Patient Success Spotlight Everyone, including the administrative assistant were so friendly and helpful...
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“ I had the pleasure of working with Adirondack Therapy on getting my hamstring back in shape after surgery. This is the third time I’ve had to go to physical therapy and I couldn’t have asked for better therapist to work with me. Everyone, including the administrative assistant were so friendly and helpful with working with my schedule to fit me in 2-3 times a week. Michele, Jason, and Bill were so helpful in explaining why we were doing certain exercises and describing my progress and making sure I had the tools to continue the work at home during and after my therapy was over. Not only are all the therapist helpful and knowledgeable, but are so fun to talk to for the 60 minutes I spent with them. I’m very glad I found this recovery center, not only for the work I’ve had done on my neck, back, and leg, but for the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting while I was there.” – Rob A.
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune-Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably
� Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle ARE YOU HURTING YOUR NECKWHILE YOU SLEEP?
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today which can be very confusing for consumers. The best type of bed is the one that you try out and feel most comfortable using. Typically, a bed that is firm underneath, with a softer top helps to provide support as well as contour your body. If your mattress is old, then think about investing in a new one so that your neck and spine are supported well. The best positions to sleep in for your spine are on your back or sides. Avoid sleeping on your stomach since your spine ends up twisted, especially your neck. Over the hours of repetitive sleeping on your stomach, you can damage the joints of your spine and compress the nerves exiting your spine. Use a pillow to help support your body and take the weight of your legs off your spine. If you like to sleep on your back, place a pillow under the backs of your thighs and knees. This should place your knees in a slight, supported bend which takes pressure off your lower back. If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees. This helps keep the alignment of your spine, and takes the pressure of your upper leg off the spine.
Have 1-2 pillows under your head to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you need 2 pillows stagger them so that one pillow overlaps the other by one half. The lower half goes under the shoulders, while the upper half supports the neck. As part of our SPINE Program, our physical therapists can show you exercises, stretches and techniques to relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. If you are suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about our SPINE Pro-gram and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!
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