Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day or worried about lifting an object due to your back going out? You are not alone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. However, the majority of back pain is non-specific, meaning that there is not a primary cause, such as a fracture or disc protrusion.
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I’ve always known that I wanted to help people, and I’ve spent a lot of time exploring different mediums to achieve this end. I have studied music therapy, worked as a ski patrol EMT, and seriously considered careers in personal training and radiologic technology before finding my muse in the form of physical therapy. What’s not to love about this field! I get to work with one of nature’s most beautiful creations, the human body, and to be constantly surrounded and inspired by our most fantastic quality, the human spirit. I receive a genuine sense of satisfaction from being able to not only assist in people’s recovery from physical conditions but also giving them the tools to allow them to be active participants in their own healing process. I am new to NEK but look forward to skiing at Burke
Mountain and then picking up mountain biking once the summer rolls around again. I enjoy playing finger-style and electric guitar, physical fitness, all things sci-fi, philosophy, and reading. I’m thrilled to be a team member here at NPT and look forward to all the professional and personal growth I will inevitably experience from working with my colleagues and patients.
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“Get Things Done Pain Free!” HOW HIPS CAUSE BACK PAIN
Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day or worried about lifting an object due to your back going out? You are not alone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. However, the majority of back pain is non-specific, meaning that there is not a primary cause, such as a fracture or disc protrusion. As physical therapists, we know that a high percentage of people suffering with back pain actually have 3 common problems or a combination of them all: • Poor posture • Weak core and gluteus muscles • Poor hip flexibility How tight hip ligaments can cause low back pain Your hip joints have to travel through a very large range of motion. There are thick Y shaped ligaments that surround the hip joints called the iliofemoral ligaments, which provide support. However, with prolonged sitting over weeks, months or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. Whenever you walk, instead of your hips moving naturally, the ligaments yank and pull on the pelvis, which is attached to your spine. This causes inflammation, strain and pain to the back muscles. Furthermore, the loss of hip motion can even cause your pelvis to tilt, altering the posture of your spine and increasing strain. By improving hip mobility, back pain can typically be relieved quite quickly. When you suffer from back pain, make sure that you have an expert physical therapist look at your movement. Even though your back may ache, it may not be the source of your problem. Call us today to discover how our SPINE Program can pinpoint the cause of your pain, relieve it quickly and teach you how to maintain a healthy spine.
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“How Healthy Are Your Hips?” TRY THESE SIMPLE TESTS TO SEE IF YOUR HIPS ARE CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN
Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out. • Cross one ankle above the other knee cross legged in a figure 4 position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • This might indicate a hip motion problem and cause pain in the back or hip discomfort on that side. You can easily check your hip motion by doing the following tests. If you discover your hip motion is limited, you feel pain or strong discomfort, it’s time to get your hips checked by our physical therapy professionals. Try these tests and see how mobile your hips are:
Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel facing forward. • Squat down as far as you can keeping your feet and heels flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side.
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Strengthens Hips
WALL SQUAT Strengthen your quadricep muscles by standing with back against wall. Perform a squatting motion, sliding down the wall. Hold for 10 seconds. Rise up, straightening at the hip. Repeat 6 times.
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“The pool is awesome!” “Over the past two and a half years I have been rehabilitating at Northern Physical Therapy! They work as a team and everyone has my best interest at heart. Everyone that knows me knows I hate exercise, but at NPT they change up my workout differently every week. They find fun and challenging ways to strengthen my body. The pool is awesome for my latest rehab program. I can do things in the water I can’t do in the gym. Ben, Jesse and Hannah are my very special team! Some days when I don’t feel up to keeping my appointment I go anyways and always feel better than I did when I went! I highly recommend Northern Physical Therapy!”
Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef • 1 onion, chopped • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Instructions Step 1
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Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles, and is no longer pink; drain. Place mixture in 5-quart slow cooker; stir in beans and remaining ingredients. Cook at HIGH 3 to 4 hours or at LOW 5 to 6 hours. Step 2 Notes: If you want to thicken this saucy chili, stir in finely crushed saltine crackers until the desired thickness is achieved.
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