Advanced Rehab: Don't Ignore Back Pain

Health & Wellness Newsletter by Advanced Rehabilitation Inc. Physical Therapy

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

Get to know our newest Office Administrator at our Jasper, Indiana clinic, A’Lynn Thewes: A’LYNN THEWES Welcoming Our Newest Office Administrator

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Jasper and attended school at Dubois.

What do you do in your spare time? In my spare time I love to hang out with family and friends. My husband Terry and I have been married for 26 years. We have 3 wonderful children: Morgan 24, Mariah 21, and Mason 19.

If you were dropped off on a deserted island what 3 things would you like to have with you? I would want a survival kit, an unlimited supply of Headquarters steaks (local restaurant), and a fully charged Alexa so I could interact and would be able to contact someone when I was ready to leave.

Inside: • 6 Back conditions Not To Ignore • Sudoku Puzzle • Your Back Hurt As You Get Older? • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe

ADVANCED REHABILITATION, INC. P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body 6 BACK CONDITIONS NOT TO IGNORE “Continue An Active Life Free Of Pain!”

Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? If so, you are not alone. Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives.Withoutproperspinemobility,stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment. There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones:

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1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. Pain, numbness and tingling can be felt down in different parts of the leg. 2. Sciatica: This comes from compression of the sciatic nerve by a muscle called the piriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord. 4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles and tendons. The rows of muscles that run up and down the sides of the spinal column, are the major muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis.

6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/bladder control. Medication and Bed Rest. Most lower back pain sufferers try over the counter drugs and bed rest. However, most self remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, bed rest is the wrong thing to do, because it can weaken the spinal muscles further. Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common activities such as lifting, bending or squatting. Most of us sit too much and this contributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a healthy back.

“I am now having pain free days for the first time in over 5 years!” “I came to ARI because I had been in pain for over 5 years. I had headaches, back pain, wrist pain, and swelling. I had trouble doing anything. It was hard to clean my house after work. I have been on pain medication for years. ARI really helped me to take control of myself. They have shown me exercises and other things to do to. Because of the work they do and the help they have given me, I am now having pain free days for the first time in over 5 years. I haven’t had a headache in over 3 months and I am able to do housework and more after a full day of work. I now know how to prevent my stiffness and pain. I have cut back on my medication by half and I am more active than I have been in years and can do more with my kids.” - Stephanie C. Patient Success Spotlight

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WILL YOUR BACK HURT AS YOU GET OLDER? If you think that growing older automatically leads to backpain, here’s somegreat news; it doesn’t! Many people suffer from pain, yet, they still believe their aches and pains are a natural part of aging. They’re not . Back pain is primarily caused by four main factors: • Spinal muscle weakness • Poor muscle or joint movement • Poor posture • Lack of spinal or pelvic muscle coordination Treating the Cause of Your Back Pain

The goal of our SPINE program is to find the root cause of your pain and correct it, not just treat the symptoms. By treating the root cause of the pain, you can achieve faster, long-lasting results. We provide the most advanced and effective treatments to each of our patients in a caring, friendly environment. Our highly trainedandskilledphysical therapistsuseprovenhands-on therapy techniques to helppeopleofallagesbecome freeofpainandgetback to theactivities theyenjoy. If your back pain prevents you from standing for long periods, bending down to pick up objects, or getting up and down from the floor to play with your children or grandchildren it’s time to come to Advanced Rehabilitation Inc. and restore your quality of life. Knowing the Right Expert to Help You PhysicalTherapists are medical musculoskeletal specialists, meaning we are the experts when it comes to the movement of the body and how the muscles, joints and skeletal structure work with one another. Effective physical therapy experts recognize that the best treatments are not modalities that depend solely on ultrasound, cold or heat therapy, but rather a skilled hands-on approach to examination and treatment. Studies have proven

that manual therapy and specific exercises produce better and faster results than traditional exercise based therapy. Ifyouaresufferingwithbackpainorknowsomeonewho is,callus today todiscover how we can finally help you become pain free and get back to the activities you enjoy. After all, you’re as young as you feel!

Lemon Rosemary Salmon Healthy Recipe

INGREDIENTS • 1 lemon, thinly sliced • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

• 2 salmon fillets • Salt to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

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3 7 FREE WORKSHOPS FEBRUARY 17TH & MARCH 3RD• 10AM We will be hosting two upcoming workshops! The Low Back Workshop will be held Saturday, February 17th and the Balance and Dizziness Workshop will be held Saturday, March 3rd Both workshops will be held at 10:00 am at our Tell City clinic. Register by calling the Tell City location, or online by using the following link: advancedrehabinc.ptworkshops.com/TellCity/ workshop?source=Newsletter ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS! 4 9 6 6 5 7 4 9 1 6 8

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