JohnstonPT: Don’t Ignore Back Pain

HOW CAN YOU FIND BACK PAIN RELIEF DURING PREGNANCY? 4 5 1 1 7 7 3 6 5 9 5

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At Johnston Physical Therapy & Elevate Physical Therapy, we offer prenatal and perinatal physical therapy treatments for pregnancy-related pain relief. At your initial appointment, you will be greeted by one of our experienced and dedicated physical therapists who will perform a physical evaluation in order to assess the nature of your symptoms. Your medical history and any health risks will also be discussed and taken into account prior to creating a treatmentplan.Afteryourevaluation,yourphysical therapistwillput together an individualized treatment plan for you, aimed at providing relief for your back pain and allowing for a smoother pregnancy. Treatment plans for prenatal and perinatal care related to back pain typically involvegentle therapeuticexercises,stretches,andmanual therapy.Theseare all done in order to relieve pain, strengthen your core muscles, and improve posture. Your physical therapist may also suggest additional methods and modalities, such as massage, ice and heat therapies or pregnancy support belt or brace, in order to provide additional relief and optimum function. For specificconditions,suchascasesregardingdiastasisrecti,condition-specific treatments will be designed to correct the symptoms. Diastasis recti can interferewith thestrengtheningof theabdominalmusclesandcause thebelly to “pooch.”Ourhighly-trainedphysicaltherapistsusethe latestevidence-based clinical knowledge in the field to identify and treat this condition, based on its severity and the personal needs of the patient. In addition to your back pain, our services can help provide relief for a large number of pregnancy symptoms you may be experiencing, including: • Pain during sexual intercourse. • Pain during exercise.

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Johnston Physical Therapy & Elevate Physical Therapy can help expecting mothers find relief fromprenatalpainsas theirbodiesexperience theeffects ofpregnancy.Ourphysicaltherapistswillalsohelp inaddressinganyproblems or questions that may arise during this time. You don’t need to suffer before your delivery. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, and we’ll create a plan to help you. By including physical therapy in your prenatal care, you’ll be able to relieve your pain and better prepare yourself for one of the biggest accomplishments in a woman’s life: delivering and caring for yourself and your baby. 4 3 5 1 2 2 8 4 9

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WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE & HERB DRESSING RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing • ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano • 1 medium clove garlic • ¼ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper

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Salad • 6 heads lettuce • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese • 3 pieces bacon, cooked & crumbled • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

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DIRECTIONS To prepare dressing: Place ¾ cup blue cheese, yogurt, oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until almost smooth. To prepare salad: Cut each head of lettuce in half lengthwise and place on a large salad plate. Dollop 2 tablespoons of the dressing over each serving and top with more blue cheese, bacon and scallions. Serve with extra dressing on the side, if desired.

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