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Health & Fitness Signs YouMay Be Suffering FromTendonitis
Hello, Do you experience pain with normal everyday tasks like taking milk out of the fridge, lifting something overhead, bending, or simply walking a distance? Having pain with movement, especially if it goes on for more than a few days, may be indicative of tendonitis. We can help resolve this condition.
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Signs You May Be Suffering From Tendonitis The tendons are what connect your muscles to the bones. Under normal circumstances, your tendons canhandlea lot of work and force, but when they are over-worked, they become inflamed, causing you pain.
Tendonitis can occur practically anywhere in thebody, but ismost common in thehips, knees, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. The reason for this is quite simple: poor posture over a period of time. If you are at a computer or sitting for a good part of the day, your shoulders tend to slouch forward and your backmusclesweaken. How’s Your Posture? Poor posture weakens your back muscles, affecting your ability to do normal everyday tasks. The weakened muscles and poor posture place abnormal strain on the shoulders, elbows, knees, and hip tendons. Therefore, depending on where the greatest strain is placed, you will most likely experience tendonitis.
Tendonitis can be short-lived, but can also become chronic in nature and last for a long time. Chronic tendonitis actually disintegrates the quality of your tendons over time and can lead to tearing. Most people experience tendonitis on a gradual basis. At first it may be soreness, but if the irritation continues, it can become excruciating pain, affecting your ability to domany simple activities. Tendonitis can also come from injuries that strain the tendons. This can be from a direct blow like a fall or an overstretching injury in a sports activity. Treatment Tendonitis is very treatablewith the right kind of physical therapy. Our specialists helped thousands of people with tendonitis get back to doing the things they love. Whether your problem is new or old, having a good understanding of the mechanics of your body and identifying the source of the problem leads to a quick recovery. Call today to learnmore how our speciality programs can quickly relieve your pain and get you back to the activities you love!
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Don’t let pain sideline you! Don’t let pain sideline you! There is nothingmore exciting than taking on a newchallenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal iswhat we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap and do awhole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier”. When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often tomaintain elasticity in your muscles. Preparing your body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease your risk for injury.
• Do stretch often • Do strength training
• Do coordination training • Do endurance training
Before and after: Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great!
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 Georgia you have Direct Access to physical therapy!
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At Spine & Sport We Achieve 99% Patient Satisfaction “Look Who Else Relieved Their Back Pain Fast” I have greatly improved! “Upon coming to Spine & Sport I was in a great deal of pain. At the end of my therapy I have greatly improved with very little pain. The staff was awesome.” M.R.W Back to normal! “Amazingly better! I’m back to my normal daily lifestyle. No more back pain, yay! Everyone here at Spine & Sport was a big part of my recovery, I appreciate everything they did for me.” J.B. I am feeling better! “Since starting physical therapy my pain has greatly lessened. On day one I started feeling better. This is my third time using Spine & Sport. I would recommend Spine & Sport to all of my friends.” E.F. Patient Success Spotlight How We Naturally Transform Patients’ Lives Share Your Story on Facebook @ SpineandSport
Why Choose Spine & Sport? • Expertly trained therapists • Focused on achieving fast results • We take the time to listen to you • We spend time educating you on your problem and how to solve it
• Friendly, courteous staff • On time appointments • Doctor recommended • Experts in neck, back and orthopedic care Spine & Sport Helps You: Relieve your pain
Increase your strength Be more active again Restore your flexibility Have more energy Feel healthier Walk and move better
Call Spine & Sport if:
You have pain after sporting events You are not performing at your peak levels You pain in your joints that you think may be tendonitis
Direct Access To Spine & Sport Did you know that you can access the benefits of physical therapywithout a referral from your doctor? That’s right! Since Georgia is a DIRECT ACCESS state, this means that you can be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist at Spine & Sport without prior physician’s approval. (In some cases, your insurance companymay require awritten referral to be provided by your primary care physician to authorize your visits, but the staff here at Spine &Sport can generally help you in obtaining this aswell.) THINK PT FIRST! What are the advantages of direct access to your physical therapist? • Studies show that if you get a physical therapist within 15 days of an injury that your total health care cost is reduced by over $3,000.00. Now, with direct access, you can get to a physical therapist even quicker saving you time and money. • You now have a new avenue of seeking medical treatment by increasing your selection of health care professionals. • You also allow yourself to access less expensive and more timely care, and this is a simple, yet, extremely effective way to meet your ultimate health goal. • There aremany treatments, modalities and exercises that are performed by physical therapists that could prevent further injury or surgery in the future. Why would it be beneficial to go directly to a physical therapist? • They are highly trained healthcare professionals with a proven track record of effectively treating millions of patients. • They have extensive knowledge, both through formal education and clinical training, to evaluate your condition, assess your needs and then, safely and effectively provide treatment. • They are also trained to recognize if certain patients show signs and/or symptoms that should be evaluated by other healthcare specialists before therapy is instituted, and theywill refer these patients immediately to the appropriate provider. The Gift that Keeps on Giving!
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Try these exercises to help with aches and pains... Exercise Essentials Helpful Movements
Helps Low Back PIRIFORMIS STRETCH - MODIFIED While lying on your back, hold your knee with your opposite hand and draw your knee up and over towards your opposite shoulder.
Helps Flexibility
BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs.
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Who do you know that needs our help?
Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely Refer a Friend
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 Spine & Sport today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a FREE pain or injury assessment.
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