SoCal Aquatic & PT: How Posture Affects Back & Neck Pain

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EVELYN CO, PHYSICAL THERAPIST Getting To Know The Southern California Aquatic &PT Team

Evelyn’s continuing education includes: • Returning injured athlete’s to sports. • Pilates for Rehabilitation. • Evidenced based examination and treatment for lumbar spine and pelvis. • Principles of core first strategies. • The Aging Spine. • Clinical examination of the runner. • Rotator cuff disorder, treatment and surgical approach (emphasis on post-surgical rehab). In Evelyn’s spare time, she enjoys training for half marathons with her husband, together they find the experience challenging, rewarding and a healthier lifestyle. Evelyn’s first love and life enjoyment come from her two beautiful young sons, Evelyn finds what helps her manage the family’s hectic schedule while performing at a high level, is setting goals each week and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Evelyn is a licensed physical therapist, licensed in two States and the Philippines, she has been practicing for more than 20 years specializing in out-patient orthopedic injuries, surgical rehabilitation and chronic pain management. Concentration in core stabilization training, postural re-education, shoulder, and cervical injuries. Evelyn works with a diverse patient population utilizing manual therapy skills, instruction in self-treatment, and functional exercises to facilitate optimal recovery.

In the Fall of 2018 Evelyn will continue expanding her professional education in Doctor of Physical

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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy

INSIDE: • HowPoorPostureContributesToBackPain • Healthy Recipe • #ChoosePT • Patient Success Spotlight 6BENEFITS TOGOODPOSTURE Feel Younger, Move Better, Get Stronger

4. It prevents arthritis. With poor posture, unnatural pressure is placed on your joints, leading to wear and tear.This in turn can lead to arthritis. Good posture gives your joints the chance to function at their best. 5. It helps you use your muscles more efficiently. With your bones and joints in correct alignment, you are likely to feel more energetic since your body will require less energy to move about. 6. It can have a dramatic impact on the way you feel. When you hold yourself in good posture, rather than a slumped one, you send signals to your brain that makes you feel happier and more confident. It also changes the way that people see you – you’ll appear more confident and assertive. Making simple changes in your daily habits can improve your posture and reduceyourpain.PosturalrestorationatSouthernCaliforniaAquaticTherapy helps thebody recruit the right muscles for the taskat hand, improving pain restoring prior to function. Our experts have years of training in reducing back and neck pain associated from poor posture.

If you suffer from back or neck pain, poor posture could be to blame. Poor posture can be a serious danger to your health. If you have poor posture, yourbonesarenotproperlyaligned,which increasesstrainonyourmuscles, jointsand ligaments.Poorposturecausesfatigue,muscularstrainandpain. In addition, poor posture can affect the position and function of your vital organs, such as your heart, lungs and intestines. Maintaining good posture can have a dramatic improvement on your back or neck pain, health, energy and the way you look and feel. Some of the perks of good posture include: 1.Constantexerciseforyourbackandabdominals. Holdinggoodposture takes effort and makes you use the muscles in your back and abdomen properly. 2. It greatly improves your breathing. Good posture makes room for your lungs to functionat theirbest– rather thanbeingcompressedwhenyou hold your body in a slouch. Good lung function has a healthy impact on all aspects of your body’s functions and helps to reduce pain. 3. It protects your organs, bones, joints and muscles. Holding correct posture reduces unnecessary strain and pressure on these body parts. Most neck and back problems develop from poor posture over time.

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HOW POOR POSTURE CONTRIBUTES TO BACK PAIN

Whenyourspine isnot inproperalignment, themuscles, ligaments and jointsareallunderexcessivestrain,causingmostepisodesof backpain.The lowerbacksupportsmostof theweightof thebody and therefore is themostvulnerable to theeffectsofpoorposture. Discs,whichprovidesupportbetween thespinalbones (vertebrae), are also affected from poor posture. However, with good posture, thespine is inproperalignmentand theshockabsorbingdiscsare not as subject to injury. Oftenwithpoorposture, thespinewillbecomefixed inanabnormal position.This leads to theconstrictionofbloodvesselsandnerves over time.Furthermore, thiscausesproblemswith the joints,discs and muscles. It is important to takecareofyourspine.Goodpostureeliminates manyof thehealthproblems thatcandevelopwhen thespinehas an unhealthy posture. Since you perform many different movements and positions throughout the day (sitting, standing, bending, stooping, lying down, etc.) it is important to learn how to keep correct posture. Maintaininggoodpostureduring theday results in lessbackpain. When you correct bad posture habits, the new and improved movements tend to become more automatic and require very little effort to maintain. At Southern California Aquatic & Physical Therapywetrainyouonthebestwaytoattainandholdyourposture throughout the day. We help you relieve your back pain quickly while improving your posture for maximum, long term results!

