Have you ever thought about how amazing our ability to walk is? It is a complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working together in harmony to lift you up. But what if you experience pain while walking? If you experience hip, knee, or leg pain, it could mean that the complex system of your gait has been effected in some way or another.
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into is now on their own... with some adult supervision from the dormsupervisor, house mom, andprofessors.WELL... not forme.That isn’t how my story went at all. I took my BABY to the airport and put her on a plane in a mad rush. Headed off to Los Angeles, California with a suitcase, a backpack, her teddy bear and a dream. We got to security and she just walked away. Holy Crap. She’s just left. No 8 hour, all day long send off to college, just goodbye. Go be an adult with no dorm supervisor, house mom, no nothing. Jesus, give me strength!! I pray that I taught her enough, I pray that she will find a good church and surround herself with good people. So far so good. I just don’t get to talk to her enough. The last straw was loading up her car on a carrier to ship it across the country. Nomore watching that car drive upmy driveway with themusic way too loud. Many of you might know why she left for LA. If not, I will tell you. My baby girl, Sophie, has dancedsince shewas3. I havealways thought she was special, but now America knows. She is a finalist on Fox’s TV show, “SO YOU THINK THAT YOU CAN DANCE”. She will be gracing your TVMonday nights at 8 PMCST. It is surreal to look on theTV at a show I have watched with her for 15 years and see her dancing across the screen. One request... tune in. Watch her journey, cheer, and vote for Baby Girl Pittman. That is my Baby, growing up before the world on National TV. I am really proud of her!!
Time for back to school, shopping, getting ready for yard clean up and... FOOTBALL!!! This is a transition time for most of us. Those of you who had graduates or have had in the past will relate to this. Sending a child off to college is really tough... at least for the first kid. (I hear it gets easier with each subsequent child). Going to get the dorm room, thatWalmart shopping to decorate and get the room ready, meeting the roommate and touringwith your child... nowyoung adult. That initial goodbye is the worst. You drive away fromcampus, leavingpart of youbehind. This BABY that you have poured everything
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ALSO INSIDE: • How Physical Therapy Helps Your Pain • Tips to Improve Your Posture in the Classroom
• Complimentary Workshops • Patient Success Spotlights • Exercise Essentials
KICK BACK & RELAX! Find the Relief You Need for Your Knee & Hip Pain
Have you ever thought about how amazing our ability to walk is? It is a complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working together in harmony to lift you up. But what if you experience pain while walking? If you experience hip, knee, or leg pain, it could mean that the complex system of your gait has been effected in some way or another. What Causes Knee and Hip Pain? Knee and hip pain occur when the joints andmuscles surrounding those areas lack their normal function. If the joint isn’t functioning properly, it can alter one’s mobility, which will increase pressure on the area. This can cause the area to become inflamed, thus resulting in pain. If you are experiencing HIP PAIN , it is likely that there is a problem with your hip joint. When this happens, you will experience pain inside of your hip, or in your groin area. If you are experiencing pain outside of your hip, in your upper thigh, or buttock region, then it is likely that there is a problemwith the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or soft tissues surrounding the hip joint. Regardless
of where the pain is stemming from, hip pain is typically caused by injury or strain to the joint or surrounding regions; however, the pain can also be due to an underlying disease, such as arthritis. If you are experiencing KNEE PAIN , there is a good chance the pain is rooted in your kneecap or patella. Every time you bend your knee, your kneecap needs enough space to move up and down between your femur bone and the bend of your knee. Unfortunately, if this area becomes inflamed, then the tissues surrounding the kneecap will become tighter, and the kneecap will not have as much space to move. It will try to squeeze through the inflamed padding, causing pain in the knee, and causing the padding to grow thicker andmore irritated. When this happens, the joint fluid inside your knee will begin to dry out, resulting inmore friction and pain. Our goal is to help you move and walk as comfortably as possible. Give us a call today at 901-850-5246 to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists and get back on track to a pain-free life.
How Physical Therapy Helps Your Pain
When relieving knee and hip pain, it is important to make sure that normal motion is restored. Our physical therapists at Pittman Physical Therapy are trained in evaluating your movement to determine the root of your problem, in addition to creating a treatment regimen specific to your pain, and restoring you to your normal mobility and strength. We have years of success in helping patients with their physical needs, eliminating their need for harmful drugs, expensive testing, or harsh surgeries. Try These 4 Different DIY Ice Packs to relieve the burning in your joints after walking: 1. 3 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART RUBBING ALCOHOL. This combination is recommended by physical therapists, because it is cheap, it stays flexible, and it works perfectly. There is also minimal mess if there is a leak! Win/win.
