Health & Wellness Newsletter by Activa Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body INTRODUCING OUR NEW PHYSICAL THERAPIST CARSON MOESLE PT, DPT
We would like to give a warm welcome to the newest member of our clinical staff, Dr. Carson Moesle. Carson joins us a Doctor of Physical Therapy to join our growing staff. Having interned with the team at Activa in late 2017 and early 2018, Carson is a welcome addition to the Activa team.Treating patients on an individualized basis, Dr. Moesle crafts rehabilitation plans custom to each individual and diagnosing the root of a patient’s symptoms. Combining her knowledge as a PT and an athletic trainer, she is as adept at mixing in treatment plans for high level athletics and sports just as she is caring for common orthopedic and geriatric conditions. She joins Dr. Samir Sharma as a full-time doctor of physical therapy along with physical therapist assistant Jennifer Dotter and our host of support staff.
Carson joins us from Orland Park. She studied AthleticTraining at Indiana State University before attending the University of Miami where she earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has had the opportunity towork with a variety of high school and collegiate level sports teams and while she continues to enjoy working with athletes of all ages, she is passionate about treating orthopedic conditions across the life span. She has a specific passion for treating knee injuries, all post-operative rehabilitation, and fall prevention for the geriatric population. She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, attending concerts, and spending time with friends and family in her free time. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Moesle, call us today!
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Prove To Your Friends That Pain Relief Is Real!” LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TOBE APAIN INTHENECK
Inside:
• Arthritis In The Neck
• Healthy Recipe
• Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlights
Having frequent headaches and neck pain can literally be a pain in the neck, make you less happy and less productive in life. Why do you have that pain in your neck? More often than not it is caused by a muscle or joint problem. Poor posture in the upper neck area can often contribute to headaches, migraines and neck pain. When you look in the mirror do you notice that you have a forward head posture or does your head look a little shifted off to the side, not in alignment with your neck? Where Radiating Headaches Come From. Different problems with the neck movement will cause pain to be felt in different areas. For example didyouknow that ifyourpain radiates to the foreheadorbehind theeyes, this can be from “stuck” joints at the top of your neck? Poor movement causes stresses and strains on surrounding muscle and tissue causing irritation thataffects thenerves in thearea.Thenext leveldown,calledC2, will often radiate pain to the side of the face / head and back scalp area. Finding the Root of the Problem. To narrow the source of the problem, it is important tofindout ifyourpainworsens towards theendof theday
or is first thing in themorning.Pain at theendof theday andacomplaint of a “heavy head” feeling is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness and spine instability. The neck and shoulder muscles just can’t tolerate the weight of the head (about the weight of a bowling ball) with daily activities, tiring quickly. Pain in the morning that may radiate to the shoulders or down the arms can be associated with the discs between your neck bones (vertebrae), especially if that pain is radiating. What is the best course of action?The best solution if you have neck pain or headaches is to see a physical therapist. Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating your neck joints and muscles. We help you return the normal movement of your neck joints and muscles gently and safely, relieving your pain. Ifyouarehavingheadachesorneckpain,discoverourprograms today and learn more about quickly relieving your pain.
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ARTHRITIS IN THE NECK
The problemwith arthritis is the loss of range of motion in the neck joints. As bonewears on bone, thesurfaceof thebones actually start tochangeshape. This thins the bones in the neck in some parts leading to a loss of height between the bones. Due to abnormal wear and tear, new bone forms where it shouldn’t, creeping into the holes where the spinal cord passes through. In addition it can rub on the nerves out to your neck, shoulders, arms and even hands.This can lead to a condition called cervical spinal stenosis, which can be quite painful. What can be done to help neck arthritis? While pain medications can help control pain, they don’t address the root cause of the pain, which is poor strengthand lackofnormalmovement.Theneck jointson thesideof thespine normally experience wear and tear over the years. However, when this wear and tear is accelerated due to poor posture, weakness or injury, this can lead to limited, painful range of motion. In addition, with neck arthritis, the smaller muscles thatguide themotionsof theneckbecomeweaker,eventually leading to more rubbing and arthritis. By gently stretching these tight and restricted joints with specific hands on therapy and exercises, range of motion can be returned. While physical therapy cannot restore the cartilage or change the bony structure, it can certainly help your neck move better, become stronger, reduce pain and give you the power to stay healthier longer. Try this simple test. See ifyouhave restrictedcervical joints.Standwithyour back against the wall. Can you touch the back of your head to the wall while keeping your chin level? If you cannot, then your neck joints are limited and you need physical therapy to restore the range of motion.
Is your neck pain affecting your balance? Have you ever seen a person with their head protruding forward and their body bent over?This can be subtle or quitenoticeable.Withneckpain, limitedneckpostureresults in lossofbalance. Just pull anyone by their nose and you will see they will falter forward.This is because the normal lines of gravity through the body change when the spine posture changes. If you or someone you know has poor balance, it could be a problem with their posture. Get your neck moving and feeling better. Call us to learn more about our programs today!
CHERRY-BERRY OATMEAL SMOOTHIE
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
INGREDIENTS • ⅓ cup quick-cooking rolled oats • ½ cup light almond milk • ¾ cup fresh strawberries • ½ cup fresh dark sweet cherries • 1-2 tbsp almond butter • 1 tbsp honey • ½ cup small ice cubes DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl combine water and oats. Microwave 1 minute. Stir in ¼ cup of themilk.Microwave30 to50seconds more or until oats are very tender. Cool 5 minutes. In a blender combine oat mixture, the remaining ¼ cup milk, and
Improves Neck Pain
CERVICAL ROTATION Turn your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead.
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the next four ingredients (through honey). Cover and blend until smooth, scraping container as needed. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. If desired, top each serving with additional fruit.
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Refer A Friend
Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:
Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Activa Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.
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• Dog day care • Overnight and long-term boarding
• Spa services • Webcam access
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What our recent graduates had to say...
I am feeling better! “I had upper and lower back pain after a car accident. For the first time, I am having physical therapy. Activa has been exceptional during therapy. My healing and strength progresses each week. The techs and assistants: Daisy, Kevin and Jennifer, explain how the body muscles are being worked on during sessions. Samir has also taken so much time to ensure my progress is moving up. After a few months, I am feeling better and ending my physical therapy.” – Nora R. I am now able to get through a whole day without any back pain! “Before coming here, I had pain in my back almost every day. Learning how to stretch and build my core muscles have been a great help. I am now able to get through a whole day without any back pain.” – Kaylie A. My ankle mobility is much better! “Iwashaving issueswithmyanklemobilityand rangeofmotion.Afterseveral visits, my ankle mobility is much better and pain has gone significantly.” – Syed A. She was able to start jumping, running, and of course skipping! “Our five year old daughter started having surgery on both of her feet. She had braces on her legs and could only walk slowly. She started treatment wearing the braces. After a number of sessions, she was able to start jumping, running, and of course skipping. She always looked forward to
going to her sessions and working with the wonderful stuff. It was such a relief for us to know she was in good hands with the therapists.” – Ryan F. Helped me get back and ready for playing tennis! “Appreciate the service, cleanliness, and most importantly diagnosis for my frozen left shoulder. The exercise and gentle nudge to work at home helped me get back and ready for playing tennis this summer!” – Mihir S.
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