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from the injury itself, but even if it is from the arthritis, an improperly or poorly healed injury is a risk factor for developing arthritis in the first place. If that injury, say a knee dislocation or a “strained” back, had been treated correctly, you’d have a better prognosis and would have little — or no — pain. Another factor in treating injuries and pain of all kinds is that one injury often leads to another. We see this with knee and back injuries the most, which is why we gave that hypothetical phrase above. Not only will that dislocated knee put you at higher risk for arthritis 20 years down the line, but not healing it correctly will also have effects a lot sooner. You may develop a limp or a slightly different way of carrying yourself because of the pain that remains — pain that would have been gone had we healed it correctly instead. That change in how you move means that you’re now using muscles that you’ve never used before to stabilize, support, and mobilize. In turn, that puts you at risk for a different injury, like a strained back. Now, you have two injuries that aren’t healing right! And again, this is especially common with knee and back injuries because those parts of your body carry the weight and are very active, meaning a change there will result in changes everywhere! So now, years later, you come in to be seen for arthritis, knee pain, or perhaps because you’ve re-injured that same knee — eventually, you’ll need medical care one way or another. And this is where the chicken and the egg come in: You’ve got arthritis, knee pain, back pain, and possibly something else as well — like a broken or sprained wrist from falling when you re-injured your knee. Technically, you’re seeking medical treatment for the broken wrist — which is an acute injury that can be fixed — but what
about the underlying things that caused the injury in the first place? If we don’t treat them, you’re likely to come back to us again, just with a new injury. The “chicken and the egg” of it all is one thing that makes our job tricky, but it’s a challenge worth overcoming. We may not be able to treat everything the way it should have been treated back when it first happened, but we can untangle the web of cause and effect a bit and start to make things better. And if you have a fresh injury, it’s high time to get it looked at and spare yourself years of related injury and chronic pain. Either way, there is no point in putting off medical treatment for these sorts of things. It’s time to break the chicken and the egg cycle for good!
Grilled Corn With Plant-Based Aioli
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INGREDIENTS
• 4 ears corn, unhusked • 1 clove garlic • 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk • 1/2 cup sunflower oil • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar • Sea salt, to taste • 1/2 cup raw spinach
Really, we want to know. Many of us started 2021 with goals and a good feeling about the year — but by now, we may be sidetracked, totally busy, or even injured. At Professional Physical Therapy, we’re here to help you get back on track, no matter what you need to make it happen. From feet to neck, and everything in between, we have the tools to leave you ready and eager for summer to begin. It’s important to remember that pain is the body’s way of telling us “stop!” and there’s a difference between the burning that comes with regular exercise and the constant, worsening sharp pain of an injury. If your body is telling you something, do yourself a favor and schedule your next appointment by calling our office at 508-507-6100.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot, boil corn for 30 minutes. 2. In a large blender or food processor, add garlic, soy milk, sunflower oil, vinegar, and salt. Combine until smooth by pulsing the blades. 3. Once the aioli mixture is blended, add raw spinach and blend again. 4. Drain corn and transfer to the grill for 10 minutes, rotating as necessary. 5. Taste aioli for consistency and flavor. Add more milk or oil to thicken it and add more salt to taste. 6. Top corn with aioli and serve.
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