PTI: Wake Without An Ache

“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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• Tailor-Made or Customized Treatment Programs • Great Customer Service from the Entire Staff

Our team at Performance Therapy Institute is known for providing great one-on- one care, evidence-based treatments, tailor-made treatment programs, and the highest level of customer service available to our patients. Call us today if you’re ready to get back to doing the activities you love!

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