BouletPT_Living Life Without Back Pain

OUR SERVICES • Cupping • Dry Needling • Electrical Stimulation • Ergonomic Training • IASTM • Joint Mobilization

NEXT ARTHRITIS WORKSHOP: APR 7, 6PM Upcoming Workshops: • Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff: MAY 6, 6PM • Arthritis: JUN 2, 6PM

• Muscle Energy Techniques • Myofascial Release • Postural Re-Education/ Training • Therapeutic Exercise

Haveyouhad itwitharthritispain?Iswalkingexcruciating? Arestairs intimidating?Doyoustrugglewithstandingfor any lengthoftime?Haveyoubeenavoidingactivitieswith your friends and family because of the pain? Come learnwhatsuccessfulnaturaltreatmentmethods look likewithout theuseofdrugs, injections,orsurgery. Theworkshop isFREEtoallthatattend.Seating islimited, so call to reserve your chair at (337) 264-9856. Only 20 spots available for this workshop.

• Ultrasound • Vestibular Therapy

• Kinesio Taping • Laser Therapy • Manual Therapy

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WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING

Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing pain. HAS YOUR PA I N COME BACK?

I did not think that life would ever be the same... I was able to build up the strength to return to my former job.

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After injuring my lower back while working offshore, I did not think that

life would ever be the same. With the help from the staff at Boulet Physical Therapy and Wellness, I was able to build up the strength to return to my former job. I am also able to play with my daughter and ride my motorcycle again!” - A. P.

Call Boulet Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute for a

complimentary injury consultation. We will guide you so you can get back to the activities you love.

Bird Dog 4-Point Arm& Leg Raise Beginbyplacingyourkneesandhandsonthefloor,with your hips and shoulders at a 90° angle. While keeping stable and engaging your core muscles, lift onearmandanopposite legstraightout toward thehorizon,withyour thumbpointed to theceiling. Place both arm and leg back down to starting position. Perform 10 repetitions and then repeat this exercise with the opposite arm and leg. To build stability, this exercise can first be performed using only the arm or leg, and the opposing arm or leg can be added once ready for progression. EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN BACK MUSCLES Exercisescopyrightof

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD • 2Tbspoliveoil • 3garliccloves,minced

anddiced • 3Persiancucumbers, sliced intohalfmoons • 1cupchoppedroasted redpeppers • ¼cupchoppedparsley • 3ounceshoneygoat cheese (orsimilar) • ¼cup freshmint • 1cupchoppedroasted chickpeas, (optional)

• 1Tbsp lemonzest • 2Tbsp lemon juice • 3/4 tspseasalt • Groundblackpepper • 1½ tspcuminseeds* • 2cupschickpeas • 1cupcherry tomatoes, halved • 4Medjooldates,pitted

Combineoliveoil,garlic,lemonzest,lemonjuice,salt,and blackpepper inabowl.Overmedium-lowheat, toast the cuminseeds inaskilletabout30secondsuntilaromatic. Removefromheatandcrush(mortar&pestlepreferred) then add to the bowl and stir. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, dates,cucumbers,redpepper,andparsleyand toss.Top with goat cheese, mint, and extra roasted chickpeas. www.loveandlemons.com/chickpea-salad-recipe

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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