FEATURED SERVICE BACK AND NECK PAIN RELIEF
BRACE MARCHING While lying on your back with your knees bent, slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down. Next, perform on your other leg. Use your stomach muscles to keep your spine from moving. Repeat 10 times. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS TRY THIS EXERCISE FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
Patients who seek treatment from their neck and back pain are often surprised to learn that some other problems they’ve been experiencing might be related. So even if you think you can “live with” not being able to turn your neck fully, other problems can accumulate. For example, if you have chronic migraines or frequent bouts of tension headaches, a pinched nerve in your neck may actually be the culprit, rather than your diet or your busy schedule. In addition, you may find that the problems you’ve been having with shoulder mobility — or shooting pains down your arms and hands — might actually spring from your spinal issues. How can back and neck pain be treated? Our patients are often referred to us by their primary physicians or by a specialist, and we’ll continue to work with your medical team to treat the specific cause of your pain. Our highly trained physical therapists will also give you a full evaluation, including a spinal alignment assessment, simple tests to evaluate muscle strength in the areas that support your back or neck, and range-of-motion evaluations. Once we’ve pinpointed the main cause of your neck or back pain, we’ll develop a treatment plan with you. In your sessions, you’ll be taken through moves that build strength and flexibility. Our team of physical therapists will also help you learn how to better position yourself during your daily life to avoid relapses, including ergonomic and posture tips.
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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Freedom From Pain
The health and safety of our patients & staff is always our top priority at Magnolia Physical Therapy. We are monitoring updates to the Coronavirus or COVID-19. We want to reassure you that we are committed to using preventive measures such as disinfecting our equipment and countertops, washing our hands frequently, and using alcohol-based sanitizer to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, as well as cold and flu. In addition, we are emphasizing and encouraging proper hand hygiene among our patients and have strategically placed hand sanitizers throughout our clinics. We kindly ask that if you are experiencing any of the common cold or flu-like symptoms, that you reschedule your appointment. We will continue to monitor the latest Coronavirus updates and will make any changes necessary to help keep our patients and staff healthy. TelePT is offered for those who prefer to receive treatment from home. CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE
DIRECT ACCESS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Physical Therapy is Easier to Get Than You Think! • A physician referral
by a licenced physical therapist.
is no longer needed, unless your insurance requires it.
• Patients sent by their physician can choose where they want to receive therapy.
• Therapy may begin with a full evaluation
Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call us today at (504) 733-0254 or visit our website at MagnoliaTherapyLA.com.
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