For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Every movement, every motion is determined by the pain in your back. Standing, sitting, laying down, driving, walking, or running — the pain persists.
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LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN
IT ’ S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO BACK PAIN, ONCE AND FOR ALL !
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Living Life Without Back Pain • Telehealth: Now Available! • Healthy Recipe • Exercise Essentials • We Have MOVED!! • My PT Success Story
A life free of back pain is within your grasp. For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates theway you live your life. Everymovement, everymotion is determined by the pain in your back. Standing, sitting, laying down, driving, walking, or running — the pain persists. In ages past, back painwas difficult to treat. If you experienced back pain, whether as a result of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even just as a result of aging, the answerwas almost always the same: headhome, take a long rest andgive your back time to heal. This isn’t the way that things go anymore, and for several reasons. To start, theworld isn’t as forgiving. Heading home and taking a long rest until your back is healedmaywork for some, but not for most. With deadlines and carpools and work schedules to keep upwith, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-termback care. Spending toomuch time on the couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even weaken bone strength. This could lead to more long-term issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase strength and flexibility, supportinghealthymuscles andbones, and therefore supporting ideal back health. Physical Therapy for Back Pain While rest and relaxation can help you overcome the immediate LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN
pain of a back injury, and may even be recommended by your physician in the early days following an injury, it is not a long- term solution. Physical therapy offers a long-term solution to back pain by using targeted exercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Through a combination of strength and flexibility training that focuses on muscle development and joint movement, physical therapy can address the underlying cause of the pain and significantly improve your quality of life. Understanding the Why and How There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether, from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels.
LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO BACK PAIN, ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improving blood flowand nutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. How Physical Therapy Helps Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way to pretend that it isn’t. Simply going from sedentary activity to being active and healthy isn’t an option — at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. Physical therapy can help you overcome back pain by giving you the knowledge and support necessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option to get off the couch and push yourself TELEHEALTH: NOW AVAILABLE! We now provide a HIPAA compliant Telehealth platform for those that are unable to come in for an in-clinic appointment. Through video telecommunications in the comfort of your home, you can continue to stay safe and “socially distance” yourself.
to reach new goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. Call your physical therapist at: 269-979-3000 Schedule an appointment at musc l eandsp i nerehab.com We can help you heal your injury and win back your life.
HEALTHY RECIPE: Red Snapper with Arugula Salad
• 1/4 tsp black pepper • 5 ounces baby arugula • 1/4 cup sliced red onion • 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese • 6 lemon wedges
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp grated lemon • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp minced garlic • 3/4 tsp kosher salt • 6 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets
DIRECTIONS Combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, and garlic in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 3 fillets, skin side down; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until skin is golden and crisp. Turn fillets; cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove fish from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean; repeat procedure with remaining oil and remaining 3 fillets. Add arugula to dressing; toss. Top with onion and cheese. Serve salad with fillets and lemon wedges.
Benefits of Telehealth Include: • NoChanceofCatchingCOVID-19 • Follow Social Distancing Guidelines • Comfort of Your Own Home • Continued Specialist Treatment
• No transportation time or costs • No need to take time off of work • Eliminate child or elder care issues • On-demand options
Request your Telehealth appointment today by visiting: muscleandspinerehab.com/request-telehealth-appointment .
Nuetral Spine While in a crawl position, draw up your spine to arch your back. Done regularly it can really help ease back tension and/or pain, just remember to seek advice from a professional if you do have back issues before you start. EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN Exercises copyright of
Muscle & Spine is pleased to announce that we have moved just down the road to a new location at 2545 Capital Ave SW. We are excited about our new space that meets the needs of our patients, therapists, and staff. Stay tuned to your inbox, your mailbox, and social media, for more information about some of the new services and equipment we will be launching in the coming months. Our patients are like family to us, and we hope you will join us as we enter this new phase! If you have any questions about the new location feel free to call 269-979-3000. WE HAVE MOVED!! WE ARE NOW SEEING PATIENTS!
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
MY PT SUCCESS STORY I was referred to Muscle and Spine as a result of a nag- ging back injury. Ben was able to relieve my pain and give me the tools to manage it and prevent it on an ongoing basis. He is very professional and very responsive to my concerns and feedback. ” – K. G.
JOIN OUR HEALTH MENTOR ALL-STARS Do You Have Friends or Family Members That Have Trouble:
DIRECT ACCESS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? • A physician referral
� Moving without pain � Bending &moving freely � Balancing confidently & securely
� Sitting for long periods � Walking for long distances � Living active & healthy
• Patients sent by their physician can choose where they want to receive therapy. • An additional script from a physician may be needed. To expedite the process, please bring a referral from your physician.
no longer needed, whether you want a check-up, suffered a recent injury, or if you want to improve your overall health and wellness. with a full evaluation by a licensed physical therapist.
Share the Benefits of Physical Therapy with a Friend! We appreciate the confidence you place in us and will do our best to help those you refer meet their health and rehab goals, and that they thank you for it! A huge thank you to all of our friends who refer others to us at Muscle & Spine Rehabilitation Center.
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Brenda H. Joann F. Special Thanks to Our All-Stars:
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Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call us today at 269-979-3000 or visit our website at muscleandspinerehab.com.
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