Spine Expert Newsletter by Franklin Rehabilitation.
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Is It Back Pain Or SCIATICA?
Are you one of the approximately 85 percent of adults who are affected by low back pain during their lifetime? If you suffer with back pain or sciatica, know that low cost results are closer than you think. Recent studies show that patients with low back pain should consider physical therapy first for their back pain, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Another recent study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, recommends that in most cases of low back degenerative disc disease (a common cause of low back pain), the most effective treatment is physical therapy combined with anti-inflammatory medications. It concludes that physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs are the best options of non-surgical treatment of low back pain. Low back degenerative disc disease develops when the discs between your spine weaken (often due to repetitive strain), are injured or shrink from aging. As a result, the discs are unable to hold normal spacing and therefore, collapse increasing instability, causing back pain. Physical therapist intervention includesstrengtheningofcoremusclegroups, including the abdominal wall, which has positive effects on people with this condition. Exercise and hands on therapy have been shown to alleviate pain in many people. In addition, education on how to protect your spine and remain active is beneficial. Our physical therapists are trained to identify your problem and plan out the most effective treatment for you. Along with building your core muscle groups, hands-on physical therapy to move your spine has shown to be very effective. Our physical therapists develop a safe and effective treatment program that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Surgery should always be the last option, but too often people think of surgery as a cure all and are eager to embark on it without knowing the long term risks. Receiving care from our knowledgable and licensed physical therapists first, can improve your odds that you can quickly reduce your pain and maintain your quality of life. Call us today to learn more!
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Staff Spotlight
Istartedasanofficemanager at Franklin Rehabilitation in December2014. InJuly2015, my position shifted to being a liaison between the clinic and their outsourced billing company. Most recently, and Kelly Tice Billing Department Liaison
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in response to feedback from our patients, we have decided to bring our billing in-house. This new structure will be implemented starting Nov. 1, 2016. We anticipate this to be a smooth transition and look forward to working with our patients on their accounts on a much more personal level, allowing them to have a better understanding of their accounts. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. I’m also the treasurer for Boy Scouts of America for my two sons’ Boy Scout Troop. My husband and I attend all our children’s sporting events including baseball, softball, basketball and football.
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The Challenge Of TREATING BACK PAIN
Back pain is the second most common diagnosis seen by physicians in their offices. 85% of the US population will suffer an episode of back pain sometime in their life. Why is this? A lot has to do with the design of our body. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. In humans, the force of gravity pulls directly down through the vertical spine compressing it together over the years. In other mammals such as horses, apes and cows, the spine is horizontal and the pull of gravity does not compress the spine together. Most back pain falls under the category of mechanical back pain, meaning the mechanics of the movement are not correct. The spine has to move in intricate ways to make whole movements of bending, extending and twisting. Therefore, the “mechanics” of the spine are important in order for all the vertebrae (the bones) to be able to move. Mechanical back pain means that the joints, muscles and ligaments of the spine are not moving correctly at the right time. This can cause increased strain on certain parts of your back, especially the very lower back. Why do the mechanics of the spine change and cause pain? This is due to a variety of reasons including small injuries from lifting heavy objects, bending, twisting, repetitive strain, accidents, weakness from prolonged sitting and changes in your core strength. In today’s world, most of our daily activities involve sitting which causes the abdominal and back muscles to weaken. This in turn lessens the necessary support to the spine, causing strain. The strain causes inflammation, which leads to pain. Back pain can be localized to the back area or even radiate into the buttocks or backs of the legs. Millions of people a year rely on over the counter medication and back braces to get through their day. However, the unfortunate reality is that unless treated properly, 75% of people with back problems will have another episode of their back pain. This is because the cause of the problem, the mechanical movement, is not addressed by treating it with drugs or a hot pack. More and more people with back pain are realizing the full benefits of our specialized hands on physical therapy to address the cause of their back pain and understand what they can do to have lasting relief. Call us today to learn more how we can help quickly relieve your back pain!
Patient Spotlight
“Physical Therapists Work Miracles!”
“I think physical therapists are among the most underrated caregivers in the healthcare industry. Following horrific war injuries and automobile accidents doctors turn the patient over to the therapist to work their miracles, returning them to as normal a life as possible. But they have the additional task of being a closet psychologist as
Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? � Move without pain
they deal with the incredible mental anguish associated with a life that took a horrible turn. And then there are those of us who have brought physical pain to ourselves, through careless abandon while playing their favorite sport, or through laziness by not maintaining a program of exercise needed to keep our bodies in good physical condition. Yes, therapists can help repair broken as well as abused bodies. They also have the ability to seek out the problem areas and begin the process of bringing us back to physical and mental well-being. The end result is that if we work with the therapist, both during and following treatment, we will lead more comfortable and productive lives. With that said, I have been going to physical therapists for a long time due to sports injuries, and as I got older, spinal stenosis. Sharon Cole at Franklin Rehabilitation is the first therapist to actually diagnose what ailed me and begin a systematic approach to getting my hips, back and torso into position to work with the rest of my body. After five weeks I am beginning to feel good again and I’m doing things I have not been able to do in years. I also sleep better and I feel good when I get out of bed in the morning. In closing, life could be so much better for so many people if they used the services of a reputable physical therapist and then stayed the course.” - Tom G.
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� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
� Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Franklin Rehabilitation today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Physical Therapy Consultation.
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Do You Suffer With Any of The Following Symptoms?
• Pain while bending or reaching • Soreness after sitting awhile • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins
• Pain when trying to sleep • Pain when driving > 30 mins • Radiating pain to buttocks
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