Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine, and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
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Jack Stewart, Northome, MN Ben Holter, PT (STORY INSIDE) “Now I go sturgeon fishing at Rainy Lake and caught a 20-30lb Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico!”
YOUR BACK PAIN RECOVERY IS HERE You Can Live Your Life Again
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine, and nerve damage. As one of themost common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. populationwill suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. TheAmericanPhysical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: • Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. Theymight assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause.
Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy andmedication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help. If you’re suffering from back pain, call Choice Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
Sources http://www.apta.org/
https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
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BACK PAIN PREVENTION
control 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. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist for back pain, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back 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!
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.
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LIFT PROPERLY You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your abs on and back straight. Lift with your leg muscles and gluteals, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. USE GOOD POSTURE When you are standing, stand with heels and toes on the ground. Feel the ground through your whole foot, soft knees and abdominals on. USE STRENGTH TRAINING Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and
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IT’S EASIER TO GET THERAPY THAN YOU THINK! Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a physician referral is not needed for physical therapy. You have Direct Access! A physical therapist is able to evaluate and treat a patient for up to 60 days without a referral. Some insurance companies are still requiring a referral for payment. It is recommended to contact your insurance company regarding “Direct Access”; or our staff will gladly assist you with this question. We can also assess your occupational and speech therapy needs. Simply call us to Schedule an Appointment or Free Screening Today!
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
Perform This Exercise To Relieve Back Pain In Minutes!
SIDELYING TRUNK ROTATION While lying on your side with your arms out-stretched in front of your body, slowly twist your upper body to the side and rotate your spine. Your arms and head should also be rotating along with the spine as shown. Follow your hand with your eyes. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side.
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He didn’t think therapy would work, but Choice Therapy proved himwrong! Prior to coming to Choice Therapy, Jack Stewart suffered from back and shoulder pain for 50 years. His pain started when he was 35, and now he is 85! He didn’t think that physical therapy would work, so he never gave it a chance. After promising his physician, Dr. Susan Anderson, that he would give it a try, he finally came to Choice Therapy’s Blackduck Clinic for the treatment he needed. After 50 years, Jack is now pain-free! The clinic was conveniently close to Jack’s home, and his therapist, Ben, was able to help him build needed muscle to relieve his pain and get him back to being active again. Best of all, Jack is now sleeping much better at night, so he is no longer crabby to his wife! Check out what Jack has to say below: “Ben gave me my active life back after about ten days of therapy. He helped me relieve my pain, and I kept getting better and better. Now I continuously do my home exercise every morning and night. I will do my home exercise program forever! I can go to most places by myself. Now I go Sturgeon fishing at Rainy Lake. I even caught a 20-30lb Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico! I can also do my woodworking, I like to build martin houses and log beds. I even put together a full-size stagecoach! Thank you!” - J.S. WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING!
MARNE WALDO MASTER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Marne lives in Kelliher. She enjoys working in and spending time in her rural community. Her hobbies include hunting (bowand rifle), gardening, cooking, fishing, and spending time with her husband and daughters. Areas of Specialty:
• Vertigo • Orthopedics • Sports Injuries
• Back/Neck Pain • Industrial Rehab
HEALTHY RECIPE CARROT, GINGER, LIME RAW SOUP
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup fresh carrot juice • Juice of 1 lime • 1-inch chunk ginger root, juiced • 1/2 large avocado • 1/2 ear of fresh corn
DIRECTIONS Pour the carrot, lime, ginger juice in a blender and add the avocado. Blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and top the soup with fresh raw corn, shaved off the cob.
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