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RELIEVING BACK PAIN WITH TRACTION
INSIDE: • How Does Traction Work? • Staff Spotlight
• Patient Success Spotlight • Partner Spotlight
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
RELIEVING BACK PAIN WITH TRACTION
How Can Physical Therapy Help Back Pain? Physical therapy is the ideal treatment for patients experiencing chronic low back pain. Unlike prescription pain medication, physical therapy does not have any unwanted side effects, does not carry the risk of dependency, and addresses a person’s mobility, as well as pain reduction. One recent study published in theAnnals of InternalMedicine also reported that physical therapy is as effective as surgery for treating low back pain conditions, without the risks or recovery time. Many people already associate physical therapy withmovement, balance andmobility, but fewunderstand the role physical therapy can have in pain relief. Therapies such as traction play a big role in physical therapy’s ability to relieve a patient’s pain. When combined with other physical therapy modalities, traction is actually more effective than pain medications in providing long-term relief. Traction is a formof decompression therapy that we are happy to offer at our physical therapy practice. It relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain from joints, sprains, and spasms. It can also treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and many other back conditions. Traction is performed by skilled physical therapists and/or the use of mechanical units.
If your back hurts, should you lie in bed or take a rest on the couch? Neither; in fact, while it might feel good to take a load off temporarily, either one of these can actually prolong or even worsen your symptoms. Lower back pain (LBP) is themost commonly reported formof pain. It is amajor cause of medical expenses, work absenteeism, and disability. According to a study conducted by the American Physical Therapy Association, one third of adults surveyed say that low back pain impacted their ability to sleep, work, or exercise. Acommonphysical therapy treatment for relieving back pain is traction. This has proven to significantly help in getting patients back to their normal levels of function. With traction, you can find somemuch-needed relief and get back to comfortably living your daily life. For more information on how this could benefit you, contact Sports and Ortho today!
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H O W D O E S T R A C T I O N W O R K ?
Traction relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain. Cervical traction and lumbar traction are similar, but they have a couple of key differences: with cervical traction, a gentle force is used to stretch or pull the head away fromthe neck. With lumbar traction, a gentle force is used to gently gap the pelvis from the lower back. Both of thesemethods are
useful in manipulating the spine and providing relief. How Can I Add Traction to my Treatment Plan?
For low back pain sufferers, one key element to relief is traction. Combining thismethodof treatment with additional pain reliefmodalities is themost effectiveway to treat lowback pain, rather thanmask it with pain relievers or muscle relaxers. If your back has been bothering you, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with Sports and Ortho today to discuss how we can add traction to your treatment plan. One of our highly trained physical therapists will design a personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. Don’t livewith lower back pain– traction can help get youmoving. https://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/1877039/low-back-pain https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2018/03/30/LancetLBP/
S TA F F S P O T L I G H T
PAT I E N T S U C C E S S S P O T L I G H T
LAUREN BUCK PT, DPT, COMT Lauren Buck graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2015 with her undergraduate degree in Biology and continued her education at Belmont University to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018. Lauren Buck is passionate about being an integral, involved practitioner in all of her
” When I walked in your door 9 weeks ago I was in chronic pain and walking with the aid of a cane. My entire left side from my waist to my knee hurt badly, as did my right hip. Jessica assessed my
disability and set out a plan to rehabilitate me. I worked out at home also under her recommendation and knowledge. The gradual change in mobility and stability has been remarkable. I can’t thank the entire staff enough for their friendliness and thoughtfulness. Jessica is a wonderful, caring therapist. I was also impressed with Tim and Pam who guided me through Jessica’s plan. When needed, Dana and Lauren helped me also. Your staff is a wonderful testament to the success of Sports and Ortho. I loved coming here and getting well. Thank you!” — J.J
patients’ recovery, and she values creating personal connectionswith each of her patients. She enjoys the challenge of problem solving, diagnosis, and discovering the root of patient’s pain for long lasting recovery and improved whole body function. Lauren loves to learn and continuously add to her toolbox of treatment techniques to provide consistently improving care. She especially enjoys working with pediatric patients and athletes. In her free time, Lauren loves to cook elaborate meals, bake bread, box, and paint.
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S & O S T R E T C H
Your body does more work throughout the day than youmay even realize. Your organs, joints, and muscles all work together seamlessly so you can function at your optimum level. Because your body works so hard every day, it is important to take time to tend to it. Healthy dieting and exercise are crucial habits to practice, so you can keep your body happy and healthy. Additionally, taking just a few minutes out of your day to stretch can have numerous positive effects on your body.
If you have pain, come in for a free assessment at any of our eight locations. Don’t wait, we can help! BEVERLY/ MT.GREENWOOD 773-779-7970 BRIDGEPORT/ HYDE PARK 312-225-3119
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WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE S&O STRETCH! S&O Stretch is a cost-effective, one-on-one stretching approach customized to your specific needs. Our highly-trained experts at Sports and Ortho will conduct and monitor each 45-minute session, to help you and your body stay on the move! LOCATED IN EDISON PARK, GLENVIEW, AND BEVERLY. CALL US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
GLENVIEW/ NORTHBROOK 224-282-8133
EVANSTON/ SKOKIE 847-905-0332
EDISON PARK/ PARK RIDGE 773-657-3897
SAUGANASH 773-628-7126
Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from a regular stretching program: • Reduced muscle tension • Increased range of movement in the joints • Enhanced muscular coordination
• Increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation )
PA R T N E R S P O T L I G H T
WINDY CITY ROLLERS The Windy City Rollers is a nonprofit organization that strives to promote athleticismand fraternity among itsmembers and seeks to foster professional, personal and athletic advancement for all its members. Whenever possible, the organization shall support and promote its members in all their pursuits both on and off the track. We strive to advance and growour organization from within, cultivating the blatant and latent talents of all members. That said, the goal of the organization beyond advancing the sport of roller derby both in the city of Chicago and nationally, is to create a network of talented multifaceted individuals offering both opportunity and training in order to continually self-govern the organization and raise up all itsmembers. We achieve these goals through community outreach, athletic training, and open opportunity for all who are willing to commit themselves toward the advancement of these goals.
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