Health & Wellness Newsletter by Kinetix Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
GET A BALANCED LIFE AT KINETIX
Kinetix wants to help you “Get a Balanced Life” , in 2019. Better health is an essential element to help you thrive, not just survive, as you balance all facets of your life. Don’t let pain stop you from achieving your full potential this year! Are you looking for a drug-free, surgery-free, and injection-free solution? Deep Tissue Laser Therapy relieves pain and inflammation associated with: • Sprains & Strains • Low Back Pain • Shoulder and Knee Pain • Neck Pain • Plantar Fasciitis • Soft Tissue Injuries • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • And Much More!
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY… Call us now to schedule your free PT consultation/laser trial or Wellness consultation appointment at 352-505-6665.
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“It’s Time To Get Neck Pain Off Your Back!”
GET TO THE CORE OF BACK & NECK PAIN
INSIDE: CoreStrength&BackPain RelieveBackPain InMinutes HealthyRecipe PatientSuccessSpotlight
While back and neck pain are common among adults, what is often most concerning to individuals is the recurrence of back and neck pain episodes over time.Recurrentepisodesofpain,however,donotnecessarily indicate the severityof theconditionbut rathercanbean indicatorofcoreweaknessand instability around the spine. When the muscles around the spine are weak, it createsdynamic instability,whichmeans themuscles thatnormallystabilize the spine are not working optimally to control and stabilize the movement of the spine. Weakness of the core (including the back, abdominal, hip and pelvic floor muscles) is one of the most common factors that contributes to spinal instability and recurrent back and neck pain. NeckPain101. Chronicorrecurrentepisodesofneckpaincanoftenberelated toweaknessnotonly in theneckmusclesbutalso themuscles in themiddle to upper back. The middle and upper back is the foundation on which the neck functions.When themiddleandupperbackmusclesareweak, theneck muscles must work harder to control the head and neck movement, which often results in tight, strained muscles in the neck. Physical therapists are specially trained inanalyzing themovementof thespineandhow themuscles are working. Physical therapists can develop individualized treatment plans
to loosen the muscles that are tight, strengthen the muscles that are weak, and teach you how to optimize your posture and movement throughout the day to prevent recurrent neck pain. Back Pain 101. Justasweakness in thebackcanaffect theneck,weakness in theadjacentabdominal,hipandpelvicfloormusclescancontribute toback pain.Coreweakness isusually theunderlyingculpritwith recurringepisodes of back pain over time, but the good news is that core weakness can be significantly improvedwithspecificstabilizationexercises,ofteneliminating chronicorrecurringbackpainforgood!Beforestartingastabilizationexercise program, a physical therapist can help find and treat any underlying joint or muscular restrictions inorder to improveyourmobilitywithspecificmassage and joint mobilization techniques. Once you are moving correctly, the focus of rehab is to strengthen your core muscles and improve the coordination of your core muscles to optimize your spinal stability. Physical therapists can also teach you how to improve your posture and movement patterns during the day to significantly reduce your likelihood of back pain. Call us today to find out how we can help resolve your neck and back pain!
CHECK OUT OUR FREE WORKSHOPS Back Pain & Sciatica • Balance & Dizziness • Shoulder Pain
For Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers: • Do you have pain when you stand, walk, or sit? • Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling in your buttocks…down your leg?
For Balance & Dizziness Symptoms: • Have you fallen? • Are you unsteady? • Do you experience dizziness? • Do you feel like the room is spinning?
For Shoulder Pain Sufferers: • Do you have pain when reaching overhead? • When reaching into the backseat? • When reaching behind you? • When trying to sleep?
If you have answered YES to any of these questions, then these workshops may be a life changing event for you (or a stubborn spouse or parent who is in denial). Register by calling 352-505-6665 or at kinetixpt.com. Seats are limited, so register today!
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CORE STRENGTH AND BACK PAIN
You may be surprised how frequently neck and back pain actually stems from weakness of your core. Your core refers to the muscles in your back, abdomen, hips and pelvic floor. These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body and are necessary in just about every movement that you engage in. Everything, from walking and running and swimming to sitting and driving, requires you to engage your core. When your core is weak, increased stress is placed on your spine, spinal ligaments and surrounding musculature. Over time, this may result in increased neck or back pain, as well as poor posture. Improving your core strength can not only reduce existing neck or back pain but can also improve your posture and reduce your risk of developing neck or back pain in the future. There are a lot of ways that working with a physical therapist can help you improve your core strength. A physical therapist can determine which core muscles are weak and teach you exercises to improve the strength and endurance of those specific muscles, such as bridges for the low back and gluteal muscles. Core exercises should train both strength and endurance of the core muscles for maximum benefit. Light weight-training activities are also frequently helpful, as are balance- based activities like yoga. If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working with a physical therapist is a great place to start. Your physical therapist will guide you through proper postures and movements to reduce further risk of injury. For more information about how to start improving your core, contact us today!
TRAIL MIX INGREDIENTS • 1 cup raw almonds • 3/4 cup raw cashews
• 2 tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries, chopped • 2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips • sea salt for taste
• 2/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds • 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
DIRECTIONS Chop any large ingredients if necessary to make everything about the same size. Give the dried fruit a light sprinkle of sea salt before you mix it in (it sticks better), or sprinkle the whole mix with salt if you prefer. Combineall ingredients inabowlandenjoy!Store inanairtightcontainer for up to 2 weeks.
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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
At Kinetix Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get to Kinetix Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call us! 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
Patient Success Spotlight
My pain has continued to decrease!
“My back pain was a constant 9 out of 10. Bending, walking in from my car, and dressing myself were difficult. I was unable to tolerate sitting for long periods of time. Since coming to Kinetix for physical therapy, my pain has continued to decrease from each subsequent appointment. I’m now able to sit longer, tie my shoes, lift weights, and bend like I could prior to injury. The staff at Kinetix is super! My therapist, Rafael Cui,was so good at challenging me and coming up with exercises pertinent to getting me back to my job. I would recommend Kinetix to anyone seeking physical therapy. Thanks to all!“ - Julie
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
BRACE SINGLE KNEE EXTENSION While lying on your back with your knees bent, slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down. Next, perform on your other leg. Use your stomach muscles to keep your spine from moving. Repeat 10 times on each leg. Strengthens The Core
Our Specialties
• Physical therapy • General orthopedics • Sports rehabilitation • Vestibular rehab • Pelvic health rehab • Pregnancy/post-partum
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) • Auto related injuries/rehab • Worker’s compensation/rehab • Sports physical therapy • And many more!
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