KinetesisSpineJointClinic_More Movement, More Energy

Do you feel sluggish or fatigued, as if it’s difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Do your sore muscles or achy joints just add to that lack of motivation? If so, your body may be experiencing some physical problems.

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MORE MOVEMENT MORE ENERGY Give Yourself a Healthy Boost!

INSIDE: • More Movement, More Energy! • Meet Tahnee Krajacic, Massage Therapist • What is Fascial Stretch Therapy? • Healthy Tip for Rotator Cuff Muscles, by Cecilia Driscoll • Friends of Kinetesis: Discount for O2 Wellness Inside!

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890 Fall River Road Fall River, NS B2T 1G5 Phone: (902)-861-3900 Fax: (902) 407-7208 FALL RIVER

1600 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS B4A-1E8 Phone: (902)-407-7207 Fax: (902) 407-7208 BEDFORD

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MORE MOVEMENT, MORE ENERGY Give Yourself a Healthy Boost!

Increase Your Energy By Getting Up and Moving Today! Do you feel sluggish or fatigued, as if it’s difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Do your sore muscles or achy joints just add to that lack of motivation? If so, your body may be experiencing some physical problems. Living a sedentary life is one of the main reasonswhy people report having low energy or feeling chronic day-to- day aches. Long car commutes, desk jobs, watching T.V. once you get home from work… many people live their lives this way, with very little physical activity. While it may not seem like it is making an impact at the time, this type of sedentary lifestyle can damage your body over time. A consistent exercise plan can increase your energy and help you live a healthier life! Why is Physical Activity So Important? When you don’t participate in frequent physical activity, your muscles begin to weaken and over time they can even begin to atrophy. Inactive lifestyles also cause joints to become stiff and can alter the physiological chemical processes within your body. In fact, your circulation and lymphatic systems can slow down, which can pose harmful risks. These systems work in producing and excreting toxic wastes (such as cholesterol) and these wastes can build up when the systems

aren’t functioning as efficiently as they should. Lack of movement and poor posture are the causes of several types of pain, including lower back pain, neck pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. A slumped posture can even change the shape of your spine over time, in addition to closing your shoulder joints and tightening up the tissues around your hips. These consequences can cause severe pain and may result in a host of other problems if lifestyle changes are not made. How Can I Get Moving? There is one fundamental rule of the human body: it was made to move! There are several reasons why people may not want to participate in physical activity. Perhaps your body simply doesn’t move the way it used to, or perhaps painful areas of your body make it difficult to move in the ways you’d like. Whatever the case may be, the truth is that restriction in movement has the potential to lead to harmful health problems. Some easy pain-relief and energy- boosting steps you can take on your own include: 1. Decide to get up and get moving. 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if

it is just for a few seconds. 3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes every day. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine, and neck for 10 minutes every day. 6. Don’t push yourself too far if you feel pain. 7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer. 8. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. 9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day. 10. Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times per week. In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to perform at its optimal levels. At Kinetesis Spine & Joint Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can, and our movement experts would be more than happy to help you relieve your pain, re-align your body, and get moving once again. If you are looking for assistance in living a more physically active life, contact us today!

Bedford: (902) 407-7207 Fall River: (902) 861-3900

HEALTHY TIP FOR ROTATOR CUFF MUSCLES This is one of the micro-exercises Cecelia has developed to help patients with shoulder mobility. With micro-exercises out-loud self-talk is included, and this exercise is no exception. “Pat on the Back”

IS PHYSIOYOGA FOR YOU? • Are you recovering from an injury? • Have a nagging condition that needs some attention and specific exercises to get stronger and moving with more ease? • Do you want to lower your stress and slow down? PhysioYoga may be PERFECT for you! This approach combines the knowledge, experience and exercises from a physiotherapist with yoga poses and principles. PhysioYoga is movement, strengthening, posture, flexibility and breathing under the supervision and guidance of a physiotherapist and yoga teacher. An assessment is required first to get to know you and your medical history, understand your goals and how you are moving. Props - like bands, blocks, belts, a chair, etc – are commonly used and encouraged to find versions of poses that work for your body. We can work together one on one to create a plan to meet your needs or you can join a group PhysioYoga class. Summer PhysioYoga class schedule starts July 2, 2019, led by Stephanie McCarville, Physiotherapist & Yoga Teacher . Call the Fall River clinic to book an assessment or visit www.physioflowyoga.ca for more details. While you are doing this exercise you benefit fromgreat rotator cuff engagement and the opportunity to say something nice to yourself. I like teaching people to talk out-loud to themselves to create new brain synapses associated with self-kindness. Saying something nice (a compliment) while doing this pat on the back exercise reinforces the good benefit of the exercise and releases feel good hormones. Things to try are: “Way to go (your name here) you’re doing a good rotator cuff exercise.” (Sometimes I say things like: “Way to go Cecelia, you made yourself a good cup of tea.”) What you say isn’t that important as long as you are kind to yourself. Enjoy!! By Cecelia Driscoll, RMT

Using the same hand and same shoulder reach overhead (in your pain-free range-of-motion) and pat your back (or as close as you can get; you can pat in the air and visualize that your hand is on your back) .

