Health & Fitness Newsletter by Fit 4 Life
Health & Fitness
The Newsletter About Physical Therapy & Personal Training
Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain In The Neck “Get To The Root Of Your Neck PainWithoutMedication! ”
Having frequent headaches and neck pain can literally be a pain in the neck, make you less happy and less productive in life. Why do you have that pain in your neck? More often than not it is caused by a muscle or joint problem. Poor posture in the upper neck area can often contribute to headaches, migraines and neck pain. When you look in themirror do you notice that you have a forward head posture or does your head look a little shifted off to the side, not in alignment with your neck? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States, even though “there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report.” You should choose physical therapy when: • The risks of opioid use outweigh the rewards. Potential side effects of opioids include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping opioid use. Because of these risks, “experts agreed that opioids should not be considered first-line or routine therapy for chronic pain,” the CDC guidelines state. Even in cases when evidence on the long-term benefits of non- opioid therapies is limited, “risks are much lower” with non-opioid treatment plans. (continued inside)
INSIDE: • Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain In The Neck • Could It Be Arthritis In The Neck? • Patient Spotlight
Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Physical Therapy & Personal Training
“PainMedsWill Not Improve A Pain Free &Healthy Lifestyle But, Personal TrainingWill! ” Life Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain In The Neck
• You want to do more than mask the pain. Opioids reduce the sensation of pain by interrupting pain signals to the brain. Physical therapists treat pain throughmovement while partnering with you to improve or maintain your mobility and quality of life. • Pain or function problems are related to low back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. The CDC cites “high-quality evidence” supporting exercise as part of a physical therapy treatment plan for those familiar conditions. • Opioids are prescribed for pain. Even in situations when opioids are prescribed, the CDC recommends that patients should receive “the lowest effective dosage,” and opioids “should be combined” with nonopioid therapies, such as physical therapy. • Pain lasts 90 days. At this point, the pain is considered “chronic,” and the risks for continued opioid use increase. An estimated 116 million Americans have chronic pain each year. The CDC guidelines note that nonopioid therapies are “preferred” for chronic pain and that clinicians should consider opioid therapy only if expected benefits for both pain and function are anticipated to outweigh risks to the patient. Where Radiating Headaches Come From Different problems with the neck movement will cause pain to be felt in different areas. For example did you know that if your pain radiates to the forehead or behind the eyes, this can be from “stuck” joints at the top of your neck? Poor movement causes stresses and strains on surrounding muscle and tissue causing irritation that affects the nerves in the area. The next level down, called C2, will often radiate pain to the side of the face / head and back scalp area. Finding the Root of the Problem To narrow the source of the problem, it is important to find out if your pain worsens towards the end of the day or is first thing in the morning. Pain at the end of the day and a complaint of a “heavy head” feeling is
an indicator of spinal muscle weakness and spine instability. The neck and shoulder muscles just can’t tolerate the weight of the head (about the weight of a bowling ball) with daily activities, tiring quickly. Pain in the morning that may radiate to the shoulders or down the arms can be associated with the discs between your neck bones (vertebrae), especially if that pain is radiating. What is the best course of action? The best solution if you have neck pain or headaches is to see a physical therapist. Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating your neck joints and muscles. We help you return the normal movement of your neck joints and muscles gently and safely, relieving your pain. If you are having headaches or neck pain, discover our physical therapy programs today and learn more about quickly relieving your pain. Find out how to gain pain relief permanently with a healthier and more active lifestyle with the guidance of our personal trainers
“Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management.” American Physical Therapy Association. N.p., 15 June 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2017.
If you are suffering from low back pain, Fit 4 Life has a 95% success rate! Schedule an appointment with the best quality therapists in Florida!
“I’ve Never Suffered FromNeck Pain InMy Younger Years. Why AmI SufferingNow? ” Could It Be Arthritis In The Neck? Fit 4 Life Provides Top Quality Service: • One-on-One PT care • State-of-the-art MedX medical and exercise equipment • Personal training
Do you find yourself feeling frequent neck or shoulder aches and pains? You could be suffering from cervical (neck) arthritis. Arthritis in the neck is very common as we age. With arthritis in the neck, people often complain of pain radiating into the lower neck, shoulders, or even down into the arm. The problemwith arthritis is the loss of range of motion in the neck joints. As bone wears on bone, the surface of the bones actually start to change shape. This thins the bones in the neck in some parts leading to a loss of height between the bones. Due to abnormal wear and tear, new bone forms where it shouldn’t, creeping into the holes where the spinal cord passes through. In addition it can rub on the nerves out to your neck, shoulders, arms and even hands. This can lead to a condition called cervical spinal stenosis, which can be quite painful. What can be done to help neck arthritis? While pain medications can help control pain, they don’t address the root cause of the pain, which is poor strength and lack of normal movement. The neck joints on the side of the spine normally experience wear and tear over the years. However, when this wear and tear is accelerated due to poor posture, weakness or injury, this can lead to limited, painful range of motion. In addition, with neck arthritis, the smaller muscles that guide the motions of the neck become weaker, eventually leading to more rubbing and arthritis. By gently stretching these tight and restricted joints with specific hands on therapy and exercises, range of motion can be returned. While physical therapy cannot restore the cartilage or change the bony structure, it can certainly help your neck move better, become stronger, reduce pain and give you the power to stay healthier longer. Try this simple test See if you have restricted cervical joints. Stand with your back against the wall.
