Oakland PT- Is Back Pain Slowing You Down

Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal joint and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you.

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Frank Kava DPT Kristie Kava DscPT

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Adam McClafferty, DPT Adam graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint. He has orthopedic clinical experience in areas including manual therapy, post operative rehab, and sports medicine. He is also a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Adam has recently completed advanced post graduate training in Rehabilitation Pilates and Physical Therapy Management of Extremity Syndromes.

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“Will I Ever Walk and Move Again Without Aching Back Pain?” FINDING THE SOURCE & PAIN RELIEF FROM YOUR BACK PAIN

Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal joint and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you. Why do I have Back Pain? Back pain occurs for a number of reasons, but has a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the spinal and core muscles of the trunk • Poor posture and strain on the spine with slouched sitting • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine with poor lifting • Limited flexibility of the spine, hips and muscles of the thighs • Poor coordination of the abdominal, pelvic and back muscles Most people don’t seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer with a nagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people feel that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our spine specialists can help you return to a more active and pain-free life.

Rotator Cuff Tears are very common and can cause a great deal of pain and disability. People with rotator cuff tears often resort to surgery. What people may not realize is that a course of Physical Therapy can be just as effective as surgery when treating non traumatic rotator cuff tears. A recent study showed that physical therapy alone can result in outcomes equal to surgical repair. According to the study “conservative treatment with physical therapy should be considered as the primary treatment for this condition.” This study compared patients who had surgery and physical therapy to those who had physical therapy alone and found that after six months, one year and two years both groups of patients were all improved to similar levels. The pain and inflammation of the rotator cuff tear is perpetuated by faulty movement patterns due to stiffness in the joints and weakness in the muscles. Normal pain free movement of the arm is dependent on the position, flexibility and strength of the shoulder blade and spine. The therapists at Oakland Physical Therapy have found that a comprehensive global approach for the treatment of shoulder pain is more effective in quickly rehabilitating the patient back to normal motion, strength, and function with less pain. • Evaluating and treating spinal postural deviations with mobilizationand therapeuticexerciseconsistingofstrengthening, endurance and flexibility exercises, and movement training. • Movement training isan importantpartofaneffective treatment plan. This includes education on ways to move their spine and shoulder differently in order to lessen the strain in the shoulder on the rotator cuff. • Joint mobilization is a “hands on” approach by the physical therapist to progressively loosen each joint in order to improve both flexibility and pain free range of motion. • Muscle stretching is also performed by the physical therapist and thepatient is instructed inperformingeffectiveselfstretching exercises for the tight muscles. • Therapeutic exercise for muscle strengthening and endurance. These exercises are performed in our well equipped facility and the patient is encouraged and instructed in performing similar exercises at home. Physical Therapy As Effective As Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears

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“HOW SHOULD I TAKE CARE OFMY BACK?”

1. Keep a Good Posture When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine and hips in natural alignment. With sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure youalways facewhatyouneed topickup,squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine.

3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. Bykeepingyourbodyflexible, thenormal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine everyday can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core muscles and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.

5. Physical Therapy Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve. Call Today!

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Do You Have Friends or Family Who Can’t: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle Call (248) 380-3550 Refer A Frend or Family Member

Healthy Recipe: SKILLET CHICKEN & PARM PAELLA

INGREDIENTS • 4 teaspoons canola oil • 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size strips • 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips • 1 small green sweet pepper, cut into bite- size strips • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 garlic, minced • 1 14 1/2 ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes • 3/4 cup peas • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron/ground turmeric

DIRECTIONS In a large skillet heat half of the oil. Cook chicken strips in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from skillet. Set aside. Add remaining half of the oil to the skillet. Add sweet pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until peppers and onion are tender. Add undrained stewed tomatoes, frozen peas, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and saffron or turmeric. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the brown rice, shrimp, and cooked chicken. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Makes 4 servings (1-1/2 cups each).

• 2 cups cooked brown rice • 6 ounces peeled shrimp

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“I have been in and out of this incredible facility for neck, back, knee and ankle rehab since 2008. Linda Erickson is so in touch with each individual patient. She’s improved the quality of my life, challenging me to bounce back from each and every issue.The whole staff provides the best in treatment and care. God Bless good physical therapists! They are a life changer!” - M.R. Improved the quality of my life!

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If you, or a loved one, has back pain or shoulder pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. Shoulder Pain Workshop Tuesday, September 19th • 6pm Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Saturday, September 23rd • 10am Call (248) 380-3550 or email us at: mail@oaklandphysicaltherapy.com COMPLIMENTARYWORKSHOPS

Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.

Single Knee to Chest Lay on your back. Pull your knee towards your shoulder. Keep core tight and breathe. Hold for 10 seconds then switch to your other leg. Repeat 6 times. Loosens Low Back www.simpleset.net

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