Health & Wellness Newsletter by Whole Body Health Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Make Movement Matter. LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN It’s Time To Tackle Simple Tasks Pain-free!
In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to activities, has been found to be much more successful to control back pain. This allows you faster pain relief and a return to normal pain-free activities. (continued inside)
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN Reel In The Best Treatment For Back Aches!
INSIDE: • Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain? • Think PT First
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Look What We Have Done For This Patient
Make Movement Matter.
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In our programs, we look at your individual health history as well as your current mobility level and interests. Following a thorough exam, our spine specialists will develop an individualized treatment program specifically for you. We combine our expertise in manual therapy, exercise prescription and patient education to relieve your pain, restore your function and prevent your symptoms from recurring. We want to be your partner in health to guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to that aching back!
Bed rest and inactivity have been shown to weaken muscles and bones. Whereas exercise in general, increases strength and flexibility of the muscles, aiding in healing through increased blood flow to the affected area. It has also been found that exercise and aerobic activity, like walking, assists in bringing nutrients to structures in the spine. Some of these structures, like the discs between your vertebrae, have a poor blood supply and rely on your body’s movements and aerobic activity to circulate nutrients. When a person is inactive, less of these nutrients are able to get to the structures in the spine to keep them healthy.
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ARE YOUR FEET CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN?
When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road. Your feet and legs are much the same way. The greater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimes our legs are not quite the same length due to joint replacements or arthritic conditions in the ankle, knee, or hip. Even small differences may cause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically.
Many times tightness in the ankle can also contribute to back pain. When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain.
Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Whole Body Health Physical Therapy.
Make Movement Matter.
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Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
Think PT First
Stretches Lower Back
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LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Perform this 10-15 times in each direction.
Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active & healthy lifestyle
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LOOK WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOR THIS PATIENT!
This is our second year as a proud Slabtown Festival sponser, and we would love to see you there. Chat with our physical therapists and spin our prize wheel at our booth. You could win a foam roller! Learn more about other local businesses in the area, grab some food, listen to live music, and collect free samples! Come say hello! Come see us at the SLABTOWN FESTIVAL! SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All of the people I've dealt with at Whole Body Health are kind and caring... Thank you folks for all you do!! “Professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. All of the people I've dealt with at Whole Body Health are kind and caring. Bryan has a wonderful body of knowledge, is curious and listens as he guides you along the path to healing and health. He is genuinely happy as he sees the improvements he knows are coming. Thank you folks for all you do!!" – Marilyn F.
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See our physical therapists for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Back and neck pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties
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