2. CORN SYRUP – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible compared to the rest; however, if it were to leak, you’d be left with a stickymess. 3. LIQUID DISH SOAP – You guessed it, another one-ingredient ice pack! This one doesn’t stay quite as flexible as the rest, but at least the mess won’t be sticky in the event of a leak. 4. 2PARTS LIQUID DISH SOAPTO1PARTRUBBING ALCOHOL. This is very similar to the one above but stays a bitmore flexible. To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag your ice packs in sturdy freezer bagswith a double-lock seal. If you have a vacuumbag sealer, this is the perfect use for it.
Source: mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050684
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COMPLIMENTARY WORKSHOPS! You are invited to our FREE
Hip Pain Workshop Thursday, Aug 29 6:00 pm
Heel Pain Workshop Thursday, Sept 12 6:00 pm
Shoulder Workshop Thursday, Sept 19 6:00 pm
How Do I Register For a Free Workshop at Pittman Physical Therapy? Call us at 901-850-5246, today! We only have 25 seats available for each event due to the interactive nature of our workshops, so be sure to register now! How Much Does It Cost To Attend a Workshop? Nothing... the event is absolutely FREE but call 901-850-5246 now to register as our workshops are limited to 25 attendees.
Do you or a loved one suffer from heel, shoulder, back, or hip pain? Are you age 40+ and have suffered with pain for longer than you feel you should have? Are you currently thinking about or seeing a doctor? If Your Answer is “Yes” to These Questions, You Should Come to One of Our FREE Workshops!
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Patient Success Spotlight
“By coming to Pittman, I am back to doing the activities I want to do.” “I am very thankful Pittman PT was recommended to me! I had knee surgery for a torn meniscus. I am a very active person, so I was very eager to get back to normal activity ASAP. By coming to Pittman, I am back to doing the activities I want to do. They understand how important it is to get you back healthy and back to normal life quickly. Thank you so much Mitch & Jeff! Y’all ROCK! I will definitely be back with any other issues that come up! Highly Recommend!”
- C.L.
Tips to Improve Your Posture In the Classroom
Unload Your Backpack I know, I know, you have a biology exam tomorrow and you need to bring your chemistry book with you so you can do the lab properly. But carrying everything in your backpack and loading it with heavy school supplies is not good for your back or your posture. If at college, leave the heavy supplies at your dormitory or apartment and take a good walk home every time you need them (say yes to exercise!) or carry them in your hands. This will -literally- take weight from your back and will improve your posture. Wear Both Straps of Your Backpack The cool kids walk around campus carrying their backpacks on just one shoulder, but they also have bad posture and back
The benefits of good posture are more than just looking good, especially as a grade school or college student where you spend most of your time sitting down at a desk in the library or an uncomfortable chair in a lecture hall. No worries, though, we have your back and we have some tips for you to improve your posture without even trying. Adjust Your Backpack One of the reasons your back hurts is because the weight you carry on your backpack. The gap between your back and your backpack is what causes the stress to your back, though, which damages your posture at the end. To fix this, adjust your backpack handles so it can be as close to your back as possible to avoid your spine to curve excessively when carrying your backpack.
problems. Do not follow this trend, and use both straps of your backpack so the weight is evenly distributed on your back. Stretch Between Classes Practice posture exercises throughout the day, such as when you get up from your desk, or right before breaks and lunch. Practicing better posture at scheduled times will help better posture become a habit. One exercise is imagining a string passing through your body from ceiling to floor, pulling you upward and making you taller. Think of stretching your head toward the ceiling, increasing the space between your rib cage and pelvis. Source: • https://www.uprightpose.com/blogs/news/how- to-improve-your-posture-as-a-college-student • https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/4-ways-to-turn-good- posture-into-less-back-pain
“I am doing so much better... I don’t really think about my replaced knee. ”
“When I first came here I didn’t know what to expect with a replaced knee. Six weeks later, I am doing so much better. I will have a replacement of my other knee and be right back at Pittman PT. I don’t really think about my replaced knee.”
-C.H.
Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy body
KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH
HIP HIKES Strengthens Hips
Relieves Knee Pain
While sitting on the edge of a chair, extend one leg outwards while keeping the other bent for stability. Tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times with each leg.
Stand sideways on a step and have one leg hanging. While keeping your standing leg straight, raise your free hip directly upward, which will raise your hanging leg. Then return the pelvis/leg back to the floor position. Repeat 12 times on each side.
Exercises copyright of
Not all exercises are appropriate for every person. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting.
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