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DON’ T I GNORE YOUR BACK PAIN FIND LONG TERM RELIEF
Emily is the director and physical therapist for Cornerstone Physical Therapy located within the Zangmeister Center in Columbus, OH. Originally from Pennsylvania, Emily graduated from Duquesne University with a dual major in Biology and Health Science in 2005 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. She became a certified lymphedema therapist in 2008. Throughout her career, Emily has worked in various settings including neuro-rehab, helping patients recover after stroke, head trauma or other major injuries and in a general orthopedic rehab setting. She has been treating patients with lymphedema for most of her career and over time, she developed a passion for helping patients recover after cancer surgery and/or treatment and improving quality of life for patients receiving ongoing treatment. Emily now lives in Westerville with her husband and two sons Sam and Max, and her dog, Carl. In her free time, Emily enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her family, and trying out new restaurants. Emily is currently taking courses through the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education in order to utilize essential oils to aid in her patients’ healing and overall recovery. EMI LY NADERER , DPT THERAPIST SPOTLIGHT
right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! When it comes to back pain, Don’t Wait! When you experience an injury to your back, or realize that you are experiencing regular pain as a result of an ongoing injury or overuse, it is important to find out the cause of your back pain as quickly as possible. Back pain can quickly become chronic, as a potentially small issue can become complicated when it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. To get started with putting an end to your back pain, contact us. Call today so we can help you find the source of your back pain pain and guide you along the way to achieve greater health.
Injuries are a real pain in the back. The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting
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