Health & Wellness Newsletter: Physical Therapy Solutions for Hip and Knee Pain by Restore Physical Therapy
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Knee & Hip Pain Relief
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RESTORE PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP RESOLVE YOUR PAIN!
Do you have pain in your hips or knees when trying to enjoy leisurely walks, climbing stairs, or bending down to retrieve a dropped item? Hip and knee pain can limit your ability to perform and enjoy daily activities. Fortunately, at Restore Physical Therapy, our therapists can teach you how to find relief and get back to doing what you love!
for walking, stairs, and bending or kneeling movement. This is also why things can go wrong, resulting in injury and pain. Pain ensues if the cartilage wears down or is damaged due to age or injury. It is also possible for the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip and knee to experience pain from overuse or trauma. No matter the source of pain, we offer solutions to help you resume your normal activities. If your hip or knee pain limits you from living the life you want, don’t hesitate to contact Restore Physical Therapy as soon as possible. We’ll help you get moving freely once again! What Causes Hip and Knee Pain? There are many reasons why you may be experiencing hip or knee pain. Some of the most common causes include: Arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common causes of hip and knee pain. Arthritis causes inflammation of the joints and can lead to a quicker breakdown of cartilage in the hips.
Your hips are ball and socket joints, meaning that your femur (thigh bone) fits perfectly into your pelvis (hip socket). There is a cushion of
cartilage in your hips that helps prevent friction as your hip bone moves within the socket. The knee joint is also one of the most complicated joints in the body, as it has to bear up to 6 times your body weight when running or jumping. This incredible joint is vital
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This can lead to pain or stiffness with movement. Tears and ruptures. There are ligaments and cartilage in the hips and knees that are susceptible to injury, including tearing. Tears to ligaments leave the joints unstable, while cartilage tears typically affect your range of motion. Most tears result from some trauma or sports-related accident. Bursitis. Bursae are liquid sacs that can be found between tissues. They help ease friction from tissues running together; however, they can also become inflamed due to overuse and trauma, resulting in pain. So, if you feel achy after walking too far, it may be your body’s way of telling you you’ve done too much! Strains and Tendonitis. Muscles or tendons can become strained and/or inflamed due to overuse and repeated activity. This causes inflammation and fraying of the tissue, resulting in pain. Although it is less common, fractures and dislocations are possible due to accidents or diseases such as cancer. This is something to keep in mind as you participate in physically demanding activities and hobbies. If you are experiencing pain from a recent slip or fall, you may be feeling the symptoms of a fracture or even a dislocation. It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary
How Physical Therapy Can Help Hip and Knee Pain Our physical therapists are movement experts! We will start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify all the factors that may be contributing to your pain. This will consist of a thorough history to understand more about the training schedule, the demands on the body, and the athlete’s overall health status. We will use this information to develop a comprehensive program that includes targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and any appropriate pain relief technique for the best possible outcome. Rehabilitation should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible. Our physical therapists will determine the injury’s severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations that may affect the athlete’s recovery, stability, or strength. Physical therapy will provide the foundation for success while reducing future injuries! Contact Us Today! At Restore Physical Therapy, we can provide you with a joint analysis to determine any problem areas in the hip or knee joints and treat them accordingly. Any problems that are discovered early ensure that your joints are working at their peak performance. Call today to schedule a consultation with one of our expert physical therapists and discover how you can live life with freely moving joints!
Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! •Relieve your pain •Improve your gait and balance •Save time •Save money •Improve your health naturally CALL Today! 856-396-8131
Call 856-396-8131 today and find relief from your knee & hip pain.
Patient Success Stories
Relieving arthritis or joint pain may be easier than you think! The solution may be as simple as paying attention to what you are eating in order to avoid inflammatory foods that often lead to pain. What Inflammatory Foods Lead to Pain? Eating highly processed foods (such as pasta, bread and crackers — especially those containing gluten) creates inflammation in the body. This inflammation then leads to the actual physical pain that you may feel in your knees and joints since the joints are particularly vulnerable to inflammation. Foods with gluten, trans fats, — found in snack foods like chips and pastries — and high sugar — that handful of M&Ms from your coworker’s desk — all cause inflammation. For many people, dairy products are also inflammatory. Staying active is also important to maintaining healthy joints. At Restore Physical Therapy we can help develop a fitness plan to keep you feeling stronger, better, and more active. Call today to get started. Eating Habits and How It Affects YOUR JOINTS
“Dave and the entire staff made my PT experience an extremely positive one. I was pushed to do the exercises properly if I expected to get the maximum benefit, but Dave gave consideration to just how much I was physically able to do with my back injury. My goal on arrival at Restore was to be able to play an entire round of golf without
pain and I am now able to do that. I’m now playing twice a week (at age 74) and I have Dave and the Restore staff to thank for that.” —Mike D. — Actual 5 Star Google Review
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Stride Stretch
Start by standing in front of a chair. Place one foot firmly up on the chair and step your other leg back so that it is straight. Place your hands on
your hips and shift your weight forward, tucking your pelvis
and squeezing your butt. Shift until you feel a stretch in your hip on the side of the back leg. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat with opposite leg.
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