NYSportsandSpinal_Live Life Without Aches & Pains

NEWSLETTER December 2019

INSIDE: LiveYour LifeWithoutAches&Pains Alzheimer’sAwarenessMonth Free Physical TherapyScreening AROUND THE CLINIC:

LIVE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT ACHES & PAINS

ThoracicSpine Treatment&theuse ofGrastontoolsfor SoftTissueReleaseor Mobilization,performed byournewPhysical Therapist,BiancaTiberi.

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Atechniqueusedduring patienttreatmentto mobilizestifforpainful shoulders,demonstrated byourCertifiedHand Therapist&Occupational Therapist,RebeccaToth.

Whether it isa lingeringache inyourback, feet that feel swollen and tired after a long day in your shoes, or a crick in your neck that just won’t go away, dealing with aches and pains can really take a toll on your overall feeling of wellbeing. If you stopped and asked around, you’d be amazed to see howmany people are strugglingwithachesandpains, just like you.Whatmaysurpriseyouevenmore is howmanypeoplearecopingwith those painswithoutdoinganythingproductive about it. How to Deal with Aches and Pains Painmedicationscanreducetheseverity of aches and pains for a little while, but they don’t do anything to resolve the issue. There are things that you can do at home that can alleviate your aches andpains,helping to reduce theseverity of your discomfort while also reducing the likelihood that the pain will return. Don’t just complain about those aches and pains. Start doing something about them. Here is a quick rundown of things thatyoucandoathome thatcanreduce your daily pain:

1. Usehotandcoldtherapyappropriately to reduce inflammation. After a good workout or a day of doing chores out in the yard, your muscles will likely feel sore. Apply ice directly to the area that hurtsonandoff for20minutesata time during thefirst24-72hoursafter thepain develops.After that,considersoaking in hot water, such as taking a warm bath, to further soothe your muscles. 2. Don’t underestimate the power of resting! Your body relies on sleep just as much as your brain. You need to get plenty of sleep to keep your stress level at a minimum—and that includes your physical stress level. Aim to sleep between7-9hourseverynight.Themore activity you engage in, the more sleep you need. 3. Keep your body in good shape with regular exercise. It may seem counter intuitive to cut down on pain by moving more, but exercise is a really good way to reduce aches and pains. When you exercise every day, you are able to train your muscles for more movement, and thereby reduce aches and pains.

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