Health & Wellness Newsletter by Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Would You Like To Get More Done & Move Better This Winter?
Hello, We know at PTII that it’s hard to move about in the winter. It is even harder if you suffer with back pain. This month’s newsletter is about how you can relieve low back pain and how we can help. Now is the time to treat your pain naturally before you come to the point where surgery is a solution. Take a look at our patient spotlight to read a story of success over pain. We also have an easy to do exercise you may want to try. In this issue we provide information on back pain and we also have a download where you can readmore about 5 simple ways you can stop back pain. Thank you for being a past or current patient of PTII! Have a great month.
Al Flores, PT, CFCE Director of Rehab
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Why You Don’t Have to Live With Low Back Pain At Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois we find the cause of your pain and help you reduce it and get moving again!
Doyousufferfromanachingback?Whether it isashort-lived muscle spasm, or a long-term problem, your back is telling you something! Your spine is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, discs, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It is the hub of your nervous system where messages to and from your brain travel to different parts of your body. It is so complex, that it takes years for you to master the ability to stand up straight, walk, and run. Asweage, it isverycommontosufferachesandpains inthe lowerback, typicallybecauseofpoorpostureandprolonged sitting, or previous injuries. However, aches and pains are a sign of underlying problems. Your spine relies on proper posture, alignment, strength, and coordination. When any one of these key areas doesn’t work right, strain and stress occurs on the spine, sparking inflammation and pain. Inflammation weakens the spinal muscles and legmuscles, causing difficulty with everyday activities. Getting up and down from the floor, squatting, standing for long periods, and even walking can become a problem. This can really affectyour lifeand the longer theproblempersists, themore long-term damage can occur. Quickly Relieve Low Back Pain Most low back pain can easily be treated with physical therapy and without the need for surgery, or prolonged medication. Physical therapy can reduce inflammation, restore proper function, restore normal back strength and prevent future injury. Maintaining and building muscle strength isparticularly importanttogettingyoubacktodoing the things you love to do, without worrying about the pain. Our Physical Therapists have years of medical training and skills to thoroughly evaluate and pinpoint the cause of your back pain. Look inside to learn more about our SPINE Program and say good-bye to that aching back!
DO YOU EXPERIENCE BACK ACHES OR PAINS WITH THE FOLLOWING?
Standing for more than 15 minutes Squatting up and down from the floor Sitting for long periods Running, walking, or physical activities Getting out of bed in the morning Doing daily chores or activities
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Whether you have back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm / leg pain, we can help. Your spine must be flexible, strong, and healthy in order for you to maintain a pain free body. We ensure that you’ll achieve the best results for your back/neck pain with the Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois spine program. UPPER SPINE Pain or injury here is often responsible for headaches to the scalp and face. This area helps with overall body balance and the ability to rotate the neck. Conditions involving the upper spine often present as limited motion and contribute to a forward head posture. As a result, this increases strain on the neck causing muscle pain and tension. In addition, weakness and pain to the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers can be common. 3 Common SPINE Problem Areas MID SPINE Pain or injuries here can cause limited motion and mid-back pain. The nerves exiting this area are responsible for digestion, heart and lung function. Limited motion here also increases the amount of strain on the lower spine. LOWER SPINE A common area of low back pain and radiating leg pain. This area can cause a significant amount of back pain because it is supposed to rotate with walking. Furthermore, this is a common area for disc herniation that can cause pain, numbness and tingling into the buttocks, thighs, legs or feet.
Strengthen Your Lower Body In Minutes a Day, At-Home. It’s Easy!
Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body!
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Strengthens Core MINI SQUAT Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Perform a squatting motion initiated by bending at the hip. Only bend knees slightly, do not bend knees beyond 45 degrees. Rise up by straightening at the hip.
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Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late. Minor aches and pains are warning signals from your body to let you know something is not working properly. Don’t put off the pain until it’s too late. Come in today for a “Tune-Up.”
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Patient Spotlight
“I’ve put this Free Report together that shows you the 5 natural ways to stop your back & neck pain.”
A story of overcoming pain!
Al Flores, PT, CFCE
• Is your mind on your back and neck pain instead of your life? • Have loved ones stopped listening to your complaints because they have heard it so many times before? • Do you feel really stiff when you try to get out of bed in the morning? • Do you have to think twice before you pick things up? If You’re Nodding Yes Then Now is The Time to Make Your First Step in The Right Direction and Take Charge of How You Feel, DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK TODAY! After treating hundreds of patients with back and neck problems, I want to share with you these 5 simple things you can do at home, to start feeling great.
“PTII Helped me to get my range back!” “I have been very limited inmy range of motion from an elbow break 6 months ago. PTII has helped me get my range back and truely show they care about my health and recovery. PTII has an excellent atmosphere. I enjoy my days at Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois!” - C.M. Easy Tips On How To Shovel To Protect Your Body From Injury
Once you step outside and start wielding your shovel, remember the following to protect yourself from injury: • Bend your knees and lift with your legs • As you lift the snow, keep the shovel blade close to you, to reduce back strain • Switch off between snow shoveling right-handed and
left-handed, so that you’re working different muscles • Likewise, periodically change your grip on the hand holding the bar (palm under vs. palm over) • When the snowfall is heavy (1 foot in depth, let’s say), don’t try to clean right down to the ground with a single scoop. Instead, skim the top 6 inches off, then scoop up the bottom 6 inches. Otherwise, you could be hurting yourself by lifting too much.
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