• Individual rooms for your privacy • Quiet, crowd-free environment • 95% success rate and a 99% customer satisfaction rate
Can you touch the back of your head to the wall while keeping your chin level? If you cannot, then your neck joints are limited and you need physical therapy to restore the range of motion. Is your neck pain affecting your balance? Have you ever seen a person with their head protruding forward and their body bent over? This can be subtle or quite noticeable. With neck pain, limited neck posture results in loss of balance. Just pull anyone by their nose and you will see they will falter forward. This is because the normal lines of gravity through the body change when the spine posture changes. If you or someone you know has poor balance, it could be a problem with their posture. Get your neck moving and feeling better. Call us to learn more about our SPINE Program today!
Fit4LifeTampa.com
ATTENTION HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SEEKERS FREE EVALUATION for any new therapy patient 2 FREE SESSIONS for any new training client OR Mention or Bring in This Coupon Today For
17419 Bridge Hill Court Tampa, FL, 33647 P: (813) 907-7879
DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION TO START PHYSICAL THERAPY? No, you don’t. Although we see many patients sent directly by their physician, in the state of Florida, a licensed physical therapist may begin the physical therapy process by performing a full physical therapy evaluation. We will verify benefits for you so that you can get started right away.
Offer valid for the first 25 people to schedule. Expires 03-28-17.
“My clothes already feel different and I’ve lost 2 pounds!” “I found Fit 4 Life on the internet when I wanted an alternative to a traditional gym. I had just had a baby and was motivated to continue the weight loss breast feeding had started. I was excited to read all the success testimonials and called for more information. The office staff gave me great insight into how the gym functioned. I purchased 10 sessions. I’m five sessions in, and my clothes already feel different and I’ve lost 2 pounds. I’m constantly encouraged and pushed to and sometimes passed my perceived limits. I’m surprised that the trainers were correct about what my real limits were, not the limits I set for myself. I’m very excited to continue at Fit 4 Life!” -B.J. Patient Spotlight
THIS COULD BE YOU! CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE FOR A TRAINING APPOINTMENT 813-907-7879
Fit4LifeTampa.com
Emma Saxon Physical Therapy Aid
Staff
Spotlight
Meet Emma. Currently, she is a student at University of South Florida studying in Public Health with the hopes of one day attending Physical Therapy school. She was born and raised in Tampa and absolutely loves this area! She has always had a passion towards fitness and well-being. The fact that she gets to assist and motivate patients towards their goals is very close to her heart. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A FITNESS, PT, OR HEALTH SESSION WITH EMMA! 813-907-7879
“I’ve put this Free Report together that shows you the 5 natural ways to stop your back & neck pain.”
Tech Spotlight HISTORY OF MEDX: Arthur Jones is the legendary founder of Nautilus. In 1986, he founded MedX to perfect the testing of human strength, endurance and range of motion. After years of development and testing, validated by independent research teams at the University of Florida, MedX perfected its medical Lumbar Extension machine. It has since helped tens of thousands of people around the world reduce or eliminate their back pain. Subsequent developments produced the MedX Cervical Extension, Rotary Neck and Torso, and Knee/Hamstring machines, providing the medical community with the first tools capable of producing specific and accurate tests of functional ability, as well as the finest source of rehabilitative exercise. MedX applied the knowledge gained from its medical machines to the design of a full line of exercise-only machines. These machines incorporated MedX’s patented compound weight stack which produces less friction and enables several hundred levels of available resistance in increments of 2ft-lbs. This feature reduces user strain and, for the first time, made it possible for individuals to select the exact level of resistance required regardless of their strength. In 2002, MedX created exercise versions of its medical machines and branded them the Core Spinal Fitness System.™ In less than 20 minutes, twice a week, these five machines can help reduce or eliminate back pain by focusing on strength, stability, flexibility and endurance of the body’s core, providing a solid foundation for whole-body strength. BIOMECHANICALLY DESIGNED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: Incorporated into every MedX product are decades of experience and millions of dollars of independent, university-based research. MedX is the most technologically advanced fitness, sports andmedical/rehabilitation equipment available. MedX products achieve training efficiency through resistance curves matched to tested and proven strength profiles. They operate at a very low level of friction and offer a choice of resistance in 2-pound increments, ensuring a weight that’s just right - not too heavy and not too light – for rapid and steady progress. Biomechanical precision and low-friction makes MedX state-of-the-art. Engineering excellence and quality components mean that MedX equipment Top Notch Equipment To Help You Get Results!
Travis Monday Owner & President
• Is your mind on your back and neck pain instead of your life? • Have loved ones stopped listening to your complaints because they have heard it so many times before? • Do you feel really stiff when you try to get out of bed in the morning? • Do you have to think twice before you pick things up? If You’re Nodding Yes Then Now is The Time to Take Your First Step in The Right Direction and Take Charge of How You Feel. DOWNLOAD THIS eBOOK TODAY! After treating hundreds of patients with back and neck problems, I want to share with you these 5 simple things you can do at home, to start feeling great.
requires virtually no maintenance other than cleaning. Resource: http://www.medxonline.co.uk/home.html
DOWNLOAD INSTANTLY AT: Fit4LifeTampa.com/BackBook
Exercise Essentials
Try this exercise to get you moving... CERVICAL SIDE BEND
Tilt your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead. (Be sure to keep your eyes and nose pointed straight ahead the entire time.) Repeat 8 times.
Exercises copyright of
Helps With Neck Pain
www.simpleset.net
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Think Fit 4 Life FIRST Why You Need To Schedule An Appointment With Our Personal Trainer: � Move without pain � Walk for long distances � Live an active & healthy lifestyle It’s Never Too Late To Get Fit & Active! � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably
Fit4LifeTampa.com
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker