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DETERMINING THE ORIGINS OF YOUR PAIN
INSIDE OUR NEWSLETTER • Determining The Origins of Your Pain • Tropical Summer Fruit Smoothie
• Patient Success Spotlight • 7 Dad Facts For Father’s Day
DETERMINING THE ORIGINS OF YOUR PAIN
• Central Pain: Central pain arises from dysfunctions within the central nervous system (i.e., the brain and spinal cord). Central pain starts inside the central nervous system itself. Examples include fibromyalgia and pain associated with spinal cord injuries. • Neuropathic Pain: This pain type is caused by nerve damage or dysfunction. It may manifest as burning, tingling, or shooting sensations. It is typically associated with conditions like diabetic neuropathy or nerve injuries (i.e., sciatica). • Psychosocial Pain: Psychosocial pain involves mental and/or social factors influencing pain perception. Stress, anxiety, depression, and social support (or lack thereof) can significantly influence how pain is experienced. It is not directly tied to tissue damage but is due to mental and emotional states. • Movement System Pain: This pain is directly related to the biomechanics of movement, such as issues with joint positions or control and/or muscle imbalances. Physical therapists often work with this type of pain, prescribing targeted exercises to correct movement dysfunctions contributing to the discomfort. Regardless of the type of pain you’re dealing with, our therapists will work with you to identify and target the sources of your pain. We’ll use gentle techniques and exercises to address these issues and help you find relief.
Are you tired of dealing with pain day in and day out? Have you been struggling with persistent pain for months or even years, and it’s taking a bigger and bigger toll on your life? For some people with pain, the simplest tasks are now major challenges, and over-the-counter and/or prescription pain meds don’t seem to provide any relief. Unfortunately, this is a common experience for millions of Americans. Recent research has found that over 100 million people suffer from persistent pain each year. This is where FYZCIAL steps in. At FYZCIAL, we understand that pain comes in various forms, affecting people in unique ways. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in pain management, ensuring that our patients receive the best care possible. We know that pain can be overwhelming, but we’re here to remind you that there is hope! Understanding Different Types of Pain Pain is a complex sensation, and it can be categorized into five main types, each with its own characteristics and underlying mechanisms. Here’s an explanation of these types: • Nociceptive Pain: This type of pain results from the stimulation of specialized nerve sensors called nociceptors. Nociceptive pain is often described as sharp, aching, or throbbing and is typically localized. It can be acute, like when you accidentally bump your knee, or chronic, as seen in conditions like arthritis.
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When you come to a physical therapy session at FYZCIAL, you’re taking a significant step towards finding relief from pain and improving your overall well-being. Your first session will typically begin with questions about your medical history, the specific nature of your pain, its location, and any factors that make it better or worse. After discussing your medical history, your therapists will evaluate your posture, muscle strength, range of motion, and any areas of tenderness. They’ll also assess your movement patterns to identify any abnormalities or dysfunctions. Based on the information gathered during the evaluation, your physical therapist will work to identify the underlying issue causing your pain. This may involve determining the type of pain (e.g., nociceptive, neuropathic, or movement system-related) and its primary sources. Once your therapist has a clear understanding of your condition, they will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Our treatments may include manual therapy techniques to release tension and improve joint mobility. Exercises are another crucial component, tailored to your specific needs and designed to correct any movement dysfunctions. Education plays a vital role in empowering you with the knowledge and tools to manage your pain effectively.
Patients are often fearful of making their condition worse. As a result, they often either do nothing or get so frustrated they ignore clear warning signs and push through. In either case, the result is more suffering. The key is to find a balance in the middle, where you do just enough to improve but not enough to make it worse. At FYZCIAL our therapists will help you find that balance, guiding you through the steps you need to take to feel good again! Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6256939/ •https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC6203285/ •https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2016.0602 •https:// www.researchgate.net/publication/335681194_Pain_Theory •https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ books/NBK545194/
TROPICAL SUMMER FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Ingredients: • 1 ½ cups frozen mango chunks • 1 cup frozen strawberries • 1 cup frozen sweet pineapple
• 2 cups orange juice • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
Directions: Pour the orange juice into a blender. Add fruit and blend until fully puréed. Since it’s frozen, you may need to stop blending and stir up the fruit a bit. Add yogurt and blend again until completely combined. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT “Each therapist takes their time with you. They have so many different exercises and focus on getting your body back to feel- ing better. I highly recommend the facility in Royal Palm Beach! Very hard working staff! Not only staff but patients applaud when an elderly person succeeds with a completed exercise! Watching their faces light up is priceless! Thank you for all you do, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center!!” — Eileen D.
7 DAD FACTS FOR FATHER’S DAY
Gather ’round the grill and toast Dad for Father’s Day—the national holiday so awesome that Americans have celebrated it for more than a century. Here are 7 Dad facts you can wow him with today. 1. Halsey Taylor invented the drinking fountain in 1912 as a tribute to his father, who succumbed to typhoid fever after drinking from a contaminated public water supply in 1896. 2. George Washington, the celebrated father of our country, had no children of his own. A 2004 study suggested that a type of tuberculosis that Washington contracted in child- hood may have rendered him sterile. He did adopt the two children from Martha Custis’s first marriage. 3. In Thailand, the king’s birthday also serves as National Fa- ther’s Day. The celebration includes fireworks, speeches, and acts of charity and honor—the most distinct being the donation of blood and the liberation of captive animals. 4. In 1950, after a Washington Post music critic gave Harry Tru- man’s daughter Margaret’s concert a negative review, the president came out swinging: “Some day I hope to meet you,” he wrote. “When that happens you’ll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes, and perhaps a sup- porter below!” 5. A.A. Milne created Winnie the Pooh for his son, Christopher Robin. Pooh was based on Robin’s teddy bear, Edward, a gift Christopher had received for his first birthday, and on their father/son visits to the London Zoo, where the bear named Winnie was Christopher’s favorite. Pooh comes from the name of Christopher’s pet swan. 6. Kurt Vonnegut was (for a short time) Geraldo Rivera’s father- in-law. Rivera’s marriage to Edith Vonnegut ended in 1974 because of his womanizing. Her ever-protective father was quoted as saying, “If I see Gerry again, I’ll spit in his face.” He also included an unflattering character named Jerry Riv- ers (a chauffeur) in a few of his books. 7. Andre Agassi’s father represented Iran in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics as a boxer.
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