HOWHEALTHY ARE YOUR HIPS?
Try these simple tests to see if your hips are causing your back pain. You can easily check your hip motion by doing the following tests. If you discover your hip motion is limited, you feel pain or strong discomfort, it’s time to get your hips checked by our physical therapy professionals. Try these tests and see how mobile your hips are:
Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out.
• Cross one ankle above the other knee cross-legged in a figure 4 position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • This might indicate a hip motion problem and cause pain in the back or hip discomfort on that side.
Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel facing forward.
• Squat down as far as you can keeping your feet and heels flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side.
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
“It is great to have Karen’s help!” “Karen has to be prayers answered. She is one of the few people with the knowledge to help make my life so much better. It is great to have Karen’s help.” - Johnny B, Raeford NC “Hands down the absolute best!” “I’ve had PT for back and knee pain with other clinics, but Appalachian Therapy is ‘hands down’ the absolute best. Ray and his staff are knowledgeable and likable.” - Al M, Pinehurst NC “Worked with me to regain proper balance!” “Great care after each of my three back surgeries. Teri was excellent and worked with me to regain proper balance and gait and knew exactly where to relieve my lingering pain. Pleasant atmosphere and very convenient. Definitely recommend.” - Richard W, Pinehurst NC “Very friendly and courteous environment!” “They listened to my issues and focused on the areas that needed help. Very friendly and courteous environment. I would recommend to anyone that is need of therapy.” - Jerry B, New Market VA
“Not all machine use!” “Appalachian has great caring people that wants to see you improve! Not all machine use!” - Donna G, Harrisonburg VA “Always willing to take the time necessary!” “Attentiveness to injuries and to a comprehensive treatment plan. Always willing to take the time necessary not only for treatment but also for questions and concerns.” - Phoebe R, Rockingham VA “The staff bonds with the patients!” “They care about my issues and work tirelessly to see that they can help resolve what is causing the problem. The facility is always clean. Everyone always talks to me. The staff bonds with the patients to fully understand how to help them.” - Hobert H, Broadway VA “I am no longer considering joint replacement!” “Results! The therapy is giving me enough relief that I am no longer considering joint replacement- and that’s a HUGE deal.” - Lou B, Harrisonburg VA “The office setup is perfect!” “Knowledge and treatment by Adam! He is professional and teaches me about my issues, causes and discusses the plan for my treatment. The office setup is perfect and the entire staff is great.” - Ramona M, Broadway VA
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