WHAT CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY DO ABOUT IT?
stretching and strengthening certain muscles of your body, including problem areas such as your neck and back. Taking even a small amount of time to walk or jog around the neighborhood every day can highly improve your overall gait. 4. Set up your office properly – If you work from an office all day, it is important to have a proper ergonomic setup. Make sure that you are at a proper height with your desk chair and computer, so you don’t have to slouch or lean forward. Additionally, make sure your chair has the proper lumbar support needed to help you sit straight while you’re working. These simple steps can help tremendously with your overall posture. If these at-home treatments don’t work, it is important to consult help from a physical therapist. Simply standing up straight is a fight against gravity, and if you have been standing the wrong way for several years, it may be difficult to change it on your own. However, physical therapists are dedicated to getting you on back on track to a pain free, and risk free life. They will evaluate your posture and gait to determine the best treatments necessary for you, and then they will create a treatment plan unique for your needs. They can improve your posture, eliminate your pain, and get you back to doing the activities you love to do. If you are experiencing pain, and you think it may be a result of your posture, give us a call today . We will help you get back to a comfortable posture with just a few sessions.
It can be difficult to correct poor posture, but there are a few steps you can take on your own to try and help: 1. Sit properly – If you are at a desk for extended periods of the day, make sure your stance is okay. Sit upright, place your feet flat on the floor, and try not to cross your legs. Make sure there is a small gap between the back of your knees and the chair. Having a chair with strong back support and padding is also recommended for making your upright position more comfortable. 2.Take stretch breaks – If you are an office worker, it is not secret that most of the day is spent with limited levels of mobility. It is important to make sure that you get up every 30 minutes or so, and take a small walk, at least for a minute or two. This will help in loosening up your muscles and joints, as well as initiating a stronger blood flow.
3. Exercise – Exercise is incredibly important, especially if your job produces several hours of inactivity. When you exercise, you are
Healthy Recipe
Patient Success Spotlight
• 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts • ½ cup crispy brown rice cereal • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats • ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds • ¼ cup dried blueberries • 6 dried apricots, diced • 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips • 5 tablespoons brown rice syrup
EATING WELL ENERGY BARS
“Now I am much better and no longer feel any pain...”
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Combine peanuts, rice cereal, oats, pumpkin (or sunflower) seeds, blueberries, apricots and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Drizzle with syrup and gently stir until thoroughly combined. Spread in the prepared baking pan. Coat another piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the bar mixture, sprayed- side down. Place another pan on top and press firmly to compress the mixture. Remove top pan and foil. Bake until just beginning to turn golden at the edges, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut in half, then cut each half crosswise into 6 bars. Let cool completely before lifting the bars off the foil.
Success Story: Emma S. “After a previously successful visit to Star PT last year, I requested to come back again this year for treatment on my shoulder. The staff members were always right there, ready to help me through all sorts of exercises. Now I am much better and no longer feel any pain in my shoulder. Thank you for your dedication and service!”
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