Your Health Newsletter by Village Physical Therapy
YOUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER
MICHELE CHILDS, PT Getting To Know The Village PT Staff! Michele received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Kansas State University and The University of Kansas and has practiced Physical Therapy for over 30 years. She has spent the majority of her career working in pain management with an emphasis on manual therapy, orthopedics and industrial medicine. She enjoys the mountains – biking, hiking, backpacking and spending time with her family and dogs.
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YOUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER
HOW TO OVERCOME BACK PAIN “Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?” INSIDE:
• How To Take Care Of Your Back • We Have Opened A New Location • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
SERVICES/ THERAPIES :
• Motor vehicle accident • Work related injury
• Hip, knee & ankle pain • Total joint replacement • Overuse injury • Chronic pain
• Neck and back pain • Headache • Shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand pain
• Manual therapy • Soft tissue mobilization
• Joint mobilization • Post surgical care
Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal, joint, and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints thatpeoplesuffer fromandmore than80%of theUSpopulation will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you. Why do I have Back Pain? Backpainoccurs foranumberof reasonsbuthasa fewsimple rootcauses: • Weakness in the spine and core muscles of the trunk • Poor posture and strain on the spine from slouched sitting • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine from improper lifting • Limited flexibility of the spine, hips, and muscles of the thighs • Poor coordination of the abdominal, pelvic and back muscles
Most people do not seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer from a nagging ache or pain in their back.They may even think symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people feel that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. At Village Physical Therapy we are passionate about your recovery. You will receive hands on therapy treatment in a friendly caring environment
Whether you have hurt your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our physical therapists at Village Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today at 719-577-4104!
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HOWTO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK 1. Keep a Good Posture
When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine and hips in natural alignment. While sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.
5. Physical Therapy Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With hands-on therapy and targeted exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain, we can help you get out of pain and live the life you deserve.
Call us today at 719-577-4104 to schedule an appointment!
Prepare A Tasty Dish For Your Guests!
Parmesan-Crusted Zucchini Fries Directions
9 Ingredients • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper • 1 large egg, beaten • 3 small zucchini (1 1/4 pounds) • Cooking spray • 1/2 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce
Preheat oven to 450°. Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, garlic powder, basil and red pepper in a small shallow bowl. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Trim ends from zucchini; cut each zucchini in half crosswise. Quarter each zucchini half lengthwise to make 24 zucchini sticks. Dip zucchini in egg; dredge in panko mixture; pressing to coat. Place zucchini on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat tops of zucchini with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
Made a huge difference in my recovery!
At Village Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
Ask for Village Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
“Iamwriting to thankyou for theoutstandingphysical therapysessions I received from Village Physical Therapy. The treatments were very healing for me and physical therapy made a huge difference in my recovery. I was surprised at the difference it made in my mobility and how it truly relieved me of my pain. The receptionist was great too. She always had a warm, friendly, caring and efficient welcome and it was a pleasant experience for me. Thank you team.” - Dawn G.
1. Call and schedule an appointment 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
MAKE THE BEST CHOICE FOR REHABILITATION.
801 S Perry St, Suite 105, Castle Rock, CO
WE HAVE OPENED A NEW LOCATION!
Have you heard our news? We have a third clinic at: 801 S Perry St, Suite 105, Castle Rock, CO 80104. We are thrilled to announce our new facility providing hands on, one-on-one care for residents in Castle Rock. villagept.co
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