If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
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If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints— isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis”
is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. The most prevalent form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is caused by either injury or normal wear and tear. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused byoveruse,wearand tear,or injuries.Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immunesystemdysfunction-rheumatoid arthritis • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • Anabnormalmetabolism,whichleadstogout
For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can cause pain in the lower back, hip or knee. Often, arthritis is a downward spiral of progress pain, limiting movement and strength, which in turn causes more inactivity and pain. However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation. Discover how our team of specialists can get you moving pain-free again! Call our clinics today (Leesburg: 703-443-6700 and Lansdowne 703-858-9880) or visit us at loudounpt.com/newsletter-request- appointment/. Sources: arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding- arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php • arthritis.org/about- arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis. php • arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve- back-and-hip-arthritis-pain • arthritis-health.com/ blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain
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Regardlessof thecauseofarthritis,physical therapyplaysamajor role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintainingahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiethelp,surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physical therapy hasbeenshown tobeanexcellentway toprepareandrecoverafter a total knee or hip replacement. It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providinggreatersupport to the joints,andreducing inflammation. Furthermore,by improvingbalanceandcoordination,especially to thekneeandhip joints, theabnormalstrainon the joints isrelieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Schedule an appointment today at loudounpt.com/ newsletter-request-appointment/ or call our Leesburg (703-443-6700) or Lansdowne (703-858-9880) clinics.
Direct Access Puts You in Charge of Your Care and Brings Physical Therapy to You Now, When You Need It! Physical therapy is easier to get 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 no longer needed for physical therapy. A licenced physical therapist may begin the process of therapy by performing a full evaluation, immediately. Patients thataresentby theirphysiciannowalsohave thepower to choosewheretoreceivephysicaltherapy.Scheduleanappointment with Loudoun Physical Therapy today by visiting our website at loudounpt.com/newsletter-request-appointment/. Come get the help you need and find relief more quickly without needing to see your physician first. Let us help you get back to living life, today. Visitourwebsiteatloudounpt.com/newsletter-request-appointment/to scheduleyourphysicaltherapyappointmentnow,orcallusatourLeesburg (703-794-5581) or Lansdowne (703-794-5587) locations.
MEET OUR TEAM: PURVI TRIVEDI , PT, DPT Purvi Trivedi was born and raised in Gujarat, India. She completed her Bachelors in Physical Therapy in India, and achieved her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in Upstate NY. She is also certified in Dry Needling, a technique used to improve myofascial pain.
be an advocate about treating injury and preventing it at the same time. When Purvi is not working, you will find her experimenting in the kitchen, reading, biking and exploring Mother Nature. She is a wife and mother of two young boys, who are full of fun and energy! They keep her physically fit by chasing them!! To request an appointment, call Loudoun PhysicalTherapytodayorvisitourwebsite at loudounpt.com/newsletter-request- appointment/.
Purvi loves working at Loudoun Physical Therapy because of the diversity of our patient population, and family-like work environment. Working as a physical therapist, she enjoys being able to restore the movement, function, and recreation of her patients so that they can live a happy and healthy life. She loves that she can
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MASSAGE THERAPY FEATURED SERVICE Massage Therapy helps in loosening up any tight areas in your muscles and making recovery quicker and easier by promoting tissue healing – so you can get back on track to accomplishing your health and fitness goals. Massage therapy can also be used beforebeginningrigorousexerciseregimens. By working to mobilize, loosen, and relax muscles before you train, you can help them stay limberanddecreaseyourriskofstrains, sprains, and ruptures.
OUR SERVICES • Women’s Health • Return to Work Programs • Return to Play Programs • Auto Injury Recovery • Active Range of Motion (AROM) Therapy • Ultrasound Therapy • Inflammation Reduction HAS YOUR PA I N COME BACK? Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing pain. Call Loudoun Physical Therapy or visit our website at loudounpt.com/ newsletter-request-appointment/. We will guide you so you can get back to the activities you love. • Aquatic Therapy • Sports Rehabilitation • Therapeutic Massage • Resistance & Flexibility • Trigger Point Dry Needling • Cryotherapy • Electrical Stimulation • Pelvic Health 1 2 3
To learnmoreaboutthebenefitsofMassageTherapyatLoudounPhysicalTherapy,call us today (Leesburg: 703-443-6700, Lansdowne 703-858-9880) or visit loudounpt.com.
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
Suffering from severe left knee pain for sometime, I asked my physician for a
referral to a good orthopedist and was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in my left knee. With my first session, I didn’t know what to expect but as my sessions went on, I experienced less pain and by the time Igraduated, Iwaspain-free thanks to thestaffat LoudounPhysicalTherapy. Inowhave theexercises I need tokeep themuscles inmykneesand legsstrong andmyarthritispainatbay.Thanks to theentirestaff forall theirknowledgeand forhelpingmeonmypath to a pain-free life. I will be a return patient if the need arisesandwillrecommendLoudounPhysicalTherapy to everyone.” - C. H.
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR HIPS
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Hip Hikes While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 3 times. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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