Garlic Chicken Skillet

February Was National Heart Month!

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 2 tablespoon oil • 4 cloves garlic, minced • ½ teaspoon ginger, minced • Sweet Cherry Tomato’s “Halved” • Asparagus Cut in 1/8 • Salt and Pepper

National Wear Red Day, to bring national attention to the fact that Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women, raising awareness of women’s heart health. More then 50% of women have increased their exercise. Nearly 90% of women have made at least one healthy behavior change. 6 out of 10 women have changed their diets. More then 40% of women have checked thier cholesterol levels. One third of women have talked with their doctors about developing a heart health plan. Today nearly 300 fewer women die from heart disease and stroke each day. But despite our progress, more work is crucial. 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke each year. But what’s more powerful? Millions of mothers, sisters, daughters and friends are making a change. https://www.goredforwomen.org/…/nati…/national-wear-red-day/

INSTRUCTIONS Lightly Salt and Pepper Thighs. Over medium-high heat in a 10” skillet, pan sear the chicken in some oil. Reduce heat to medium after searing both sides. Cook them on both sides in batches until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side or until center is no longer pink. Drain chicken on paper towels and remove 80% of any excess oil from the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and toss the chicken back in the pan. Pour in garlic, ginger, Cherry tomato’s Asparagus and cook over medium-low heat until reduced. Flip the chicken and cook till vegetables are al dente or cooked just firm to the bite. Dish and serve hot.

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Reasons to Alternative to surgery: Physical therapy has been found to be as effective as surgery for conditions including meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis, and rotator cuff tears. Individualized treatment: Physical therapist treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and goals, taking preexisting conditions into account. Identification of potential risks: Physical therapists can identify additional health issues, beyond what the patient initially reports, thereby improving a person’s overall health and quality of life. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines in March 2016 urging prescribers to reduce the use of opioids in favor of safer alternatives in the treatment of chronic pain. Physical therapy is one of the recommended nonopioid alternatives. Physical therapists treat pain through movement, helping patients improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Physical therapists also can educate their patients about pain, which has been known to improve outcomes. Physical Therapy: A Safe Alternative To Opiods The increased use of opioids for pain management in America has created a national health crisis. Opioid prescription rates have quadrupled since 1999, leading to similar increases in prescription opioid deaths and heroin deaths.

“I have a rare genetic condition that required physical therapy throughout my whole body. I went through 3 different Physical Therapist’s before finding Julie at Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy. It took months of hard work (and is still ongoing), but it has been so worth it. I can do so much more than I could a year ago and my pain isn’t defining my life anymore. I don’t know where I would be had I not found Julie.” – Carissa K. I don’t know where I would be had I not found Julie.

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Aquatic Therapy

When it comes to Aquatic Therapy, Southern California Aquatic and PhysicalTherapy is proud to take our rewarding methods of therapy into the water. We provide our patients with the best in aquatic therapy. The buoyancy, support and accommodating resistance of water enhance exercise and create a safe environment for progressive rehabilitation. The temperature of the water prompts muscle relaxation, facilitates stretching and generally reduces the sensation of pain. Some of the benefits include: • Improve Strength and Endurance

• Increase Range of Motion • Normalize Muscle Tone • Improve Balance and Coordination • Protect Joints During Exercise • Improve Circulation • Decrease Swelling • Reduce Stress • Moderate Body Temperature

Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy’s aquatic program helps you recover faster. Our therapists are trained and certified in special advanced techniques. A customized aquatic therapy treatment program can allow injured patients to exercise with a greater range of motion without hurting joints or re-injuring themselves. The workout gets the blood moving faster through the injured area, so healing is faster. The water pressure also helps keep down swelling.

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