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Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? Physical Therapy Can Help!
I N S I D E Back Pain Prevention Vitamin Burst Smoothie Benefits Of Spring Cleaning
Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy and medication. Where medication is considered, anti- inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help.
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: • Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
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Back Pain Prevention
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A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Trainin Your body has hundreds of muscles. Thesemuscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
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Vitamin Burst Smoothie
• 1/2 cup pineapple • 1 tsp freshly minced ginger (or more to taste) • Optional: 1-2 tsp raw honey; a handful of fresh baby spinach; 1-2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup fresh orange juice • 1/2 cup milk (coconut, almond, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup mango
“I worked with David Flanagan. He was very thorough in finding and working with my back problem. David gave me exercises that gradually strengthened and relaxed my strained ligaments. I now can do these exercises at home if my symptoms should flair up again. I was very pleased with my experience.” - G.B. Google Review Gastonia Clinic | April, 2020
Add the ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the blender as needed. Add a drizzle of honey or extra ginger to taste, pour into glasses, and enjoy. Bursting with healing Vitamin C, this hydrating smoothie will increase the infection-fighting ability of your immune system.
Get To Know Our Team! Jordan Hoogerhyde, PT, DPT
Benefits Of Spring Cleaning
• Originally from Grand Haven, MI • Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Hope College in Holland, MI • DPTdegree fromFloridaGulfCoastUniversity, graduatedin2018 • First became interested in this career by going through PT as a patient himself for a variety of knee conditions • Has worked for Compleat since 2018 • Certified in Dry Needling and is an ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist (specializes in concussions) • Married tohiswife Sarah for 5 years, alsohas a little dog Copper • Hobbies include playing basketball, hiking, and fly fishing We Offer Free Consultations! Call your nearest Compleat Rehab clinic or visit us online at www.CompleatRehab.com today to schedule your free consultation! Schedule Your Appointment Today! China Grove (704) 859-5040 Gastonia (704) 824-7800 Harrisonburg (980) 255-3610 Highland Creek (980) 288-5440 Lincolnton (704) 748-0516 Locust (704) 781-4090 Mint Hill (980) 729-6525 South Charlotte (704) 751-0532 South Gastonia (704) 830-2136 Steele Creek (704) 295-4121 Coming Soon: Mount Holly (704) 954-8959
1. Allergy Symptom Reduction. A thorough cleaning can greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which is helpful since about 20 million Americans are allergic to dust mites, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. 2. Cleanliness Produces Happiness. Maybe you don’t enjoy the process of cleaning, but the end result will leave you smiling. A 2010 study at the University of California, Los Angeles even found that having a clean home can improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression. 3. Declutter and Do a Good Deed by Donating. An essential part of a successful spring cleaning is getting rid of old items that are no longer used or worn. Apply the rule of thumb that if you haven’t made use of something in a year, it’s time for it to go. Fill bags and boxes of things, then donate them to a local charity so they can still be beneficial to someone else. Giving to others is an act that is associated with greater self- esteem, lower stress levels, and overall happiness. Saxbe, DE and Repetti, R. “No place like home: home tours correlate with daily patterns of mood and cortisol.” Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. January 2010. Accessed 4 April 2017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19934011.
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