Health & Wellness Newsletter by Balanced Body Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
HEALTH &WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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• Don’t Ignore Your Aching Back! • Bone & Joint Awareness Month
• Free 15 Minute Consultation • October Is National PT Month
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HEALTH &WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal.There are actually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: DON'T IGNORE YOUR ACHING BACK! Live An Active Life Free Of Pain!
• Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength- building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain. If you or someone you care about is suffering from back pain, give us a call today to find how treatment will target the exact source of the problem.
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costs associated with musculoskeletal diseases in the U.S. alone was estimated at $874 billion in 2009 to 2011 - equal to 5.73 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).(2) • Research funding is currently less than 2 percent of the National Institutes of Health annual budget, and continues to decline each year despite the high costs associated with injuries, arthritis, and back pain. • Since 2011, when “Baby Boomers” became beneficiaries of Medicare, the economic and societal cost of bone and joint health escalated and is expected to continue for decades. Now is the time to raise awareness - and the reason for Bone and Joint Action Week. There are five special days during Action Week. • October 12 - World Arthritis Day • October 16 - World Spine Day • October 17 - World Trauma Day • October 19 - World Pediatric Bone and Joint (PB&J) Day • October 20 - World Osteoporosis Day (1) United States Bone and Joint Initiative: The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States. Rosemont, IL; 2014. http://www.boneandjointburden.org/2014-report/ib0/prevalence-select-medical- conditions.AccessedJuly9,2015. (2) United States Bone and Joint Initiative: The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States. Rosemont, IL; 2014. http://www.boneandjointburden.org/2014-report/if0/health-care-utilization-and- economic-cost.AccessedJuly9,2015. (3)WoolfAD,PflegerB.Burdenofmajormusculoskeletalconditions.Bulletinof theWorldHealthOrganization 2003;81:646-656. 46% The risk, in one’ lifetime, of developing osteo rthritis in the knee. Currently, 27 million Americans are living with osteoarthritis. – American College of Rheumatology ar living with osteoarthritis. GLUCO of patients who saw improv ment in joint comfort, stiffness ) com 34% – Lancet, 2001 – American College of Rheumatology
Bone and Joint Action Week is held annually October 12-20 with activities focused on disorders including arthritis, back pain, trauma, pediatric conditions, and osteoporosis. The themes and their related activities are designed to raise awareness worldwide about prevention, disease management and treatment. You will find activities to do and ways to become better informed below. But before that, take a look at some facts: • More than half the American population over the age of 18 - 54 percent - are affected by musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions, according to The Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions in the United States.(1) • One in three (33%) people over the age of 18 required medical care for a musculoskeletal condition in each of the years 2009 to 2011, a 19% increase over the last decade.(2) • Bone and joint conditions are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide affecting hundreds of millions of people.(3) • Musculoskeletal conditions include back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, osteoporosis, spinal deformity, and childhood conditions. • The global prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions is predicted to increase greatly due to increasing life expectancy and changes in risk factors unless new treatments and preventive measures are found. • Musculoskeletal conditions can lead to significant disability plus diminished productivity and quality of life. Treatment and lost wage • 56% increase in physical function disability in the Unite States. GLUCOSAMINE of patients wh w re giv n saw improvement in joint symptoms (joint, comf rt, stiffn ss ) compared to placebo group. 34% – Lancet, 2001 – American Acad my of Orthopaedic Surgeons • 55% increase in joint comfort • 53% decrease in joint stiffness
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October Is National PT Month! October is fast approaching, and with it comes its share of official “national day” designations, including whimsical days like “National Pumpkin Seed Day.” But did you know that the entire month has been dedicated to National Physical Therapy Month? So, as the leaves are turning and you’re working on your jack-o-lanterns, take the time to learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy. What Is National Physical Therapy Month? For almost 40 years, physical therapy has been celebrated by official proclamation. And since 1992, October is the month for honoring physical therapists and the important role they play in healing people in pain. In the modern era of social media, hashtags like #UsePhysicalTherapy and #ChoosePT have helped spread the word. Physical Therapy Month allows patients to share their stories about how PT has changed their lives for the better. It also gives physical therapists a forum for spreading the word about the different kinds of treatment patients can receive. Many members of the general public don’t realize that aside from specialized exercises that build strength and flexibility, PT also offers pain management through massage, heat and cold applications, and specialized electronic-pulse devices. What Symptoms and Conditions Does PT Help? Physical therapy tends to be associated with sports injuries, along with chronic problems such as back pain, surgery recovery, and balance issues. Yet, you may not realize the range of problems which physical therapy can help - both for pain management and to help ease other symptoms. Do you have hand pain and stiffness? Physical therapists treat hand and wrist conditions ranging from carpal tunnel to “trigger finger.” Tennis elbow and rotator cuff injuries can also be aided through PT. Among other conditions the general public may not associate with physical therapy are pelvic floor dysfunction, TMJ, cardiopulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injuries. Why #ChoosePT? In recent years, National Physical Therapy Month has also focused on the alternative PT offers over opioids. With opioid abuse at an all-time high - and tragic overdoses on the rise - alternatives to this class of prescription medication are even more important. The National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that opioid prescriptions have quadrupled in recent years. Yet, the number of people reporting chronic pain has not gone down. So how can you tell if physical therapy is a better choice than prescription opioids? The CDC suggests that if you fall into any of these categories, physical therapy can be beneficial: •Pain comes from fibromyalgia, low back pain, knee arthritis or hip arthritis. These conditions, in particular, are known for responding well to physical therapy when it comes to pain management. •The pain has lasted more than 90 days, meaning that it has gone from “acute” to “chronic.” •The benefits of prescription opioids don’t outweigh their risks. In the early days after an injury or an operation, painkillers help patients function without crippling pain. But with each day that passes, the risks opioids pose outweigh the rewards. If you’ve become afraid of the pain. Obviously, nobody welcomes physical discomfort. But some people become overly dependent on a pill’s ability to remove all aches and twinges. In PT, pain is a way to determine exactly what needs to be worked on, in order to reduce discomfort down the road. 70 Million: Number of Americans living with chronic joint symptoms, including discomfort, aching and stiffness in and around the joint. Th t i on in three Americans. – Centers for Disease Control 2 3 out of people with arthritis are under the age of 65. 34% – Lancet, 2001 • 55% increase in joint comfort • 53% decrease in joint stiffness ONE & JOINT ROBLEMS re the leading ause of isability in the nited States. AMINE ere given ymptoms (joint, ared to placebo group. American Academy of rthopaedic Surgeons cid improved oint symptoms y up to 4% nd joint function y up to 2% dy BONE & JOINT PROBLEMS are the l ading cause of disability in the United States. s are under LUCOSAMINE patients who were given improvement in joint symptoms (j int, fort, stiffness ) compared to placebo group. ncet, 2001 – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons by up to 32% San Valentino Osteoarthritis Study After three months of Pycnogenol® supplementation among osteoarthri is patients: (published in Phytotherapy Research , 2008): • 56% increase in physical function
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