Health & Wellness Newsletter by Valley Rehab Center
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
ROLL IN A STRIKE! DISCOVER MORE MOVEMENT & ENERGY
INSIDE: • Discover More Movement & Energy • How Can I Get Moving? • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
TAKE THE NEXT STEP! DISCOVER MORE MOVEMENT & ENERGY
INSIDE:
• How Can I Get Moving?
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlight
• Healthy Recipe
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More Movement & with Theresa Palkovic, PT
Why is physical activity so important? When you don’t participate in frequent physical activity, your muscles begin to weaken and over time they can even begin to atrophy. Inactive lifestyles also cause joints to become stiff and can alter the physiological chemical processes within your body. In fact, your circulation and lymphatic systems can slow down, which can pose harmful risks. These systems work in producing and excreting toxic wastes (such as cholesterol) and these wastes can build up when the systems aren’t functioning as efficiently as they should. Lack of movement and poor posture are the causes of several types of pain, including lower back pain, neck pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. A slumped posture can even change the shape of your spine over time, in addition to closing your shoulder joints and tightening up the tissues around your hips. These consequences can cause severe pain and may result in a host of other problems if lifestyle changes are not made. At Valley Rehab Center, we strive to improve your range of motion and pain. Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today!
Dear Valued Client,
Do you feel sluggish or fatigued, as if it’s difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Do your sore
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muscles or achy joints just add to that lack of motivation? If so, your body may be experiencing some physical problems. Living a sedentary life is one of the main reasons why people report having low energy or feeling chronic day-to-day aches. Long car commutes, desk jobs, watching T.V. once you get home from work… many people live their lives this way, with very little physical activity. While it may not seem like it is making an impact at the time, this type of sedentary lifestyle can damage your body over time. Contact Valley Rehab Center today to figure out how a consistent exercise plan can increase your energy and help you live a healthier life!
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HOW CAN I GET MOVING?
There is one fundamental rule of the human body: it was made to move! There are several reasons why people may not want to participate in physical activity. Perhaps your body simply doesn’t move the way it used to, or perhaps painful areas of your body make it difficult to move in the ways you’d like. Whatever the case may be, the truth is that restriction in movement has the potential to lead to harmful health problems. Some easy pain-relief and energy-boosting steps you can take on your own include: 1. Decide to get up and get moving 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if it is just for a few seconds. 3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes every day. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine, and neck for 10 minutes every day. 6. Don’t push yourself too far if you feel pain. 7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer. 8. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. 9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day. 10. Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times per week.
In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to perform at its optimal levels. At Valley Rehab Center, we are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can, and our movement experts would be more than happy to help you relieve your pain, re-align your body, and get moving once again. If you are looking for assistance in living a more physically active life, contact us today.
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Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
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DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY
SIDELYING TRUNK ROTATION While lying on your side with your arms out-stretched in front of your body, slowly twist your upper body to the side and rotate your spine. Your arms and head should also be rotating along with the spine as shown. Follow your hand with your eyes. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side.
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“Before starting therapy, I had limited mobility and a hard time moving my arm/shoulder without pain. Now, my mobility has greatly improved! When I make certain movements, I have minimal to zero pain, and I can now do my hair!” - G.M. Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.
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Healthy Recipe: MUSHROOM & SPINACH CREPES
INGREDIENTS • ½ cup whole-wheat flour • ¼ teaspoon salt • 3 large eggs • ½ cup low-fat milk • 2 teaspoons canola oil or melted butter • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms • ⅔ cup thinly sliced shallots • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary • ¼ teaspoon salt • 5 ounces baby spinach • ½ cup seltzer water • 6 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
DIRECTIONS Process whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, milk and oil (or butter) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, rosemary and salt and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft and have released their liquid, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach a handful at a time and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk seltzer into the batter. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Ladle ⅓ cup batter into the center of the pan; immediately tilt and rotate the pan to spread evenly over the bottom. Cook about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lift the edge, then quickly grasp the crepe with your fingers and flip. Cook about 20 seconds. Slide onto a plate. Repeat with the remaning batter, spraying the pan as needed and stacking crepes as you go. Spread a generous ⅓ cup of the mushroom filling in the center, leaving a 1- to 2-inch border.Top with 1 tablespoon goat cheese. Fold in the sides to make a square shape, leaving a “window” in the center. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.
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