Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain?

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Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain?

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. In our SPINE Program, our physical therapists put a plan together to ease you back into doing pain-free activities and we do this related to your individual health history, abilities, interest and availability. In addition to exercise, physical therapy utilizes a variety of gentle modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, massage, and thermal therapy to help relieve muscular spasms. Physical therapy excels in the use of muscular strengthening exercises to build stability. Treatment through our SPINE Program, instead of lying in bed at home, will help relieve your pain faster. This means fewer repeat visits to your doctor with the same complaint.

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 normal pain- free activities. 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.

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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. When you run, your lower extremities absorb two to five times your body weight. This increased stress on your body can result in lower back pain. Poor mechanics of your feet and weakness in your legs can cause back pain. The feet play a major role in the comfort of your whole body. The old adage is often true, when your feet hurt, you hurt all over! As you walk, and your foot hits the ground, your heel swings from side to side. When moving properly, the foot is supposed to flatten and regain its arch during walking. If the heel is swinging too much, because of loose ligaments, the foot may flatten more than it should. In addition, if you have very stiff muscles and joints in the feet and lower leg, this can have the same result. If this happens, some of the joints further up the leg and even into your back are forced to support too much weight. The muscles then pull harder on these areas, making it more difficult for the tendons and ligaments to hold the bones and joints in place. This causes abnormal strain and results in inflammation and pain in these areas. It is important to consider the feet when determining the source of back pain. Fortunately, many of these problems can be improved by controlling foot and leg movement through proper physical therapy strengthening exercises. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Marketplace Physical Therapy &Wellness Center. Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?

Back pain affects millions of Americans and for many it starts from the ground up. Ignoring how your feet affect the lower back can sometimes mean missing the source of back pain. When walking, the body must adjust to many forces, which affect both the feet and the spine.

• Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger •

Don’t let back pain become a way of life Pinpoint the exact cause of your back pain! FREE BACK PAIN ANALYSIS

• Pain while bending or reaching • Soreness after sitting awhile • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins • Pain when trying to sleep • Pain when driving > 30 mins • Radiating pain to buttocks Do you suffer with any of the following symptoms?

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Patient Success Spotlight

An enjoyable experience! Jenna J.

“I have been going to Marketplace Wellness for physical therapy two years now. The entire staff is so pleasant and helpful. They are always encouraging you to do your best all while being thoughtful about your pain level. Dr. Nieto is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He’s pretty funny too, which makes going to therapy an enjoyable experience. I’m so glad that my doctor suggested I come here.”

Feel Better, No Doctor Referral Necessary

Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of California you have Direct Access to physical therapy! See our physical therapists for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Back and neck pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties

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Staff Spotlight

Denise Sanchez Authorizations Coordinator

I am the Re-Authorizations Coordinator here at Marketplace Physical Therapy and will be with company for 4 years next March. It has been a great experience being a part of a company that takes such great care not only of their patients, but employees as well. My time here has been well spent as I have been able to grow and learn in such a demanding field. I am excited to see what the future holds for this company and how we can continue to improve the quality of life for our patients.

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Wondering About Your Ache or Pain?

We gladly accept most insurances, providing a great LOW COST SOLUTION to restore your pain-free movement! CALL FOR BENEFIT ANALYSIS Call with your question today and our staff will get right back to you, answering your question and giving you advice. Ask Us Your QUESTION! CALL US TODAY 951-684-2874

What is Good Physical Therapy? Today, we’ll be answering the question, “What is good physical therapy?” When looking to purchase an item or service, consumers often search for the most superior product. Why should choosing a physical therapy provider, or any other healthcare related service provider, be any different? As a healthcare consumer, you deserve the best service available delivered by the most highly trained professionals available. Good Physical Therapy has a few key components that make it easy to recognize: • Therapists with Advanced Certifications/Training • One-on-One Time with a Licensed Physical Therapist • Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches • Tailor-Made or Customized Treatment Programs • Great Customer Service from the Entire Staff Our team at Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center is known for providing great one-on-one care, evidence-based treatments, tailor-made treatment programs, and the highest level of customer service available to our your heart drop, but canoeing might just be your style. How can you put some fun into your fitness? • Plan a short trip to a beautiful place where you’ll be motivated to be more active than usual. • Involve your family and friends in an activity. • Something new. • Something old -- try ballet again or play catch. • Jump rope. • Play with your kids. Choose Your Fun Not everyone has the same idea of fun. Spinning Hula Hoops might not be your cup of tea, but an Irish dance class tickles your toes. Skydiving might make

Exercise Essentials

Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy back and spine

PRAYER STRETCH While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and/or buttocks.

PELVIC TILT While lying on your back, use your stomach muscles to press your back into the floor.

Good stretch to help your lower back

Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day

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Who do you know that needs our help?

Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Marketplace Physical Therapy and Wellness Center today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a FREE Pain or Injury Assessment.

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