WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE HEADING INTO PHYSICAL THERAPY
• Consider exactly where the pain occurs in your body, and research what the different parts of the body are called so that you can have an accurate and helpful conversation about your pain. For example, back pain has a lot of differentiations, and lumbar pain (which is in the lower back) is frequently caused by factors different from what would cause upper-back or neck pain. • How does the pain feel when it develops? Is it a lingering ache? Is it a sharp stab? Is it more of a tingling feeling? Each of these sensations are actually associated with different types of problems, so describing your pain accurately will be helpful in determining the best treatment methods for your body’s needs. • What do you think may be causing the pain? Of course, it happens that a pain will develop, and you are completely unaware as to why. However, more often than not, there is something that you think could be influencing it. If the pain started around the same time as a change in environment or life circumstances, then it is worth telling your physical therapist about the association. Another thing to consider about your pain is whether or not it develops at particular times of the day or year. There are plenty of situations when someone begins to experience pain when the weather starts to change, and it turns out that the pain is a result of arthritis and inflammation. There are other situations in which the pain will develop as a result of prolonged sitting or the opposite — such as when things get crazy at home or at work, and you find that you are not getting as much sleep as usual. Considering any
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changes in your daily habits or environmental factors can be very helpful in determining what is causing your pain. Regardless of where your pain is, how long you’ve been dealing with it, or how intense the pain feels, the smart thing to do when pain develops is to speak with a physical therapist. Working with a physical therapist can help you finally get a step ahead of your pain, finding treatment options that are designed to provide you with long-term relief instead of temporary relief from medication. For more information about physical therapy for overcoming aches and pains, contact us. 2 4 1 3 2 9 4 1 6 2 3 7 8
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Courtney Jacobsen Welcome Courtney Jacobsen! Courtney recently joined our team as an Exercise Specialist. She is a recent graduate of Grand View University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Promotion. At Grand View, Courtney served as president of Residential Experience Council, Vice President of Kinesiology Club and the Family Director for Dance Marathon. When not working, Courtney states that some of her favorite things include “spending time with family, traveling to new places and catching up with friends
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over coffee (and donuts!)”. She has the end goal of becoming a physical therapist: “physical therapy combines my love for sharing my knowledge with others, working one-on-one with patients to overcome obstacles and my fascination for the study of movement. I am looking forward to continuing my education and becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy in the near future.” She will be a great addition to our profession and we are glad to have her on our team!
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