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RELIEVING LOW BACK, HIP & KNEE PAIN Continue Pushing Without Fear Of Pain!
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N E W S L E T T E R
RELIEVING LOW BACK, HIP & KNEE PAIN
INSIDE : • Arthritis & Physical Therapy • Joint Mobilization
• Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Pain In Minutes
What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by:
If you’reconstantly facing lower back, hip andkneepain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. If you have regular aches and pains, keep Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly?
• Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerativearthritis—orosteoarthritis—is themostcommonkindofarthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment.
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JOINT MOBILIZATION
Joint mobilization isn’t appropriate for all patients, and our skilled and experience physical therapists can determine if it’s right for you or a loved one. Specific conditions which our physical therapy team successfully manage with joint mobilizations include:
• Arthritis • Rotator cuff tears and sprains • Adhesive capsulitis • Medial/lateral epicondylitis • Ankle sprains
• Sciatica and other types of nerve impingement syndromes • Facet joint locking and other types of spinal misalignments • Whiplash
Joint issues are often the hidden underlying factors driving other types of injuries and ailments including muscle strains, ligament damage, and bursitis,so this iswhywestronglyencourageyou toconsultwithaphysical therapist with any type of acute or chronic dysfunction. Contact our clinic todayatQueens&Astoria,NYcenters.Our friendlystaff ishappy toanswer your questions, help you schedule an appointment, and educate you about our wide range of physical therapy services we offer. Drug-free relief from your joint or muscle pain is possible, so contact us to get your healing journey started today. Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain. KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times on each leg. Loosens Tight Knees
ARTHRITIS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical intervention may eventually be needed. Duringphysical therapy, the individual is trained toreachmaximummobility. Theymayalsoundergoexercises thatreduce thepressureonarthriticspots. Ifapatienthasundergonesurgery,post-opphysical therapycanhelp them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. Ifyouora lovedonesuffersfromarthritis,youstillhaveoptions.Contactone of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. Source: https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back-and-hip-arthritis-pain https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain
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8 “I’mnowmore comfortable at work!” “My experience with Hands-On has been nothing less than wonderful. The staff is patient and understanding. There is a genuine interest in the patient. I was able to discuss my issues with the staff, allowing us to create a plan to ease my pain. They treat the cause and not just the symptoms of your pain. I’m now more comfortable at work and in my personal life. Not only did they treat me, they taught me how to adjust my lifestyle to ease my pain. I would not hesitate in recommending Hands-On to friends and family.” - Athanasios S. 3 3 6 2 7 5 8 4 7 6
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INSTRUCTIONS Spray a 2-quart or 4-quart slow cooker insert lightly with cooking spray. Combine the steel cut oats, diced apple, cranberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and almond milk. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours (for firmer oats) to 8 hours (softer oats with the slightest chew), stirring once or twice if possible. As the oats are cooking a thin, dark colored skin may form on top of the oats and they will look slightly dry at first glance. Don’t worry. Go ahead and stir the oats well until they are creamy and smooth. If you prefer looser oats, stir in an additionalhalfcuporsoofalmondmilk.Servehotandgarnishwith toppings as desired.
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