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HEALTH &WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
IS YOUR BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN? OVERCOME BACK PAIN
People with back pain will often have one of two thoughts: “I’m too young for back pain” or “I guess this is what aging is like.” Younger people might seek treatment, but most of the time, they won’t be given a specific diagnosis as to what is causing their pain and why. (continued inside)
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• How to Take Care of Your Back • Healthy Recipe
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
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HEALTH &WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
IS YOUR BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN? OVERCOME BACK PAIN & GET MOVING AGAIN!
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• Automobile Injuries • Work Injuries • Post-Op Rehabilitation • And More!
• Foot & Ankle Pain • Sports Injuries • Chronic Pain Syndromes • Arthritic Conditions
• Chronic Back & Neck Pain • Headaches • TMJ Dysfunction & Jaw Pain • Balance & Vestibular Problems
(continued from outside) Meanwhile, people in their 30’s sometimes even believe pain is part of the aging process and might not seek treatment at all. In reality, everyone should be thinking “I need to fix this.” Early treatment by a physical therapist for back pain can reduce total medical costs by over $2700 by limiting the need for additional doctor visits, injections, medications, or surgery. It’s never too late to improve your pain and optimize how your body functions. Why do I have Back Pain? A number of mechanisms can contribute to back pain, but there are a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the deep core stabilizer muscles of the trunk that surround your spine and abdomen • Poor posture increasing tension on the spine • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine from improper lifting • Limited flexibility of the spine and hip joints and muscles of the thighs • Poor activation and coordination of the abdominal, pelvic, and back muscles
• Acute injury from falls, lifting, twisting, and carrying heavy loads • Restrictions in your deeper tissues, which support your organs, can be a contributing factor to joint and spine pain. Most people don’t seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer with a nagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people feel that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our spine specialists can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain.
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How To Take Care Of Your Back
1. Make Good Posture A Habit When you are standing, feel that the weight in your feet is going through your arches. Stack your knees over your ankles, your pelvis over your knees, and your shoulders over your pelvis. Let your head be in a relaxed position without your chin poking forward. Good posture doesn’t mean holding yourself up like you’re in the army. You should be comfortable, though it might still take time to get used to a new posture, even if it’s a better one. While sitting, make sure you’re using the backrest without your shoulders slouching or your head far forward and your feet are on the floor. 2. Lift Properly Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused on a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvic, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.
5. Physical Therapy Our PhysicalTherapists are experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain, we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve. Call us today to schedule an appointment at 801-293-8888.
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain .
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats • ½ cup of ground flax seed • 1 tablespoon of black chia seeds • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon • ½ cup of raw honey • ½ cup of peanut butter • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder • ½ cup of dark chocolate chips
SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by your fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. Strengthens Core www.simpleset.net
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds, cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and vanilla protein powder to food processor. 2. Pulse until ingredients are blended (about 7-9 times). 3. Add mixture to a large bowl, add in chocolate chip. Stir to combine. 4. Form energy bite mixture into 1” balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. 5. Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours. 6. Serve! Author: Krista@https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-energy-balls/
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4 8 9 1 6 9 5 7 6 8 8 5 6 9 healing environment in which to treat his patients. One-on-one treatment is his core belief and he has spent numerous hours treating, healing and being a trusted friend to each one of his patients. Dallen is experienced in treating conditions affecting all the body. He specializes in spine care, all orthopedic diagnoses, TMJ dysfunction (jaw), headaches, and neurological disorders including balance and vestibular disorders as well as many other disorders. He is passionate about healing and assisting his patients in returning to the things that they love to do! He is committed to each one of his patients that enter the clinic and strives to provide them with the best physical therapy available. He is also a strong advocate of patient education and spends considerable time talking with his patients concerning their condition and the root cause of their pain. Dallen enjoys outdoor activities with his family and is an avid University of Utah football fan. Call and schedule an appointment with Dallen today to experience what he can do for you! 3 7 8 3 8 9 6 5 4 7 1 6 3 6 4 5 1 n° 229346 - Level Medium Dallen has practiced as a physical therapist in the Salt Lake Valley since 1989. After working for a corporate PT company for 19 years he pursued his dream of owning his own practice in 2008. This allowed him to provide a more
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