PAT IENT SPOTL IGHT
FROM THE DESK OF CHRIS
Take TIME… Hello and Happy Holidays to all. It is hard to believe that 2021 is nearing an end. So much has changed in such a “short” time. As I get more experienced (nice term for older) time feels like it gets shorter. I am constantly telling my family that money does not make you rich. The freedom of time and how you use it makes you “rich.” This year time was very strange. A global pandemic has a way of altering time. Sometimes time speeds by like a favorite TV show and other times it crawls like when you are having to do a prolonged painful stretch in therapy.When you are happy and enjoying your time, it flies by and when you are dreading a result for anything, it feels like time is going backwards. Pain, whether physical, emotional, or mental, can really mess with your time. We are here to help you get back your time by helping you minimize or eliminate your pain. We truly believe in our motto of “Restoring Function One Patient at a Time.” If you are experiencing any limitations in your life, or that stubborn relative of yours just keeps complaining of how they cannot do everything they need to do because of their pain, give us a call. Let us help you take control of your time and have an amazing 2022. I want to make you aware of some major changes in the office. As you can see with this newsletter, it is a little different. Denise has been swamped with all of the work we have given her, so we have decided to enter the 21st century and have someone professionally help us with our newsletters. Everything that you love about our old newsletters will remain the same. An introduction by one of our staff, highlighting a patient success story, a simple exercise to try at home, a recipe, and so much more. We hope you enjoy the newer and more modern look of the newsletter. With 2022 approaching we are expanding. Expanding staff, expanding hours, and expanding the office. We are currently, or will be in the future remodeling the office to help maximize our space. Please pardon the mess while we work on improving our ability to serve you in 2022. The trains are up, even if it is a smaller display going forward because of our need for space in the office. Please feel free to come in to see the display. No need to call ahead of time. Just make sure you have your mask on. As always, our staff/family here at IMG-PTwishes you and your family aHappy, Safe, andmost importantly Healthy Holiday Season and an amazing 2022!!!
BIRD DOG 4-POINT ARM & LEG RAISE Begin by placing your knees and hands on the floor, with your hips and shoulders at a 90° angle. While keeping stable and engaging your core muscles, lift one arm and an opposite leg straight out toward the horizon, with your thumb pointed to the ceiling. 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. EXERCISE ESSENT IALS “WITHIN TWO VISITS, I WAS SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT.” “Eric and Chris are life savers! Their goal is always to improve my state of being – relieving my pain and encouraging my physical health. Sciatica caused me extreme pain. I could not sit, lay down, or fall asleep. Within two visits, I was sleeping through the night. With their guidance, I continue to improve. I am better and better every day.” – Heather You can get results like these as well. Life if too short to be in pain, call today! 610.944.8140 Free Consultation for New Patients
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