Physical Therapy Newsletter by Ramsey Rehab
& Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
April 2017
Do you sometimes feel sluggish, tired, achy, sore, or have low energy? You could be suffering from some basic physical problems. If you sit still for long hours in your car, at your job, or at home watching TV, you are hurting your body over time. Without frequent movement, your muscles waste away, joints become stiff, and normal chemical processes in your body change. In fact, your circulation and lymphatic systems slow down causing a backup of toxic wastes, such as cholesterol, that are normally produced and excreted.
There are many studies that show changes occur in the human body with less movement. Lack of movement and poor posture are the most frequent causes of low back pain, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, and pain in the hips / knees or legs. Slumped posture actually changes the shape of your spine, closes the joints of your shoulders, tightens the tissues around the hips, and produces a host of other problems. “There is one fundamental rule of the human body; it was made to move!”
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for these critical areas. With years of medical training in analyzing and treating movement, our expert physical therapists are uniquely qualified to help you move pain free. With good movement, pain reduces, energy increases, and mood improves. If you find yourself having difficulty moving or suffering from aches and pains, give our specialists a call today to learn more!
Sometimes people find themselves not moving like they use to, or having difficulty moving due to pain. The restriction in movement has the potential to lead to other health problems. To be healthy, a big emphasis needs to be placed on movement. In order to keep moving, your body needs to be flexible, strong, have good balance, and good nutrition. Physical Therapy focuses on helping your body achieve optimum health
Wondering About Your Ache or Pain? ASK YOUR QUESTION!
Call to ask your question today and a physical therapist will get right back to you, answering your question and giving you advice. www.RamseyRehab.com
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Why You Need To Come In For Another Check-Up: 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle Take Care of Your Aches and Pains. Before It’s Too Late. 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely 9 Balance confidently and securely
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Health Tips
10 Easy Steps to
R Decide to get up and get moving R Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if just for a few seconds R Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes everyday R Drink plenty of water R Stretch your legs, hips, spine, and neck daily for 10 minutes R Don’t push into painful movements R Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer R Take frequent breaks to deeply inhale / exhale R Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day R Do strengthening exercises at least 2-3 times a week Why Choose Ramsey Rehab? • Expertly trained therapists • Focused on achieving fast results • We take the time to listen to you • We spend time educating you on your problem and how to solve it • Friendly, courteous staff • On time appointments • Doctor recommended
Easy At-Home Exercises To Keep You Moving!
EXERCISE BALL- PRAYER STRETCH Good for your lower back While kneeling with an exercise ball in front of you, slowly lean for- ward and roll the ball forward until a stretch is felt. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
IT BAND- STRETCH- SIDELYING Helps with knee and hip pain
Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee, as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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“When I first started coming here, I could barely move my neck and back. It hurt to move my neck back and forth quickly. Now, I can do all of that! I actually sleep through the night too!! I made it back to work being able to do 100% of what I could do before!” K.L. “I am working at 100%!” Patient Results
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