Newsletter for Fit Physical Therapy
THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLET TER
MAY 2020
Low back pain is by far one of the most common ailments ever experienced. Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life. (continued inside) THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR LOW BACK PAIN
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INSIDE : • Lower Back Pain & Physical Therapy • Immunity Boosting Tips
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THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLET TER
THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR LOW BACK PAIN
MAY 2020
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INSIDE : • Lower Back Pain & Physical Therapy • Immunity Boosting Tips For some, the lucky ones, perhaps, the pain is just for a day or two as a result of a particularly grueling day of yard work or a slip-and-fall accident that landed you flat on your bum with a bruise to prove it. For others, the low back pain is something that lingers for years and years, getting worse as a result of improper footwear or particularly unsupportive furniture, and never really healing or going away. It is estimated that one-half of all Americans experience lower back pain annually, and it is considered to be the leading cause of workplace disability worldwide—not just in the United States. It is also one of the most common reasons that people miss work, and is the second most common reason that people visit the doctor’s office. When you put those two facts together, the cost of dealing with lower back pain really starts to add up. The average annual cost of dealing with back pain in the United States is $50 billion dollars. Unfortunately, a lot of those financial resources go into dealing with back pain through pain management and medication, but that is not an effective long-term solution for dealing with back pain. A far healthier and cost-effective solution is through physical therapy.
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Lower Back Pain in the United States According to the National Institute for Health, the rates of low back pain have been steadily rising in the United States over the past 20 years. The study was conducted by medical researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Researchers consulted with members of the North Carolina community who experienced back pain to understand what caused their pain, how frequently they experience the pain, and what the severity of the pain is like. They found by talking with household members across the state that the incidence of lower back pain has increased significantly since the last time this survey was conducted, which was in 1992. Since 1992, the percentage of people coping with lower back pain increased from just over three percent to well over 10 percent. This is a significant finding, especially when it was found that the increase in lower back pain remained constant across demographics. A further interesting finding is that of those who experience lower back pain, 84 percent opted to seek medical treatment to address the pain, which was an increase of more than 10 percent in 1992. This means that while more people are experiencing back pain, more people are also seeking treatment for that pain, though there is still an approximate 15 percent of the population who are coping with severe lower back pain without treatment. For those, seeking support from a physical therapist could significantly improve quality of life.
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Try this movement to relieve back pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Lower Back Pain & Physical Therapy
Helps Back Pain
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PRONE ALTERNATE LEG
While lying face down and keeping your lower abdominals tight, slowly raise up a leg. Slowly lower and then raise the opposite side. Do not allow your spine to move the entire time. Hold for 10 seconds.
Positive Patient Results
Physical therapy is a great resource for lower back pain because it addresses the cause of the pain, rather than simply attempting to hide the symptoms. Working with a physical therapist can help you to experience improved range of motion, to restore strength to muscles in your lower back that may have experienced atrophy through lack of use, and also reduce tension in your lower back muscles through targeted massage. When working with a physical therapist, you may also be guided through different lifestyle changes that you can make that can help you begin to overcome your back pain with everyday activities. This can include: • Making changes to the type of shoes that you wear so that your back is getting more support with every step. Sometimes, using special insoles can significantly improve your back pain. • Adjusting your sleeping habits, or perhaps investing in a newmattress so that your back has more support at night. • Using more lumbar support at work or on your commute by using a special chair or chair cover. Lower back pain is a pain in the butt, but you don’t need to deal with it any longer. Reach out to your physical therapist for information and support overcoming lower back pain, and finally find long-term relief.
“They go above and beyond to make it happen.” “When you’re in pain all you want is relief and someone who cares, Fit Physical therapy understands that and they go above and beyond to make that happen. Everyone there is knowledgeable and caring, and I am blessed to have Kyle as my therapist” - K.P. “Therapists are organized & individual plans are written for each patient.” “Excellent well run facility. Therapists are organized & individual plans are written for each patient. Wait time to get started each day is minimal & each exercise is designed for a purpose & the plan is working for me.” - VC
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Immunity Boosting Tips
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The essential vitamins found within fruits and vegetables are key to making sure your immune system is as healthy as possible. Vitamin C helps your body boost its production of the antioxidant that is required by the immune system to function optimally. Vitamin C increases your body’s production of interferon, which is anti-viral. Vitamin C is also thought to help boost the production of white blood cells, key to fighting infections. Fruits high in Vitamin C include: grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, kiwis and clementines. A single papaya has 224 percent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. Red bell peppers contain even twice as much Vitamin C than citrus fruits. Vegetables such as broccoli and spinach boast a good amount of Vitamin C as well as antioxidants. Vitamin D is another effective supplement to help boost your immune system. Look for yogurt that is fortified with Vitamin D and that has a “live and active cultures” label. Vitamin D may stimulate your immune system and boost your body’s natural defence against diseases. Vitamin B6 is vital for supporting chemical reactions in the immune system and for the formation of new and healthy red blood cells. B6 also helps your body make interleukin-2 which helps direct the actions of your white blood cells. Poultry, such as chicken and turkey, is high in Vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also packed full of Vitamin B6 as well as phosphorus, magnesium, and Vitamin E. Vitamin E is key to a healthy immune system as it helps to regulate and maintain function. It can be found in sunflower seeds, almonds, avocados, and dark leafy greens.
� Move without pain � Bend & move freely � Balance confidently
� Stand comfortably � Run for longer distances � Live an active lifestyle
If you know someone suffering with Tendinitis give the gift of health. Refer them to Fit Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment today!
Staff Spotlight KYLE MEMMOTT, MPT CLINIC DIRECTOR
Your Health In Mind
The staff at Fit Physical Therapy is focused on keeping our equipment and facilities clean for you. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we want to also encourage our patients to help prevent the spread of coronavirus by closely adhering to all CDC guidelines as well as the following:
Kyle is a partner in Fit Physical Therapy and Director of our Mesquite clinic. He attended Southern Utah University and earned his degree in Zoology. He attended physical therapy school at Long Beach State where he graduated with his Master’s Degree in 2001. Kyle enjoys treating patients with kindness
and compassion. He loves helping others overcome pain and injury and returning to the things that matter most to them. He is involved in his community and church. Kyle enjoys sports, especially basketball where he coaches and referees. With three boys and a girl, Kyle and his wife Christine keep plenty busy and love every minute of it. Education:
STAYING HOME IF YOU ARE SICK
CLEANING HANDS OFTEN
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE WITH UNWASHED HANDS
If you are feeling sick, we ask that you stay home and contact us to reschedule your appointment. Thank you!
• Southern Utah University, BS Zoology, ’97 • Long Beach State, MPT Physical Therapy, ’01
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