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• Exercise Essentials • Spring Massage Deals!
• How Lower Back Pain & Neck Pain Are Connected
HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER MAY 2022
HOW LOWER BACK PAIN & NECK PAIN ARE CONNECTED
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Do you notice the more your lower back hurts, the tighter your neck feels? Have you ever had a sharp pain in your lower back when turning your neck? If so, you have likely experienced how all the joints in your spine connected. At Superior Physical Therapy, we can help you resolve the source of your pain and address the entire spine as a whole! Your spine is a complex interconnected series of joints – it requires proper posture, flexibility, coordination, and strength, to do its job correctly. When one of these elements is altered, your spine can emit painful responses settling in other nearby parts of the body. Among adults, up to 80% will experience back pain, and 70% will experience neck pain that interferes with their daily activities. At times both are present, and one seems to aggravate the other. The good news is that with guidance from our physical therapists at Superior Physical Therapy, you can find solutions to your pain and learn how to help prevent future episodes! HOW PAIN IN THE SPINE IS CONNECTED TO YOUR NECK Your spine is connected through a series of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints where movement in one region influences
movements in another. As with any type of interconnected system, breakdowns can happen at any time. This is why dysfunction in one area can lead to pain in the other. Pain in your spine can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache to persistent, severe, and disabling pain. Often the pain in your back or neck restricts mobility and interferes with normal functioning and quality of life. We don’t typically think about it, but we use our spine for many of our daily activities. Even simple things, such as turning to grab something out of the cupboard or looking over your shoulder, requires the interaction of the entire spinal joints, muscles, and nerves. When you have limited motion in your neck, your body compensates by twisting more than it usually would allow you to complete the task. Our spine requires the coordination of the entire spine; otherwise, movements can cause pain or limitations that impair your ability to complete the activity. If you are experiencing neck pain, back pain, or a combination of both, our physical therapists would be more than happy to meet with you for a consultation to discuss how they can help.
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SPRING MASSAGE DEALS!
HEALTHY RECIPE: BROCCOL I - CHEDDAR QU I CHE
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• 1 (9 in) frozen whole-wheat piecrust shell • 1 (8 oz) package broccoli florets • 1½ tsp olive oil • 1 cup chopped sweet onion • 4 large eggs
• ½ cup evaporated milk • 3 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¾ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS T RY T H I S MOV EMENT TO R E L I E V E NE CK PA I N . SIDE NECK STRETCH Place one hand on the side of your head, then pull your head towards your shoulder. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on both sides. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Let piecrust thaw at room temperature 10 minutes. Place in preheated oven, and bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Cook broccoli according to package directions, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Coarsely chop larger pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add onion and cook until light golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk together eggs and evaporated milk in a medium bowl. Stir in broccoli, onion, cheese, salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Bake at 375 degrees F until just set and edges are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/275920/make-ahead-broccoli-cheddar-quiche/
STAFF SPOTL IGHT
ANA ROSA Check out our spring massage deals with Ana! Ana has over 11 years of massage therapy experience helping people reduce tension occurring from everyday stress. She is currently accepting new clients at our Gold’s Clinic location in Pocatello. Contact us to schedule an appointment today!
ARE YOU READY TO SPRING BACK INTO ACTION? COME BACK TO PT! The professionals at Superior Physical Therapy will help you regain lost motion, strength, balance and coordination resulting from pain in your shoulders, back, neck, hips or knees. Start spring off with a safe and conservative treatment that gets results, we can help to strengthen and increase your mobility, while decreasing pain. Our goal is to empower you to actively manage your pain, increase your range of motion and get you moving again. We will get you back to living the life you deserve. Call today!
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YOU CAN BE FREE OF YOUR PAIN! CALL TODAY OR VISIT US AT WWW.SUPERIORPHYSICALTHERAPY.ORG
PATIENT SUCCESS
Physical therapists are trained to evaluate muscle and joint movement, and they can quickly assist you in finding the root of your problem. Our physical therapists will thoroughly evaluate you, determine why you are experiencing pain, and treat all affected areas. After your initial consultation, we will create a specialized treatment plan based on your specific needs. At Superior Physical Therapy, our physical therapist’s end goal is the same as yours – to get you feeling better! WHAT TO EXPECT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY After performing a thorough assessment and treatment plan, our therapist will teach you strategies to avoid future problems by focusing on strategies for spine health. LIMIT SITTING FOR TOO LONG Prolonged sitting is not suitable for your back or your overall health. Although adjusting your posture while sitting can be helpful, a more practical option is to stand up periodically throughout the day. Limit your sitting to 30-45 minutes at a time. The results will be noticeable! USE GOOD POSTURE Our spine is designed to move, which means our posture should also move. The spine does not like to remain in one position for extended periods, but when you need to sit or stand for long periods, find a “good” posture. For example, imagine your breast bone is lifted towards the sky, causing your spine to straighten out -- lifting you up -- keeping your hips, spine, shoulders, and neck aligned. Learning to care for your spine will minimize the pain and dysfunction that comes from neglect. CALL OUR CLINIC TODAY Visit a physical therapist at Superior Physical Therapy for a comprehensive assessment and learn what steps you can take to alleviate your pain and prevent further episodes. If you are experiencing lower back pain or neck pain, give us a call today! HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU
“I WOULD DEFINITELY GIVE THIS PLACE 10 STARS.” “Friendly therapists. They really know what they’re doing and has helped me so much. this is my 2 nd time going and I never want to leave. John and Aaron Groll are the BEST!! I would Definitely give this place 10 stars.” — J.W.
“WOULDN’T GO ANYWHERE ELSE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SUPERIOR.” “Personal and professional treatment. Therapists and support staff focused on individual needs and concerns. Clean and hygienic facilities. Fourth post op treatment in the past 7 years. Wouldn’t go anywhere else! I highly recommend Superior.” — G.N.
Source: https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2017/05190/trends_in_diagnosis_of_painful_neck_and_back.3.aspx • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4499985/ • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC5889545/ • https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-020-03871-5
You can find relief from your pain. Call Today or visit us at ww.superiorphysicaltherapy.org We can help you live your life again, pain-free!
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