If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours?
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Overcoming Arthritis Pain
We Can Help! Physical therapy can help relieve your arthritis pain!
Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to relieve hip and knee pain
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Overcoming Arthritis Pain
Ifyou’reconstantlyfacing lowerback,hipandkneepain—youmightbe feelingarthritis.AccordingtotheCentersforDiseaseControl,roughly 54.4million U.S. adults are diagnosedwith some form ofarthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Beforeknowinghowtorelievearthriticpain,you’llneedtounderstand it.Arthritis—orthe painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America.
What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Becausearthritis isacatch-allterm,pinpointingwhatcausesarthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by:
• Infections, such as Lyme disease •An immune system dysfunction •The inheritance of osteoarthritis •An abnormal metabolism,which leads to gout
Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legsweardown as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simplythe culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis—orosteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. Whenthe leg’scartalage—oritsslick,cushionedsurface—iswornaway, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment.
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication,hotandcoldtherapyorevensurgery.Whilemaintaining ahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiethelp,medical intervention may eventually be needed. Duringphysicaltherapy,the individual istrainedtoreachmaximum mobility.Theymayalsoundergoexercisesthatreducethepressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, post-op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contactoneofourtherapiststoday,andaskaboutongoingphysical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. How Physical Therapy Can Help
Call Iberia Sports & Rehabilitation at 337.367.3331 to schedule your appointment today!
Sources https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back-and-hip-arthritis-pain https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain
Exercise Essentials
Exercise Essentials
Runner’s Step Stand in front of a box or step that is below the level of the knee. Step up onto the box and bring the opposite leg up towardsyourchest.Loweryour legdown inacontrolledmanner. Repeat 6-10 times, alternating legs.
Knee Extension While sitting, tighten your topthighmuscletopressthe backofyourkneedownward towards theground.Repeat 3 times.
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Patient Success Spotlight The reason I come to Iberia Sports and Rehab is simple–the people are fantastic! The moment you enter the front door, you are greeted by a professional and courteous office staff. The facility is clean and well maintainedwith flexible scheduling.Within a fewminutes of checking in, you are with your therapist. One of the biggest reasons I enjoy and appreciate this facility is how everyone works together as a team. The entire staff is a group of dedicated professionals that treat everyone withrespectandcompassion. It isobviousthat it’snot justa jobtothem. They really care about the well-being of the patients. It is inspiring to see themwork with the more challenged patients. Icouldnotbehappierwithmytherapist,Alex.She’sterrific!Liketherest ofthe IberiaSportsandRehabteam,Alex isknowledgeable,enthusiastic, and encourages her patients to do their best. This year I had both hips
replaced starting mid-February. Mysurgeon isvery impressedwith the progress ofmyrecovery. Interactingwith everyone here–the manager andowner,thestaff,andotherpatients–isapleasure. Ihaveenjoyedmy experience so much that I know I will miss it! After all, “A day without physical therapy is like a day without sunshine!” - Craig
Healthy Recipe Skinny Orange Creamsicles
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Ingredients
• 2 cups unsweetened Greek yogurt • 1 orange
Be the first to email kami@isrehab.com with the location of a misspelled word hidden somewhere in the newsletter to win! Want to win 2 FREE Laser Treatments? Aquatic Therapy Aquatic therapy reduces the stress on spine, hip, and knee joints and improves balance and movement due to water’s buoyancy. Because of this, aquatic exercises can often be initiated earlierthan land-basedexercises.Aquatic therapy is performed in warm water, which increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to the site of the injuryandaccelerateshealing of damagedtissue. Aquatic physical therapy can help you recover quicker,especiallyinthe initialpainfulstagesofan injuryor post-surgery. Whencombinedwiththe knowledge ofourtherapists, this type oftherapy can help you on a faster route to recovery. Call us today ifyouwant to increaseyourresults and accelerate your recovery time!
• 1 cup pineapple chunks • 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 tbsp. honey
Instructions In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until completely smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid. Try swapping
the orange with different fruit. Serves 6. *Blend in spinach for a boost of greens.
Meet The Team Staff Spotlight
Kristie Neveaux graduated from San Juan College in Farmington, NM with a Physical Therapist Assistant AssociateofAppliedScience (AAS)degree in2010.Kristie enjoys working as a physical therapy assistant as she loves working with people, helping them become better and pain-free! Outside of Iberia Sports & Rehab, Kristie enjoys herfree timeworkingoutaswellastravelling,cooking,andfishing.
Her mottos include “Live life with no regrets – Live it to the fullest because it only happens once – Do what you love,” and “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough,” (Joe Lewis). Learnmore about Kristie and othermembers ofthe recoveryteam at Iberia Sports Rehab by visiting isrehab.com.
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