Health & Wellness Newsletter by Arlington Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
PRIVATE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE Why Everyone Should Choose A
Whether your doctor has recommended post- surgical physical therapy or you are visiting a physical therapist after an accident or injury, there is a temptation to travel to the hospital where you are treated for therapy. After all, if your surgeon or doctor trusts the physical therapists there, why shouldn’t you? The truth is, there are wonderful physical therapists in hospital settings all over the country, but with the rising cost of health care, more and more people are looking for ways to receive the therapy they need at a lower cost. As it turns out, all of the assistance you need with exceptional therapists at a lower price tag can often be found in a private physical therapy practice. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy published a study a few years ago on the difference in care someone receives in the hospital versus what they receive in a private practice. ,l;’ Nationwide, 34 percent of physical therapists have a private practice while 21 percent are employed by a hospital outpatient or other health system. What researchers found was that there was no statistically significant difference between the care you might receive at the hospital where you had your surgery or were seen after an accident and the care you would
receive in a private practice. What they did find was that it simply costs more to treat patients in a hospital. Those costs are then passed on to the patient. Fortunately, you have the right to choose where you receive physical therapy. If your doctor has recommended physical therapy for you, let Arlington Physical Therapy help you return to an active healthy lifestyle. Contact us today.
Source: https://www.jospt.org/doi/pdf/10.2519/jospt.2014.5224
INSIDE • Don’t Ignore Back Pain
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Your Body Is Trying To Tell You What’s Wrong!” DON’T IGNORE BACK PAIN
Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? Ifso,youarenotalone. Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment. There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones: 1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting thespine.Pain,numbnessand tinglingcanbefeltdown indifferent parts of the leg. 2. Sciatica: This comes from compression of the sciatic nerve by a muscle called the piriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg.
3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord. 4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles and tendons. The rows of muscles that run up and down thesidesof thespinalcolumn,are themajormusclegroupsusually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/bladder control.
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WILL YOUR BACK HURT AS YOU GET OLDER?
If you think that growing older automatically leads to back pain, here’s some great news; it doesn’t! Many people suffer from pain, yet, they still believe their aches and pains are a natural part of aging. They’re not.
Back pain is primarily caused by four main factors: • Spinal muscle weakness • Poor muscle or joint movement • Poor posture • Lack of spinal or pelvic muscle coordination
Treating the Cause of Your Back Pain The goal of our SPINE program is to find the root cause of your pain and correct it, not just treat the symptoms. By treating the root cause of the pain, you can achieve faster, long-lasting results. We provide the most advanced and effective treatments to each of our patients in a caring, friendly environment. Our highly trained and skilled physical therapists use proven hands-on therapy techniques to help people of all ages become free of pain and get back to the activities they enjoy. If your back pain prevents you from standing for long periods, bending down to pick up objects, or getting up and down from the floor to play with your children or grandchildren it’s time to come to Arlington Physical Therapy and restore your quality of life. Knowing the Right Expert to Help You Physical Therapists are medical musculoskeletal specialists, meaning we are the experts when it comes to the movement of the body and SEEK PHYSICAL THERAPY FIRST! Physical therapy is not always everybody’s first choice of treatment. Often, people who have suffered injuries and chronic pain or restricted mobility prefer surgery to physical therapy. However, most primary care doctors refer patients to a physical therapist as the first course of action, because it is the least intrusive approach. Physical therapy also has several other benefits that can prove to be as effective as other courses of treatment, or even better. Chronic pain can be one of the most frustrating conditions to experience, especially if the underlying cause is unknown. However, physical therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises can help mobilize your joints and soft tissue and restore muscle function, reducing aches or eliminating pain altogether. And when patients continue to perform the prescribed physical exercises regularly, it can keep the pain from returning without surgery or medication. Because physical therapy is not merely an alternative course of treatment; it offers varied benefits for people from all walks of life, right from athletes to people suffering from a range of health issues. If you are experiencing pain, don’t wait any further for assistance! Contact us today to schedule your physical therapy appointment.
how the muscles, joints and skeletal structure work with one another. Effective physical therapy experts recognize that the best treatments are not modalities that depend solely on ultrasound, cold or heat therapy, but rather a skilled hands-on approach to examination and treatment. Studies have proven that manual therapy and specific exercises produce better and faster results than traditional exercise based therapy. Learn more about how you can naturally relieve arthritis pain, call us today at (901) 317-7054!
