Health & Wellness Newsletter by Applied Physical Medicine
TUCSON WELLNESS FAIR NEWSLETTER Health & Wellness Newsletter (520) 296-8513
May 21st-22nd
This was a wellness fair put on by the City of Tucson for the Employees of the City of Tucson to gather more information on the providers that are in their network. At the wellness fair we raffled off a great prize with some sweet APM swag to the employees who
entered in to our drawing. We did some Free treatments with our Class IV lite force laser and a hypervolt chair massage for the employees that came to visit our booth. We are also going to be doing another wellness fair for Intuit in June!
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WINNER OF LAST MONTH’S SPIRIT DAY: The winner of our crazy hat Spirit Day is Brittney from our front office staff she made her own hat!
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INSIDE: • Understanding The Why & How • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
Whether you have back pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Applied Physical Medicine can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (520) 296-8513 today!
For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Every movement, every motion is determined by the pain in your back. Standing, sitting, laying down, driving, walking or running — the pain persists. In ages past, back pain was difficult to treat. If you experienced back pain, whether as a result of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even just as a result of aging, the answer was almost always the same: head home, take a long rest, and give your back time to heal. This isn’t the way that things go anymore,and forseveral reasons.Tostart, theworld isn’tas forgiving.Heading home and taking a long rest until your back is healed may work for some, but not for most. With deadlines and carpools and work schedules to keep up with, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much time on the couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even
weaken bone strength. This could lead to more long-term issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase strength and flexibility, supporting healthy muscles and bones, and therefore supporting ideal back health. Physical Therapy for Back Pain While rest and relaxation can help you overcome the immediate pain of a back injury, and may even be recommended by your physician in the early days following an injury, it is not a long-term solution. Physical therapy offers a long-term solution to back pain by using targeted exercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Through a combination of strength and flexibility training that focuses on muscledevelopmentand jointmovement,physical therapycanaddress the underlying cause of the pain and significantly improve your quality of life.
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UNDERSTANDING THEWHY AND HOW
There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. • Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improving blood flow and nutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. How Physical Therapy Helps Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way to pretend that it isn’t. Simply going
from sedentary activity to being active and healthy isn’t an option — at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. Physical therapy can help you overcome back pain by giving you the knowledge and support necessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option to get off the couch and push yourself to reach new goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us.
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ARUGULA, GRAPE, & SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon honey • 1 teaspoon maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon stone-ground mustard • 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
• 7 cups loosely packed baby arugula • 2 cups red grapes, halved • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seed • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS Combine vinegar, honey, syrup, and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk. Combine arugula, grapes, seeds, and thyme in a large bowl. Drizzle vinegar mixture over arugula; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
At Applied Physical Medicine, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Applied Physical Medicine 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
I learned how to work on my back pain! “After I had a car accident, my back muscles started getting very tight. It was hard for me to exercise and do chores. With APM, I learned how to work on my back pain by exercising. Due to the staff’s great knowledge and Noah’s PT plan, I gained the confidence to do my exercises again! Excellent people and staff working here.” - Guillermo O.
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
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ANGRY CAT STRETCH While in a crawl position, draw up your spine to arch your back.
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Attention Pain Sufferers
LOWER BACK PAIN FOR THE ATHLETE WORKSHOP ONE DAY SPECIAL OFFER
On July 20th at 9:45AM Free Workshop
• Your back is hurting so bad that you can’t participate in sports. • You are frustrated at the thought of missing out on a vacation or giving up hobbies and recreational activities because your back hurts too much. • You find yourself worrying more about your back pain than living your life. • You’ve had enough and just want to get back to normal. This workshop is for you if:
Here’s some of what you’ll learn: ü The #1 obstacle that gets in the way of healing back pain. ü Common symptoms of back pain. ü What successful treatment and permanent relief look like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery. Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT will be presenting our FREE Lower Back Pain for the Athlete Workshop at our clinic, July 20th at 9:45am!
Only 15 spots available! Don’t delay, register today by calling now!
Reserve your spot today and learn how to take care of your back pain! Sign-up page at https://physicaltherapytucson.com/workshop/back-pain-athletes/ TUCSON CLINIC 6606 E. Carondelet Dr. Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 296-8513
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