STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee and your toes pointed upward. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs. Relieves Lower Back www.simpleset.net Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
When “PT” Is Better Than “Rx”
It’s important to remember that not every prescription is bad or dangerous, and that you don’t have to “suck it up,” refusing all painkillers. But there are specific conditions under which the CDC recommends trying physical therapy first: • The pain has persisted for three months. After the 90-day mark, pain is considered chronic, meaning that painkiller use would also hit the dangerous 90-day mark. This can certainly lead to addiction. • The source of the problem is in the knees, back or hips, or stems from fibromyalgia. Physical therapy has proven especially effective in these situations. • The “risk vs. reward” question tilts more heavily toward “risk.” There are certainly diseases which cause intense pain and for which opioids help patients to function, or at least to remain comfortable. But when the condition could be better managed with physical therapy or other treatment, as opposed to addictive pills, the “reward” of taking the painkillers doesn’t merit the risk. Are you wondering whether your pain should be addressed with PT first? We will give you a thorough evaluation for your specific condition. Should our trained staff determine that physical therapy can make a real difference in eradicating your pain, we’ll give you an honest timetable and a safe strategy to avoid prescription painkiller overuse. Call one of our 5 clinic locations today to start your therapy journey with Fit PT!
Positive Patient Results
“I am looking forward to his treatment.” “Trent seems to be on the cutting edge of pain management. I am looking forward to his treatment.” - D.J. “They take the time to get to know you as a person, and your symptoms.” “Dr. Harward and the staff are fantastic, always welcoming and knowledgeable. They take the time to get to know you as a person, and your symptoms. They have listened to my concerns and acted on making those aches and pains go away. I have seen a great improvement in a short amount of time.” - J.C.
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