Pro-Active PT: Living Life Without Back Pain

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KRISTA KODER-PHYSICAL THERAPIST Getting To Know The Malvern Physical Therapy Team

When asked what her favorite part of the job is she says:

Krista is a current resident of Bryant, AR.She has 2 nieces that she loves to spoil and says they are the best in the world! She attended college at UCA for her undergraduate and Harding University for PT school. In her spare time she enjoys relaxing in her hammock and going to the lake. Krista participates in various community service projects throughout her church in Little Rock and surrounding communities. Krista joined our team in May 2018. She loves being able to help people return to their lives.

“Meeting people from all walks of life and being part of their journey

along the way.” - Krista Koder

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MALVERN Physical Therapy PRO-ACTIVE Physical Therapy BRYANT LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN Help Others by Helping Yourself First! PRO-ACTIVE Physical Therapy BRYANT BENTON Physical Therapy MALVERN Physical Therapy

INSIDE: • Understanding The Why & How Of Back Pain • Healthy Recipe For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Every movement, every motion is determined by the pain in your back. Standing,sitting, layingdown,driving,walkingor running— thepainpersists. In ages past, back pain was difficult to treat. If you experienced back pain, whether as a result of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even just as a result of aging, the answer was almost always the same: head home, take a long rest, and give your back time to heal. This isn’t the way that things go anymore, and for several reasons. To start, the world isn’t as forgiving. Heading home and taking a long rest until your back is healed may work for some, but not for most. With deadlines and carpools and work schedules to keep up with, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much time on the

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couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even weaken bone strength. This could lead to more long-term issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase strength and flexibility, supporting healthy muscles and bones, and therefore supporting ideal back health. Physical Therapy for Back Pain While rest and relaxation can help you overcome the immediate pain of a back injury, and may even be recommended by your physician in the early days followingan injury, it isnota long-termsolution.Physical therapyoffers a long-term solution to back pain by using targeted exercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Through a combination of strength and flexibility training that focuses on muscle development and joint movement, physical therapy can address the underlying cause of the pain and significantly improve your quality of life.

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UNDERSTANDING THE WHY & HOW OF 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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Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.

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Stretches Back

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LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Perform this 10-15 times in each direction.

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, & chopped

• 3 radishes, chopped • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1-1/2 tsp chopped jalapeno pepper • 1/4 tsp salt • Baked tortilla chip scoops

• 1 large tomato, chopped • 1/4 cup chopped onion

DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

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Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com HAVE YOU MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE? An insurancedeductible istheamountofmoneythatyoumustpaybefore your insurancecompanypaysforyourmedicalservices. Ifyourdeductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. 3 8 Patientswithfamilyplansor thosewhohavehadmajorsurgeriesorhave a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on theirout-of-pocketexpenses.Thismeansthatthecostofphysicaltherapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. Ifyouareclosetoorhavemetyour insurancedeductiblefortheyear,then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2019. Contact us today to schedule your appointment. 1 3 7 5 4 7 9 2 5 9

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