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BACK PAIN PREVENTION S I MP L E S O LU T I ON S F O R A L I F E F R E E F ROM PA I N

A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re first facing the object and standing as close as possible. Then squat while keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Yourbodyhashundredsofmuscles.Thesemusclesprotectandcontrol your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. Itneverhurtstovisitaphysicaltherapist,either.Getregularcheck-ups, andmakesureyourbody is ingoodcondition. Ifyouhaveahistoryofback injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you. Take charge of your back pain by calling us or by visiting our website at www.elliottphysicaltherapy.com. We can help get your life back. Sources: www.apta.org•www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/ Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics•www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver- Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet

ACORN SQUASHWITH BROWN RICE AND TURKEY SAUSAGE

MEET OUR TEAM: BRI TTANY O’DEA , PT,DPT

Ingredients: • 2 acorn squash (about 2 1/2 pounds) • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1/2 lb. sweet or hot Italian turkey or chicken sausage • 1 small onion • 1 medium red pepper • Salt and ground black pepper • 1 package precooked whole-grain brown rice (scant 2 cups) • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves Lightly grease microwave-safe large plate; place squash halves, cut sides down, on plate (it’s OK if halves overlap slightly). Cook squash in microwave oven on High 8 to 9 minutes or until fork-tender;setasideuntilcoolenough to handle. Meanwhile,preheatovento375degrees F. Line 15 1/2” by 10 1/2” jelly-roll pan with foil. Innonstick12-inchskillet,heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add sausage and cook until browned, breakingupsausagewithsideofspoon. Withslottedspoon, transfersausage to large bowl. Directions:

Brittany O’Dea, PT, DPT is a graduate of UniversityofMassachusetts-Lowell with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a minor in nutrition. Brittany completed her post-graduate studiesatNortheasternUniversitywith aDoctorate inPhysicalTherapy (DPT). Brittany’s clinical experience includes outpatient orthopedic, outpatient neuro, and inpatient in the medical/ respiratory ICU.Brittanyenjoysworking with a variety of patient populations includingpediatrics,geriatrics,patients withneurologicaldisorders,amputees, athletes, and weekend warriors. Brittany isextremelypassionateabout movement and exercise to restore function and improve the human experience.

To same skillet, add onion, red pepper, 1/2teaspoonsalt,and1/4teaspoonblack pepper, and cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally; add to sausage in bowl. With spoon, scoop out squash, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Add scooped-out squash tobowlwithsausage;stir inrice (it is not necessary to heat rice as label directs) and parsley until combined. Spoon sausage mixture into squash shells; place in prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

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