Health & Wellness Newsletter by FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
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Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to relieve pain and keep moving!
Patient Success Hear what our patients are saying about us!
Understanding Back Pain Discover how physical therapy can help with back pain.
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Did You Know You Have Direct Access To Physical Therapy? Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a physician referral is not needed. Direct Access allows us to treat clients for 30 days without a physician’s referral. When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong!
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year!
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UNDERSTANDING BACK PAIN
Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal. There are actually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a Doctor of Physical Therapy early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain. Getting to the Bottom of Back Pain. There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may be experiencing back pain, and ignoring any of them is not a good idea. Some of the most common issues that cause back pain to linger include: • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disk • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis Theseconcerns candevelopasa resultof amyriadof environmental issues, such as having poor posture, prolonged sedentary activity, car crash, sporting accident, stress, heavy lifting, and so on. When it comes to back pain, Don’t Wait! When you experience an injury to your back, or realize that you are experiencing regular pain as a result of an ongoing injury or overuse, it is important to find out the cause of your back pain as quickly as possible. Back pain can quickly become chronic, as a potentially small issue can
become complicated when it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. To get started with putting an end to your back pain, contact us.
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
Your facility is full of warm, caring, and concerned employees! "Thank you for your professional help in getting me to return to normal from all the situations that I was facing. Your facility is full of warm, caring, and concerned employees that truly want to see people recover and be their old self. It operates like a well oiled machine. This includes all staff that work so well with each other. This facility with its state-of-the-art equipment will only grow to be a top-notch therapy center in the region. Your leaders are great and all have a sense of pride and duty.” - Ken
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INGREDIENTS • 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta • 1/2 large zucchini, 1/4-inch diced • 1 small plum or Campari tomato, diced • 2 cloves garlic, smashed & finely chopped • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • salt & fresh pepper to taste • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino DIRECTIONS Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water as directed for al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot. Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn’t dry. Add freshly grated cheese and stir. HEALTHY RECIPE ORZO WITH ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
PRESS UPS Lying face down, slowly raise up and arch your back using your arms. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS HOLLY LIGGETT, PTA Hi! My name is Holly Liggett. I have been a physical therapist assistant here at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers since 2013. I started my career path as a Physical Therapy Aide in 2007 which helped me discover the passion I have for the field. I completed my PTA studies and earned my associates degree from Penn State Shenango in 2012. I have a 1-year-old son, Jalen, who keeps me on my toes. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, biking, shopping and most of all spending time with my friends and family especially my nieces and nephew.
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• Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active & healthy life Call us at (724) 481-1141 or visit www.fyzical.com/butler Expires 07-28-20
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