Health & Wellness Newsletter by Synergy Therapeutic Group
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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“ Relief From Aches & Pains Can Make You As Active As You Were In Your 20s!” What Different Types of Pain Can Tell You
How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back (lumbar) pain may be because of a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical of restricted joints, tight muscle tissue and muscle weakness. How is the pain? Achy, sharp, tingling? Achy pain is typically a problem with movement due to poor functioning of the muscles and joints. Sharp pain can be a muscle spasm or even an impingement of a joint. Tingling sensations and pain can be from irritation to a nerve either from compression or inflammation of that area.
When you have an ache or pain it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is truly coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, doesn’t mean that is where the problem is coming from. Is it a disc, muscle strain or did you just plain overdo it? If you are suffering from back pain or neck pain, here are some questions it is important for you to answer, to determine the origins of your pain:
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“Don’t Wait Until Your Pain Impairs You!” Signs You Need To Seek A Physical Therapist
Is the pain worse at a specific time of day? Achy, stiff pain in the morning can be due to muscle and tissue stiffness. Severe radiating pain to the lower back, buttock and leg with bending in the morning is an indicator of a potential herniated disc. Whereas pain towards the end of the day after moving and activity is an indicator of spinal muscle weakness as the muscles fatigue during the day. Do you have difficulty with prolonged sitting, standing or walking? Pain with prolonged standing and walking is typical of muscle fatigue of the spine as well as the hip muscles. It is typical to complain of pain to the low back and buttocks as your muscles cannot tolerate the activity. An easy test to check your hip strength is to lie on your side and lift your leg up 10 times. If you struggle with this, you most likely have hip muscle weakness. The good news is that with the right physical therapy treatment plan, you can alleviate these problem areas and prevent the pain from returning. There is a lot that can be done to help pain and the fastest way to relieve pain is to find out the true source and treat it. At Synergy Therapeutic Group, our therapists have years of medical training, specializing in muscles, joints and nerves, to determine where your pain is coming from. With specialized hands-on therapy, structured easy medical exercises and modalities, we can relieve your pain, get you stronger and put you on the right path to return to the activities you love to do, without pain. Call us today to find out more.
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Think Synergy FIRST
Why You Need To Come In For Another Check-Up:
� Move without pain � Bend and move freely
� Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
TAKE CARE OF YOUR ACHES & PAINS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
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Service Spotlight
WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES It is estimated that over 50million women suffer with one or more chronic pain conditions. Many of these women have faced dismissal, neglect, or told the pain is all in their head. Over their lifetime, women experience changes and different conditions within the body that men never will. A woman’s body has special characteristics that put it into a class of its own.
childbirth to menopause, all are natural experiences that women encounter which have the potential to cause discomfort, pain or associated health problems. Physical Therapy is a fantastic educational, emotional or physical solution that women can turn to when seeking comfort and relief from female- specific problems. There are numerous treatments and therapies that can assist women when dealing with any female condition, whether it is before, during or after the onset of problematic symptoms.
Everything from monthly menses to
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Health & Wellness Tips Boost Weightloss With 6 Easy Snacks
1. Oatmeal: Did you know it is full of fiber? It will keep you fuller longer to help eliminate cravings, plus you can garnish it with whatever fruit and spices take your fancy! 2. Nuts: Nuts are a great source of fiber, plus they contain all those good fats you need. 3. Mixed Berry Ice Pops: Do you like a frozen treat every now and then? Check out some delicious and healthy Berry and Honey Yogurt Popsicles. Unlike the popsicles you were so fond of as a kid, these don’t have all the extra sugars, but they do have all the same flavor! 4. Smoothies: Smoothies are an amazing snack because you can sneak in so many nutrients, but they still taste like dessert! 5. Spicy Yogurt Dip & Veggies: Bet you didn’t think you could eat dip while losing weight! A savory dip made from a yogurt base spices things up with just the right amount. Break out the veggie tray! 6. Apples: If you don’t have time to whip together dips and various other recipes, why not just grab an apple on your way out the door? A small apple contains four grams of fiber, plus tons of vitamin C and potassium!
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Relieve Pain In Minutes Without Pain Medication!
Try this simple exercise to keep you moving...
LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward and to the side until a stretch is felt. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 8 times.
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Patient Success Spotlight
I never felt this good in years!
“Six months back I fell off a stool and I had a bruise on my left hip. I could not walk at all during Thanksgiving. I told my daughter about this and she took me to urgent care. They told me that I had to take steroid pills and steroid shots. I knew I was not going to take them so I called Synergy. I told them what had happened and they told me they would definitely help me. They also told me they could help the pain in my neck, shoulder as well as back and they sure did. Not only did they help my overall pain, they helped my restless leg syndrome which I had for a long time and I am glad I came here. I never felt this good in years.” - J. Smith
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