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Patient Success Spotlight I saw great progress during my treatment!
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides. Stretches Lower Back www.simpleset.net
“Arlington Physical Therapy was introduced to me by the team at Orangetheory Lakeland. I figured, if the coaches at Orangetheory found the services to be favorable then I should give them a try. When I made the drive out for my initial assessment, I was a little concerned about the location (I live in Cordova and work in Memphis). However, the quality of the initial assessment, including the conversation with Matt about my issuesandhis thoughtson treatment,made itclear tome that itwasworth the extra drive. All of the staff at Arlington Physical Therapy are great; professional and kind. I saw great progress during my treatment. And the added bonus was the addition of a physical therapist to the team. She is AMAZING! I highly recommend Arlington Physical Therapy!” - Renee T. www.arlington-physicaltherapy.com
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
FREE BACK PAIN CONSULTATION
At Arlington Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
To THANK YOU for choosing our physical therapy practice for your pain relief!
It’s time to get Arlington Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
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Attention Pain Sufferers 2 NEWWORKSHOPS IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
Join us for this FREE Shoulder Pain Workshop in which you will learn: ü Some of the causes of shoulder pain. ü How to prevent pain and keep your shoulder pain from worsening. ü The single most important thing you should not do in dealing with shoulder pain. ü Great information for all clients and especially for overhead throwing and running athletes. SHOULDER PAIN & ROTATOR CUFF WORKSHOP AUGUST 30TH 5:30PM-6:30PM
Join us for this FREE Running And Performance Workshop in which you will learn: ü How to prevent the most common injuries with runners. ü Proper running form is important. ü Recovery strategies and ways to improve speed and agility. ü How to cross train and stretch properly. RUNNING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 27TH 5:30PM-6:30PM
Workshops are free but seats are limited. Only 20 spots available. Don’t delay, register today by calling now! Register online at www.aptworkshops.com or call our office at 901-317-7054! We Want To Help You Get Better & Improve Your Performance! Great Information For All Clients And Especially For Summer Season Athletes!
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5 REASONS TO CHOOSE PT OVER OPIODS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescriptionopioidshavequadrupled in theUnitedStates,even though “there hasnotbeenanoverallchange in theamountofpain thatAmericans report.”
You should choose physical therapy FIRST when: 1. The risks of opioid use outweigh the
rewards. Potential side effects of opioids include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping opioid use. Because of these risks, “experts agreed that opioids should not be considered first-line or routine therapy for chronic pain,” the CDC guidelines state. 2. You want todomore than mask thepain. Opioids reduce thesensationof painby interruptingpainsignals to thebrain.Opioidsmake itsoyoucan’t feel the pain, but, they do not treat the source of your pain. Physical therapists treat pain by finding the source and restoring movement and function. 3. Pain or function problems are related to low back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. The CDC cites “high-quality evidence” supporting exercise as part of a physical therapy treatment plan for those familiar conditions. 4. Opioids are prescribed for pain. Even in situations when opioids are prescribed, the CDC recommends that patients should receive “the lowest effectivedosage,”andopioids “shouldbecombined”withnonopioid therapies, such as physical therapy. 5. Pain lasts 90 days. At this point, the pain is considered “chronic,” and the risks for continued opioiduse increase.An estimated 116 million Americans havechronicpaineachyear.TheCDCguidelinesnotethatnonopioidtherapies are “preferred” for chronic pain and that clinicians should consider opioid therapy only if expected benefits for both pain and function are anticipated to outweigh risks to the patient.
“Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management.” American Physical Therapy Association. N.p., 15 June 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2017. Call 901-317-7054 or visit www.mc37566.juiceplus.com for more information.
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