Low back pain is by far one of the most common ailments ever experienced. Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life. For some, the lucky ones, perhaps, the pain is just for a day or two as a result of a particularly grueling day of yard work or a slip-and-fall accident that landed you flat on your bum with a bruise to prove it. For others, the low back pain is something that lingers for years and years, getting worse as a result of improper footwear or particularly unsupportive furniture, and never really healing or going away.
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Did You Know That You Have Direct Access to Physical Therapy? It’s Easier To Get Physical Therapy Than You Think! Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a physician referral is not needed. In the state of Pennslyvania, you have direct access to physical therapy! You Have the Power to Choose! Just as you can fill a prescription for medication at a pharmacy of your choice, you can choose where to receive physical therapy as well. Taking care of yourself means taking charge of your healthcare, so remember that regardless of which physician you see, you have a choice when it comes to physical therapy. Choose Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy today. We can set you on the path to pain-free living so you can get back to enjoying the things you love most.
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The Ideal Treatment for Low Back Pain Low back pain is by far one of the most common ailments ever experienced. Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life. For some, the lucky ones, perhaps, the pain is just for a day or two as a result of a particularly grueling day of yard work or a slip- and-fall accident that landed you flat on your bumwith a bruise to prove it. For others, the low back pain is something that lingers for years and years, getting worse as a result of improper footwear or particularly unsupportive furniture, and never really healing or going away. cost of dealing with back pain in the United States is $50 billion dollars. Unfortunately, a lot of those financial resources go into dealing with back pain through pain management and medication, but that is not an effective long- term solution for dealing with back pain. A far healthier and cost-effective solution is through physical therapy. state that the incidence of lower back pain has increased significantly since the last time this survey was conducted, which was in 1992. Since 1992, the percentage of people coping with lower back pain increased from just over three percent to well over 10 percent. This is a significant finding, especially when it was found that the increase in lower back pain remained constant across demographics.
Lower Back Pain in the U.S. According to theNational Institute forHealth, the rates of low back pain have been steadily rising in the United States over the past 20 years. The study was conducted by medical researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Researchers consulted with members of the North Carolina community who experienced back pain to understand what caused their pain, how frequently they experience the pain, and what the severity of the pain is like. They found by talking with household members across the
A further interesting finding is that of those who experience lower back pain, 84 percent opted to seek medical treatment to address the pain, which was an increase of more than 10 percent in 1992.This means that while more people are experiencing back pain, more people are also seeking treatment for that pain, though there is still approximately 15 percent of the population coping with severe lower back pain without treatment. For those, seeking support from a physical therapist could significantly improve quality of life.
advanceaquaticpt.com It is estimated that one-half of all Americans experience lower back pain annually, and it is considered to be the leading cause of workplace disability worldwide—not just in the United States. It is also one of the most common reasons that people miss work, and is the second most common reason that people visit thedoctor’soffice.Whenyouput those two facts together, the cost of dealing with lower back pain really starts to add up.The average annual
Get to the Source of Your Pain with Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a great resource for lower back pain because it addresses the cause of the pain, rather than simply attempting to hide the symptoms. Working with a physical therapist can help you to experience improved range of motion, to restore strength to muscles in your lower back that may have experienced atrophy through lack of use, and also reduce tension in your lower back muscles through targeted massage. When working with a physical therapist, you may also be guided through different lifestyle changes that you can make that can help you begin to overcome your back pain with everyday activities.
This can include: • Making changes to the type of shoes that you wear so that your back is getting more support with every step. Sometimes, using special insoles can significantly improve your back pain. • Adjusting your sleeping habits, or perhaps investing in a new mattress so that your back has more support at night. • Using more lumbar support at work or on your commute by using a special chair or chair cover.
Lower back pain is a pain in the butt, but you don’t need to deal with it any longer. Reach out to your physical therapist for information and support with overcoming lower back pain, and finally find long-term relief. Contact Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy by calling 610-544-8500 to schedule an appointment at our Springfield or new clinic at Broomall. Let today be the beginning of back pain freedom! Source: www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness- Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics
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QUADRUPED ALTERNATE ARM & LEG While in a crawling position, slowly draw your leg and opposite arm upwards until both are straight and fully out-stretched. Return to starting postion and repeat the motion with the opposite arm and leg for a total of 8 sets.
INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/4 lb salmon fillets • 2 tsp olive oil • salt and pepper to taste • 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup water • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce • 3 tbsp honey • 2 tsp cornstarch • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • lemon wedges for garnish
DIRECTIONS: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan, place on a plate while covering with foil to keep warm. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, soy sauce and honey combination to the pan, and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespooncoldwater.Slowlypour thecornstarchmixture into thepanandwhisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Return thesalmon to thepanandspoon thesauceover the top.Sprinklewithparsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired. Recipe/Photo Courtesy: Sara of dinneratthezoo.com/honey-garlic-salmon
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1 Day of FREE Exams Including Free Education, Refreshments and a Meet & Greet with our new staff. At Your 20-Minute Free Exam: • The Physical Therapist of your choice will talk with you about the history of your problem, and measure your current strength and how well you are moving. • After a thorough exam, you will be given a summary of the cause of your pain or problem and a plan for successful treatment. The Exam is Ideal for People Suffering with: • Lower Back Pain
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