October is National Physical Therapy Month! That’s right, an entire month dedicated to educating people about the benefits of Physical Therapy—and it couldn’t come at a better time. Winter is one of the most trying times of the year for people struggling with chronicpain.Add the riskof fallingdue to icyconditions and the cold weather that aggravates even the mildest arthritis issue and you’ll find a huge increase of those whowouldbenefit frompainmanagementandsupport. Take this month to learn some of the most important things you need to know about the benefits and perks of physical therapy: 1. Physicaltherapy ismostbeneficialwhenusedbefore an issue becomes chronic and even as a means to preventfuture injury. Yourphysicaltherapistcanprovide you an exercise regimen to help strengthen your body and keep joints healthy, flexible, and moving properly. Exercisingregularlycanhelpyouunderstandproper lifting mechanics and their importance in everyday life, such asmovingheavy furnitureor lifting itemsoff theground.
Your therapistcanalsohelpyoupracticeproperposture, as preventative to many different types of injuries. 2. The best thing that you can do is seek treatment as immediately following the development of your pain as possible. Muscle aches and joint pain tend to grow worse over time. The longer you let your pain go untreated, the more severe the pain is likely to become and more difficult to heal. Physical therapy can have a huge impact on alleviating pain from muscle and joint aches,but theearlieryoustart, thebetteroffyouwillbe. 3. Physical therapy is the best strategy to overcome chronic pain and is helpful at all ages. About 30% of adults over 18 struggle with chronic back pain, and that number is even higher for those who are over 65.
Turning topainmedicationonlymasks thepainwithout addressing the issue—meaning the pain always comes back.Yourphysical therapistwill tailor therapymethods to your needs, helping you achieve the best results possible. Areyoucloseorhaveyoumetyour insurancedeductible fortheyear? Ifso,October istheperfecttimeforphysical therapy.Patientswithfamilyplansorthosewhohavehad major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of- pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapycouldbeminimalorcompletelycoveredbyyour insurance plan. Call us to get your aches and pains treated and get a head start on 2020!
ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD INGREDIENTS • 1 head leaf lettuce • 3 pears • 5 ounces Roquefort cheese • 1 avocado • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions • 1/4 cup white sugar • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 1/2 cup pecans • 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfernutsontowaxedpaper.Allow tocool,andbreak intopieces.For thedressing,blendoil,vinegar,11/2 teaspoonssugar,mustard,choppedgarlic, salt,andpepper. Ina largeservingbowl, layer lettuce,pears,bluecheese,avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve. Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
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