Relieving Low Back Pain

HEALTHY RECIPE Buddha Noodles

Arthritis and Physical Therapy

INGREDIENTS • 12 oz. package udon noodles • 3 tbsp. smooth peanut butter

• 3 tbsp. soy sauce • 2 tbsp. sesame oil • 1 tbsp. honey • 1 tbsp. lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 c. Shredded chicken • 2 c. broccoli florets, steamed • 2 avocados, thinly sliced • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and rinsewith coldwater to cool. Return noodles to saucepan. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice and garlic. Stir until sauce is creamy and noodles are fully coated. If the sauce is too loose, turn heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Divide noodles between bowls. Top each serving with chicken, broccoli, avocado and green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.

Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physical therapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement. It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and lowback tobecomeweakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If youora lovedonesuffers fromarthritis, youhaveoptions. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, andaskabout ongoingphysical therapy treatment

EXERCISE TO TRY AT HOME

KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting near the edge of a chair, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times on each leg.

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