Health & Wellness Newsletter by Performance Therapy Institute
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“It’s Difficult To Have FunWhile In Pain.” Find Out How To Wake Without An Ache
In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New
studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to activities, has been found to be much more successful to control back pain. This allows you faster pain relief and a return to normal pain-free activities. (continued inside)
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain?” FIND OUT HOW TOWAKE WITHOUT AN ACHE
Bed rest and inactivity have been shown to weaken muscles and bones. Whereasexercise ingeneral, increasesstrengthand flexibilityof themuscles, aiding in healing through increased blood flow to the affected area. It has also been found that exercise and aerobic activity, like walking, assists in bringing nutrients to structures in the spine. Some of these structures, like the discs between your vertebrae, have a poor blood supply and rely on your body’s movements and aerobic activity to circulate nutrients. When a person is inactive, less of these nutrients are able to get to the structures in the spine to keep them healthy. In our SPINE program we look at your individual health history, as well as your current mobility level and interests. Based on this, our physical therapists put together an individualized exercise program specifically for you. They will help guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. In addition to exercise, physical therapy utilizes a variety of gentle modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, massage and heat or cold therapy to help relieve muscular spasms. Our program will first relieve your pain and then provide exercises to restore your strength and instruct you in how to prevent your symptoms from recurring. EXPERIENCE DRY NEEDLING TO REDUCE PAIN!
Performance is offering dry needling for your aches and pains. Dry needling utilizes a solid filaform needle. No substances are injected, therefore the technique is called ‘dry needling’. Trigger points are hyper-irritable spots in a taut band of a muscle. Trigger points may cause pain locally or refer pain to other areas and cause dysfunction of normal movement patterns. Specific evaluation, palpation, and treatment of trigger points may reduce pain and restore function. Physical therapists performing this procedure have advanced training and certification in the use of trigger point dry needling. If you or someone you know is suffering from any chronic pain, contact a facility near you to seek treatment today!
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“Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?”
Whenyour foothits theground,yourwholebody feels theeffect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and joltfromtheroad.Yourfeetand legsaremuchthesameway.Thegreater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimesour legsarenotquitethesame lengthdueto jointreplacementsor arthriticconditions intheankle,knee,orhip.Evensmalldifferencesmaycause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in theanklecanalsocontribute tobackpain.When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight.This in turnwillallowyou towalkwithbetter formandhelp toeliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everythingthatcanbecontributingtoyourbackpain,not justyourback.This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Performance Therapy Institute. What Is Good Physical Therapy? Today, we’ll be answering the question, “What is good physical therapy?” When looking topurchasean itemorservice,consumersoftensearch for themostsuperior product. Why should choosing a physical therapy provider, or any other healthcare relatedserviceprovider,beanydifferent?Asahealthcareconsumer,youdeserve the best service available delivered by the most highly trained professionals available. Good Physical Therapy has a few key components that make it easy to recognize: • Therapists with Advanced Certifications/Training • One-on-One Time with a Licensed Physical Therapist • Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches performnashville.com
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Perform this 10-15 times in each direction. Good stretch if you it at a computer all day
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Patient Success Spotlight
Think PT FIRST
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Check-Up: � Move without pain
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
“Josh is simply amazing. He truly takes the time to get to know his clients and works with them to ensure they are getting what they need out of each visit. I could not be any happier with my PTexperience and will refer anyone and everyone I know to them.” – Jenny W. I could not be any happier with my PT experience!
� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
TAKE CARE OF YOUR ACHES & PAINS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
“There is no better time than now to start living healthy. ”
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE BACK PAIN?
Healthy Recipe
Most back pain is due to excessive forward bending. If you have pain, avoid thispositionasmuchaspossible. Initially it may seem like it is helping but overall it will probably make things worse. 1.Lie flatonyourstomachon thebedor floor. If you are unable to lie flat, initially put a pillow under your stomach and gradually try to remove it. This will keep your spine neutral and may alleviate your sharp pain. Once you can tolerate this position, lie with your elbows under yourshoulders togetsomeextension in your spine. Hold here for 3-5 minutes. Do this several times a day. 2. Start walking! The spine likes movement and walking may be one of your least painful activities. Be sure to keep an upright posture while walking. 3. Avoid sitting, but if you must, use a small roll behind your back when you
Chopped Cauliflower Salad 14 INGREDIENTS • 5 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1 small shallot, finely chopped • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, (optional) • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper • 3 cups chopped cauliflower florets, (about 1/2 large head)
sit. Try to keep the spine in this position to prevent increased pain from sitting. 4. Be reasonable with returning to your previous activity level. Gradually return to what you love to do. Give your body time to heal. Of course, we are also here to guide you if you find that your pain needs more help than these suggestions. Once we alleviate your pain, we will help you return to all of your favorite activities and provide exercises to prevent your symptoms from returning.
• 2 cups chopped heart of romaine • 1 tart-sweet red apple, chopped
DIRECTIONS Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, shallot, caraway seeds (if using) and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add cauliflower, romaine and apple; toss to coat.
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