Advanced Rehabilitation: Living Life Without Back Pain

Health & Wellness Newsletter by Advanced Rehabilitation Inc.

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

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ANDREA MADDOX, PTA Questions &Answers With Tell City Clinc’s

Where did you grow up/attend school? Heritage Hills What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Vanilla What is the craziest food you’ve ever eaten? Chocolate Covered Grasshopper What’s a good book you’d recommend? “ The 5 Love Languages”. What 3 things would you want to have if you were on a deserted island? An endless supply of steaks, Fire starter and a Pan. What is your most memorable vacation? Mackinac Island

What’s your nervous habit? Do not have one.

What’s one of your favorite quotes? “Life Has No Remote Get Up And Change It Yourself”. What TV show are you currently addicted to? The Good Doctor What pops into your head when you hear the words “scary movie”? The Conjuring Tell me about your family. I live in Santa Claus with my husband David and our dogs Sadie and Nacho. We are also expecting a baby boy in October.

Inside: • Living Life Without Back Pain • Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain? • Sudoku Puzzle • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

ADVANCED REHABILITATION, INC. P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y

LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN “Time To Tackle Simple Tasks Pain Free!”

In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to activities, has been found to be much more successful to control back pain. This allows you faster pain relief and a return to

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normal pain-free activities.

Bed rest and inactivity have been shown to weaken muscles and bones. Whereas exercise in general, increases strength and flexibility of the muscles, aiding in healing through increased blood flow to the affected area. It has also been found that exercise and aerobic activity, like walking, assists in bringing nutrients to structures in the spine. Some of these structures, like the discs between your vertebrae, have a poor blood supply and rely on your body’s movements and aerobic activity to circulate nutrients. When a person is inactive, less of these nutrients are able to get to the structures in the spine to keep them healthy. In our Spine Care program, we look at your individual health history as well as your current mobility level and interests. Following a thorough exam, our spine specialists will develop an individualized

treatment program specifically for you. We combine our expertise in manual therapy, exercise prescription and patient education to relieve your pain, restore your function and prevent your symptoms from recurring. We want to be your partner in health to guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to that aching back!

“I felt like a million bucks!” “I came in with horrendous back pain. I work full time, run a farm, and am a father to small children. My back was not allowing me to take care of business. I came to ARI with a desire to get limited mobility with my back and my life. After two sessions, I felt like a million bucks! I got more than what I expected in terms of the results. Amanda, was excellent in her administration of my therapy. Many thanks ARI!” - Jason H. Patient Success Spotlight

Stay updated on times and dates of our beneficial workshop sessions. Check out our website for more info about our upcoming workshops!

ARE YOUR FEET CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN?

When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect.  Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road. Your feet and legs are much the same way. The greater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimesour legsarenotquite thesame lengthdue to joint replacements or arthritic conditions in the ankle, knee, or hip. Even small differences may cause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in the ankle can also contribute to back pain. When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Advanced Rehabilitation Inc.. If you are suffering with back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!

Healthy Recipe

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup finely chopped red onion • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Salmon Burgers

• 1 pound salmon fillet • 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce • 1 large egg white • Cooking spray • 8 slices focaccia, toasted

DIRECTIONS Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine hot pepper sauce and egg white in a small bowl; add egg white mixture to salmon mixture, stirring well to combine. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add salmon patties, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve patties on toasted focaccia.

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