Kerrville: Treating Your Aches & Pains

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“Overcome Pain Naturally!” TREATING YOUR ACHES & PAINS

Are you one of the many people who suffer from aches and pains in their neck or back? Each episode of back ache or pain can become progressively worse, lasting longer and traveling to the arms, buttocks or legs. If you don’t stop the cycle of pain and discover the root cause, the damage to your body may lead to eventual failure of the spinal structures. However, if you address and treat the cause of your pain early through the right physical therapy, drasticmeasures such as surgery can often be avoided. Here are some suggestions to help ease your pain: ICE & HEAT For muscle pain from overuse or injury, rest that body part and apply ice for the first 24 - 72 hours of an injury to reduce pain and inflammation. After that, heat often feels more soothing and helps blood flow. SLEEP Be sure to get plenty of sleep to allow your body to heal. The amount of sleep you need is dependent on your body. Some people only require 7 hours, others 9. Also, make sure you have a good mattress and sleep on your side or back with pillow support for your legs. If you sleep on your side, put the pillow between your legs. If you sleep on your back, put the pillow behind your thighs.

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“Physical Therapy Should Be Your First Option!” RESTORING PAIN FREE MOVEMENT

EXERCISE Regular exercise restores proper muscle tone. Walking, cycling and swimming are good aerobic activities to try. Be sure to warm up before exercising and cool down afterward. Our experts at Kerrville Physical Therapy Center teach you stretching, toning and aerobic exercises to feel better and stay pain-free. Drink lots of fluids, begin slowly and increase workouts gradually. Avoid high-impact aerobic activities and weight lifting when injured or while in pain. Consult one of our experts or your doctor before trying exercises you are unsure of doing. PHYSICAL THERAPY Through specialized hands on techniques, physical therapy addresses the poor alignment and dysfunction of the spine which can irritate and cause pressure on nerves. Physical therapy is the science of restoring pain-free movement with exercises and hands on treatments. Both principles are applied to the body when an injury is sustained and facilitate a great recovery. If you are suffering from aches and pains, call us today to learn more how we can help you return to a pain-free active lifestyle and maintain optimum health!

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Patient Success Spotlight

“It wouldn’t be right for me to move on with my new life without thanking all of you for the most thoughtful care I have ever experienced. I offer you guys a standing ovation. I have never seen a group exhibit such great teamwork, informed guidance, awesome attitude, and a welcome dose of humor. Thank you for my new, limp-less walk! I have not felt this blessed since my kids were born.” Thank you for my new, limp-less walk!

DO YOU HAVE ACHES & PAINS?

• Pain while bending or reaching? • Stiffness or swelling? • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins?

• Pain when trying to sleep? • Pain when driving > 30 mins? • Radiating pain to the back?

Be In A Better Mood • Have More Energy Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Headache Free

Talk to One Of Our Physical Therapy Specialists

FREE JOINT PAIN ANALYSIS

Call To Schedule Today (830) 896-7377

Offer valid for the first 25 people to schedule. Expires 07-28-17.

THINK KERRVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER FIRST

Why You Need To Come In For Another Appointment: • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

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Take Care of Your Aches & Pains Before It’s Too Late!

Healthy Recipe: Cocoa Banana Walnut Bread

5 INGREDIENTS 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. allspice 2 large eggs

1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup plain, low-fat yogurt 1/3 cup canola or grapeseed oil 2 Tbs. molasses 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and allspice. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs, then stir in sugar, yogurt, oil, molasses, bananas and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix gently. Fold in walnuts and pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Let cool several minutes before unmolding.

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Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to keep you moving...

TANDEM STANCE Stand with one foot directly in front of the other so that the toes of one foot touch the heel of the other. Maintain your balance. Improves balance

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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

Wellness Tips

Patients who stay fit avoid future injury At Kerrville Physical Therapy Center our goal is to help you live a healthier and happier life! We know that being overweight or obese can increase your chances of injury by 15-48%. This percentage increases with the severity of obesity. If you are one of the 63% of people in the U.S. that are overweight or obese we can help you get back to a healthy lifestyle and decrease your chances of a costly injury. If you are one of our past patients and you feel that you need some help please give us a call today.

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