them back this winter.
s, 1990 to 2006. Am J Emerg Med. 2011 Jan;29(1):11-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2009.07.003. Epub 2010 Mar 25. eau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) 3 Chou R, Deyo R, Friedly J, et al. Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain ness Reviews, No. 169.) Introduction. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK350262/ 4 Ojha Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Effects on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Journal of 16;46(2):56-70. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.6138
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excelphysicaltherapy.com CALL 866-88-EXCEL TODAY! “My experience at Excel was extremely positive. My physical therapist was Steve Baron, PT, DPT, from the Jenkintown location. He was, at al l t imes, extremely professional . Steve real ly listened when I explained my pain experience. The therapy plan Steve came up with for my particular situation was outstanding. I came into the office the first time 5 weeks ago with lower back pain of a 10 out of 10 level. I am leaving today with no pain! I am so glad that my primary care doctor suggested Excel Physical Therapy. I will recommend your facility and Steve Baron, PT, DPT to anyone who needs PT.” - T.M. (Jenkintown Clinic Patient) “I am leaving today with no pain! I am so glad that my primary care doctor suggested Excel Physical Therapy.”
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