Physical Therapy Newsletter by Synergy Therapeutic Group
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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Is Your Neck Or Back Pain Caused By A HERNIATED DISC?
The bones in your spine are called the vertebrae. The vertebrae are held together and in place by ligaments and small discs that act as shock absorbers. These control the spine’s range of motion, flexibility and keep the bones and spinal cord safe from damage. However, when a disc is damaged, the inside of the disc can slip out of its place and either bulge or herniate, leaving the spinal joints susceptible to damage. When this occurs, the result is called a “herniated disc”, as well as a “slipped” or “ruptured disc.” Bulging discs are the beginning phase of herniated discs. Very often people have a bulging disc and don’t even know it. Only when the outside of a bulging disc becomes irritated and affects the
surrounding tissue does it begin to cause localized pain. With the passage of time, a disc problem can advance and contribute to arm or leg pain depending if the problem is in the neck or back. A herniated disc can be incredibly painful thus hindering a person’s mobility and overall ability to perform day-to-day tasks. Often there is a local mechanical problem in the spine contributing to disc and joint strain, or the body may be compensating, sometimes long term, with faulty movement strategies as we attempt to accomplish our daily routines. These underlying problems persist until appropriate intervention can correct these ingrained patterns. (continued on inside)
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Is Your Neck Or Back Pain Caused By A HERNIATED DISC?
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A herniated disc in the neck can be just as painful as a herniated disc in the back. Arm pain from a cervical herniated disc is one of the more common cervical spine conditions treated by spine specialists. A cervical herniated disc usually develops in the 30 - 50 year old age group. Although a cervical herniated disc may originate from some sort of trauma or injury to the cervical spine, the symptoms, including arm pain, commonly start from poor posture or muscle strains.
At Synergy Therapeutic Group, we help people with disc problems every day. We have successfully treated thousands of people with disc injuries and helped them get back to the activities they love. Our physical therapists are trained to examine your spine and movement to find the root cause of your problem. Then we work with you and your doctor to put together a plan that helps you achieve optimum results.
SYMPTOMS OF A HERNIATED DISC Symptoms of a herniated disc vary greatly depending on the position of the herniated disc and the size of the herniation. Symptoms include: Ache in the low back or neck. R
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Severe, deep muscle pain and/or muscle spasms.
With herniation in the lower back, radiating pain may develop. This pain may travel through the buttocks and down a leg to the ankle or foot. With herniation in the upper part of the lumbar spine, near the ends of the lowest ribs, you may have pain in the groin or the front of the thigh. With herniation in the neck, you may have pain or numbness in the shoulder blade, chest, arm or hand.
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Patient Success Spotlight
Ears in line with shoulders If you’re leaning too far forward or backward, your posture is off-kilter. Use this trick whenever you’re sitting at your desk. Pull back shoulder blades Avoid Back Pain Tips For Sitting at Work
I can do everything without any pain!
“When I first came to Synergy I was in a lot of pain and could not find a comfortable position to sleep. Every night I was carrying an ice pack to bed. I would say my pain was 8/9 out of 10 every day. After coming for therapy I can go to sleep without pain. My shoulder and low back are much better. I can do anything including house hold work without pain now. I can do pretty much everything without any pain. I continue to do exercise at home to keep up my strength as well as my flexibility.” - Barbara R.
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Drawing them back and down will bring your chest up and out, and help you avoid getting rounded shoulders. Using a lumbar pillow A lumbar support pillow does some of the work for you by supporting your spine. You’ll be forced into the correct position every time you sit down. For a quicker fix, use a folded or rolled-up towel. Uncross those legs The correct way to sit in a chair requires you to place your feet flat on the ground. That means no crossing your legs or sticking them out in front of you. Get up and move Sitting for long periods of time is really terrible for the body. Your blood flows slower, abdominal muscles get weaker, bones get thinner due to inactivity and your life expectancy decreases.
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Do You Suffer With Any of The Following Symptoms?
• 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
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PRONE ON ELBOWS Lying face down, slowly raise up and prop yourself up on your elbows. Hold this position for 10 seconds then return to floor. Repeat at least 6 times. A pillow under your belly may help.
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YEAR END REMINDER
We are quickly approaching the end of 2016. Do not lose your therapy benefits for this year. As you know all insurances including Medicare have an annual limit, co-pay and deductible. So if you or somebody you know has been putting off Therapy, this is in your best interest to get in Therapy before the holidays and year’s end. You can give us a call as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the last minute. Starting from September, it is usually a very busy time for the staff.
Take care, From all of us at Synergy
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