Health & Fitness Newsletter by Beyond Limits Physical Therapy
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KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FROMMUSCLE STRAINS DURING UPCOMING FALL SPORTS
How do I know if I have a muscle strain? When sustaining an injury, it can sometimes be difficult to determine if it is a sprain or a strain. While they may seem similar, the distinctions are actually easier tomake than youmay think. In order to know the differences between a sprain and a strain, you must first know the differences between a tendon and a ligament. Your bones are connected to one another by ligaments. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be sprained again in the future. Yourmusclesandbonesareconnectedbytendons. When a tendon is stretched beyond its limit, a strain or “pulled muscle” can occur. Once the tendon is stretched, it is more likely that the affected area will be strained again in the future. A strain can be acute, meaning that it happens as an immediate response to an injury, or chronic, meaning that it has developed over time due to performing the same repetitive motions over and over.
How can physical therapy help with muscle strains? At Beyond Limits Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will create a treatment plan for you, based on your individual needs. Physical therapy is anatural andholisticapproach tohealing, including services such as: • Manual therapy. This may include massage or joint mobilizations. • Modalities. This may include specialized treatments that your physical therapist has been certified to perform, such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation. • Therapeutic exercises. Our physical therapists are highly experienced in both diagnosing and treating muscle strains. Are you seeking treatment for a muscle strain or looking for ways to avoid them during your upcoming fall season? Contact Beyond Limits Physical Therapy today to find out how you can have a successful fall sports season, free from the pains of muscle strains!
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FINISH THE SUMMERWITH REAL BACK PAIN RELIEF
Low back pain is by far one of the most common ailments ever experienced. Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life. For some, the lucky ones, perhaps, the pain is just for a day or two as a result of a particularly grueling day of yard work or a slip-and-fall accident that landed you flat on your bum with a bruise to prove it. For others, the low back pain is something that lingers for years and years, getting worse as a result of improper footwear or particularly unsupportive furniture, and never really healing or going away. It isestimatedthatone-halfofallAmericansexperience lower back pain annually, and it is considered to be the leading cause of workplace disability worldwide—not just in the United States. It is also one of the most common reasons that people miss work, and is the second most common reason that people visit the doctor’s office. When you put those two facts together, the cost of dealing with lower back pain really starts to add up. The average annual cost of dealing with back pain in the United States is $50 billion dollars. Unfortunately, a lot of those financial resources go into dealing with back pain through pain management and medication, but that is not an effective long-term solution for dealing with back pain. A far healthier and cost-effective solution is through physical therapy. Lower Back Pain in the United States. According to the National Institute for Health, the rates of low back
pain have been steadily rising in the United States over the past 20 years. The study was conducted by medical researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Researchers consulted with members of the North Carolina community who experienced back pain to understand what caused their pain, how frequently they experience the pain, and what the severity of the pain is like. They found by talking with householdmembersacrossthestatethatthe incidence of lower back pain has increased significantly since the last time this survey was conducted, which was in 1992.Since1992,thepercentageofpeoplecopingwith lower back pain increased from just over three percent to well over 10 percent. This is a significant finding, especially when it was found that the increase in lower back pain remained constant across demographics. A further interesting finding is that of those who experience lower back pain, 84 percent opted to seek medical treatment to address the pain, which was an increase of more than 10 percent in 1992. This means that while more people are experiencing back pain, more people are also seeking treatment for that pain, though there is still an approximate 15 percent of the population who are coping with severe lower back pain without treatment. For those, seeking support from a physical therapist could significantly improve quality of life. Find out how you can get treatment for back pain. Call us today for more information!
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LOWER BACK PAIN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical therapy isagreatresourcefor lowerbackpainbecause itaddresses the cause of the pain, rather than simply attempting to hide the symptoms. Workingwithaphysical therapistcanhelpyou toexperience improved range of motion, to restore strength to muscles in your lower back that may have experienced atrophy through lack of use, and also reduce tension in your lower back muscles through targeted massage.
When working with a physical therapist, you may also be guided through different lifestyle changes that you can make that can help you begin to overcome your back pain with everyday activities. This can include: • Making changes to the type of shoes that you wear so that your back is getting more support with every step. Sometimes, using special insoles can significantly improve your back pain. • Adjusting your sleeping habits, or perhaps investing in a new mattress so that your back has more support at night. •Usingmore lumbarsupportatworkoronyourcommutebyusingaspecial chair or chair cover. Lower back pain is a pain in the butt, but you don’t need to deal with it any longer. Reach out to your physical therapist for information and support overcoming lower back pain, and finally find long-term relief.
Source:https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and- Statistics
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Healthy Recipe: Zucchini Noodle “Pasta” Salad
INGREDIENTS • 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tbsp red-wine vinegar • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper • 1 small shallot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, grated • 16 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles • 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes • ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives • ¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, crushed red pepper, shallot and garlic in a large bowl. Add zucchini noodles, tomatoes, olives and half the Parmesan; toss gently to coat. Divide evenly among 4 bowls; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE
a Do you have problems bending? a Are you suffering from an injury? a Do you suffer with aches or pains? If you have answered “Yes” to any of the questions, we can help. Mention or Bring in This Coupon Today For a FREE 15 MINUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY *CONSULTATION At Beyond Limits Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Beyond Limits Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program Attention Pain Sufferers
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“Beyond Limits is an amazing place to get back on your feet after an injury, or if you need rehab after surgery. I started going 4 weeks ago and I have seen so much progress and couldn’t be happier. The Therapist’sareamazingandalways there tohelpyouwithyourexercises. Preston has been incredible, and has helped me with my rehab. I highly recommend this place.” - T.S. I have seen so much progress and couldn’t be happier!
Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
CURL UP Lie on back with one leg straight. The other leg is bent with the foot flat on the ground. Position your hands underneath your lower back. Tuck your chin and lift your shoulder blades off the ground slightly. Return to the start position in a controlled manner. Stretches Back
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