Health & Wellness by Kerrville Physical Therapy Center
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“How To Make Your Pain Disappear!” WHERE DOES BACK PAIN COME FROM?
It is important to realize that you have ONE SPINE and it functions as a whole. It is not just a bunch of bones, ligaments, tendons and discs thrown together. It is a beautiful and very complex structure that needs flexibility, strength, coordination and good posture. What affects the top affects the bottom. If you have problems with your upper neck such as tight muscles, poor alignment, previous injuries, whiplash or poor posture, this can dramatically change the load and forces on your low back.
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“Have You Noticed Your Posture When Sitting?” WHY YOU ARE SUFFERING
If you work at a computer or sit watching TV in a slouched position for many hours, over time your head and neck become forward protruding. Since your head weighs between 10-12 pounds (about the weight of a bowling ball), and is now balanced forward, all your back muscles have to work harder to keep you from falling forward. Over time, this leads to pain, inflammation and injury to the low back. Do you find when looking over your shoulder you have to turn your body a lot? Whenmotion is limited in your neck, the ability to turn your head is compensated by over-rotating the lower back. This is not normal and causes more strain to the mid and lower back giving you pain. If you feel back pain, see if your neck could be the cause by coming in for a free consultation with one of our experts. Give us a call today to learn more!
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Patient Success Spotlight
I am very thankful for the progress!
“Just a note to say thanks to you and the rest of the staff for the excellent therapy I received at Kerrville Physical Therapy Center. The casual and supportive atmosphere made me feel relaxed and comfortable and for that I am very thankful for the progress I made. I am swimming, gardening, and carrying around my 17 lb. granddaughter. I thank you and the rest of the staff daily. You are all appreciated!” DO YOU HAVE ACHES & PAINS?
• Pain while bending or reaching? • Stiffness or swelling? • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins?
• Pain when trying to sleep? • Pain when driving > 30 mins? • Radiating pain to the back?
ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR ABOUT US! Talk to One Of Our Physical Therapy Specialists Be In A Better Mood • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free
FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY ANALYSIS
Call To Schedule Today (830) 896-7377
Offer valid for the first 25 people to schedule. Expires 08-24-18. Doctor referral will be required for continued therapy
THINK KERRVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER FIRST
Why You Need To Come In For An Appointment: • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle
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Take Care of Your Aches & Pains Before It’s Too Late!
Healthy Recipe: Spinach Dip
INGREDIENTS • 1 package frozen spinach (drain) • 2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese • 1 package colby jack cheese • 1 package parmesan cheese
• 2 cans of Rotel • Small onion, chopped • 1 tsp cumin or to taste • 1 tsp garlic salt or to taste
DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients well and place in a 11 x 13 pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes.
Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to keep you moving...
PRAYER STRETCH While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and/or buttocks. Loosens tight hips
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QUADRUPED ALT. ARM While in a crawling position, slowly raise up an arm out in front of you. Hold for 15 seconds then alternate. Repeat three times on each arm. Stretches Thighs
The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.
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