Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Determining The Origins Of Your Pain
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Determining The Origins Of Your Pain
Sometimes it happens when a pain develops that you can immediately identify the cause. A new pair of shoes may cause a sharp pain in your heel, or an old chair at work may cause your back to grow sore and uncomfortable as time goes on. But there are other situations in which pain develops, and the cause of the pain is unclear. Different types of bodily pain can tell you different things about your body and overallbodilyhealth.Sometimes,apain inyourarmoryour legmayhave little to nothing to do with an actual issue in your arm or leg. Physical therapists are like well-traineddetectiveswhen itcomes to identifying thecausesofpain.Aphysical therapist knows the way that the nervous system works, making it possible to identify the potential causes of pain, even if the pain is manifesting itself in an unusual or seemingly inexplicable way.
Whetheryouaresufferingfrompain inyourhead,yourback,yourneckoranywhere else in your body, working with a physical therapist can help you find the relief you are looking for. Physical therapists are trained in identifying and treating the causeofyourpain,givingyou theopportunity toshiftaway from theongoinguse ofpainmedicationand insteadfindrelieffromyourpainwithaseriesofstrategies that include stretching, muscle building and flexibility training.
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UND E R S TAND I N G Y O U R PA I N
• What do you think may be causing the pain? Of course, it happens that a pain will develop, and you are dumbfounded as to why, but more often than not, there is something that you think could be influencing it. If the pain started around the same time as a change in environment or life circumstances, then it is worth telling your physical therapist about the association. Another thing to consider about your pain is whether or not it develops at particular times of the day or year. There are plenty of situations when someone begins to experience pain when the weather starts to change, and it turns out that the pain is a result of arthritis and inflammation. There are other situations in which the pain will develop as a result of prolonged sitting or the opposite — such as when things get crazy at home or at work, and you find that you are not getting as much sleep as usual. Considering any changes in your daily habits or environmental factors can be very helpful in determining what is causing your pain. Regardless of where your pain is, how long you’ve been dealing with it, or how intense the pain feels, the smart thing to do when pain develops is to speak with a physical therapist. Working with a physical therapist can help you finally get a step ahead of your pain by finding treatment options that are designed to provide you with long-term relief instead of temporary relief from medication.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAIN Here are a few things you may want to consider before heading into physical therapy: • Consider exactly where the pain occurs in your body, and research what the different parts of the body are called so that you can have an accurate and helpful conversation about your pain. For example, back pain has a lot of different differentiations, and lumbar pain (which is in the lower back) is frequently caused by factors different from what would cause upper-back or neck pain. • How does the pain feel when it develops? Is it a lingering ache? Is it a sharp stab? Is it more of a tingling feeling? Each of these sensations are actually associated with different types of problems, so describing your pain appropriately may be helpful in determining the best treatment methods for your body’s needs.
Call your physical therapist at Kewanee PhysicalTherapy today for more information on preventing sports injuries, or visit our website at kptrs.com .
Eating Right Never Tasted So Good!
Greek Turkey Burgers
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp dried oregano • ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper
• 4 small hamburger buns • 4 tbsp tzatziki • 12 slices cucumber • 8 thick rings red onion
• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat grill to medium-high. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach. Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch patties. Oil the grill rack. Grill the patties until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki, 3 cucumber slices and 2 onion rings.
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ATTENTION PA I N SUF F ERERS !
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
At Kewanee Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to call Kewanee Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists if: • You are tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident • You have been injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
Did you know we offer free ebooks?
1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
As a current or past patient, you have access to this valuable information, at your fingertips. Start feeling better today in the privacy of your home. Visit our website kptrs.com , to download your copy today!
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Improve Leg Strength In Minutes Try this movement to improve leg strength
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Runner’s Step Stand in front of a box or step that is below the level of the knee. Step up onto the box and bring the opposite leg up towards your chest. Lower your leg down in a controlled manner. Repeat 6-10 times, alternating legs.
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