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Patient Success Spotlight

OUR SERVICES

• Cupping • Fascial Stretch Therapy • Graston • Rockblade • Kinesiology Tape • Rehab & Corrective Exercise • Concussion Management

• Chiropractic • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy • Acupuncture • Active Release Techniques • Cox Spinal Decompression • Laser Therapy

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my mental wellness has been improved each time I leave. Holly is excellent at her trade!! Thank you.” - S. W.

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Relieve Pain in Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing leg pain.

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Call us and ask to speak to your therapist. Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment. YOUR FIRST 1-HOUR MASSAGE! $ 20 Redeem This Coupon for

ILIOTIBIAL BAND STRETCH Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.

Complimentary Consultation Schedule Your FREE Complimentary Consultation! Call Us or Visit Our Website to Book Online: Bedford: 902-407-7207 | Fall River: 902-861-3900 KINETESIS.CA At Kinetesis Spine & Joint Clinic , we offer all the services you need to resolve muscle, joint and nerve pain and get you back to your sport, job and daily life as quick as possible. We understand that when you’re in pain or injured, it can affect every aspect of your life, and you don’t always know where to start. We can help you by assessing your problem and providing you with the solutions you need to get you back to better health.

PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT

MEET TAHNEE KRAJACIC

Tahnee is a massage therapist who has always wanted to work with her hands and take a hands on approach to life and to what she does. She wanted to make a difference and help people live healthier and more functional lives. She creates a positive influence and enjoys helping people make positive changes. When Tahnee is not in the clinic she enjoys cooking, baking, and doing all kinds of DIY projects like making homemade creams and soaps. She enjoys physical fitness including CrossFit and yoga, and spending as much time outside as possible. Her family, friends and her dog are most important to her. Tahnee uses Fascial Stretch Therapy to assess mobility, muscle length and joint health. Some treatments may involve massage techniques, fascial techniques, manual stretches or all three combined. She will provide you with a homecare routine to encourage positive changes and will work together with you to achieve the best results. While she can’t always take the pain away, she can make the pain more managable. She believes in working together to make sure your pain or discomfort is not in charge of you . WHAT MAKES HER TREATMENTS UNIQUE?

Tahnee Krajacic, RMT,FST Massage Therapist Easy-Going, Empathetic, Dedicated • 2200-Hour Massage Therapy Diploma • CMTO - OSCE & MCQ • Fascial Stretch Therapy Certification • Cupping Certification EDUCATION

WHAT SERVICES DOES SHE OFFER?

• Therapeutic Massage • Fascial Stretch Therapy • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretches

• Cupping Therapy • Trigger Point Therapy • At-Home Remedial Exercise

WHAT CONDITIONS DOES SHE TREAT?

• Mobility: Hypermobility Or Limited Mobility • Fascial Restrictions • Over Use/Under Use Injury • Rotator Cuff, Hip, Knee Or Ankle Pain or Injury • Sciatic Nerve Pain • Plantar Fasciitis

• General Back & Neck Pain • Athletes & Weight Lifters • Elderly & Individuals with Physical Limitations • Nerve Impingement • Muscle Length Limitation • Postural Imbalance

Tahnee treats patients in our both our Fall River and Bedford locations. To book an appointment with Tahnee, book online 24/7 on our website, kinetesis.ca, or call 902-407-7207, today!

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Fascial Stretch Therapy Fascial Stretch Therapy, also known as FST, is a complete system of stretching based on the most recent research and clinical findings on fascia. It is done by a certified therapist on a treatment table using comfortable straps to ensure the client is relaxed and supported. FSTmobilizes the body’s soft tissue and joints in a pain free way, improving overall flexibility and decreasing muscle tension. It can also improve movement patterns, posture, and circulation. FST was designed to maximize flexibility and athletic performance in professional athletes but it is also highly effective in restoring or improving mobility after injury. Plus, it just feels good! To find out more about our Fascial StretchTherapy, visit our website at: kinetesisspineandjoint.ca/techniques/fascial- stretch-therapy, or call our clinic nearest you to schedule a free consultation to see if FST is right for you.

Bedford: 902-407-7207 Fall River: 902-861-3900 KINETESIS.CA

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