Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
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SEPTEMBER, 2020
IS BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN? GAIN RELIEF WITH HANDS ON PHYSICAL THERAPY
INSIDE : • Back Pain Prevention • Healthy Recipe
• Exercise Of The Month • Patient Success Spotlight
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Hands On Physical Therapy
SEPTEMBER, 2020
DISCOVER REAL RELIEF FROM BACK PAIN
• Limited hip, spine and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: • Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing— except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions. You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy and medication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help.
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BACK PAIN PREVENTION
Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you. Sources: http://www.apta.org/ https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back- Pain-Fact-Sheet
A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch.
HEALTHY RECIPE No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats • ½ cup of ground flax seed • 1 tablespoon of black chia seeds • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• ½ cup of raw honey • ½ cup of peanut butter • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder • ½ cup of dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds, cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and vanilla protein powder to food processor. Pulse until ingredients are blended (about 7-9 times). Add mixture to a large bowl, add in chocolate chips. Stir to combine. Form energy bite mixture into 1” balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve!
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AQUATIC THERAPY ALLOWS PATIENTS TO EXPEDITE THEIR RECOVERY. Aquatic therapy is frequently used as part of physical therapy to help patients recover from accidents, injuries, or even to regain function lost from a chronic illness. By performing physical therapy in water, a number of additional benefits can be achieved that will help speed up recovery, help reduce acute and chronic pain, and improve muscle gains. Aquatic therapy is performed in a pool that is 97 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and allows your muscles to relax, and improves circulation as well. Some of the benefits of aquatic therapy, like having fun, and introducing a change of pace, are obvious, but others such as the ones listed below are less obvious. • Buoyancy • Hydrostatic Pressure • Resistance • Increased Circulation We encourage our patients to bring water with electrolytes to keep their energy up.
“They are encouraging, patient and creative with my care.” “After my accident, I was sure it would take years to start to feel normal again but Jen and Joe helped me to start feeling myself within a short period of time. They are encouraging, patient and creative with my care. I recommend them highly.” - E. F. SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by your fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. Strengthens Back www.simpleset.net Increases core stability and prevents back pain EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
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