Newsletter by Burlingame Physical Therapeutic Associates II
NEWSLETTER Burlingame Therapeutic Associates Is Celebrating Our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
March 21st • 11 AM-3PM We want to celebrate our 5th anniversary by thanking our current and past patients and their friends and family. We are providing a day of refreshments, snacks, giveaways and FREE CONSULTATIONS at our clinic! These consultations are ideal for people suffering with pain from: You’re Invited! Join Us For A Free Consultation If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping or driving then you should attend our open house! Contact us for more information at: 650-692-4811 www.burlingametherapeutic.com • Low Back • Neck • Arthritis • Sciatica • Hip • Shoulder • Elbow • Hand/Wrist • Knee • Foot/Ankle
NEWSLETTER
“GuideYour Little OnesPainFree!” HOW TO OVERCOME BACK PAIN
INSIDE: HowToTakeCareOfYourBack HealthyRecipe RelieveBackPainInMinutes PatientSuccessSpotlight
Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal, joint, and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you downright irritable and affect others around you. Why do I have Back Pain? Back pain occurs for a number of reasons, but has a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the spinal and core muscles of the trunk • Poor posture and strain on the spine from slouched sitting • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine from improper lifting • Limited flexibility of the spine, hips, and muscles of the thighs • Poor coordination of the abdominal, pelvic and back muscles
Most people don’t seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer from a nagging ache or pain in their back.They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people feel that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our spine specialists can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 650-692-4811 today!
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK 1. Keep a Good Posture
When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine, and hips in natural alignment. While sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly Picking thingsup isanormalpartofourday.Even ifyoupickupsomething light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.
5. Physical Therapy Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve. Call today to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help! 650-692-4811
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Healthy Recipe
LEMON ROSEMARY SALMON
INGREDIENTS • 1 lemon, thinly sliced • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 salmon fillets • Salt to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
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Patient Success Spotlight
“I am going to be a better golfer than ever because of my therapy.Thank you for all of your help.” - Diana “Lady Di” C. I am going to be a better golfer than ever because of my therapy!
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Stretches Lower Back www.simpleset.net
Do you or someone you know have back or neck pain? As a current or past patient, you have access to this valuable information, at your fingertips. Start feeling better today in the privacy of your home. Go to www.burlingametherapeutic.com, and scroll down to the middle of the page for your free download. This is the easiest way to get this information to our patients. Download and share with friends and family today! You can find the FREE Back and Neck Pain ebook download on our homepage at: www.burlingametherapeutic.com
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