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Newsletter Being Grateful Is Good For You! HERRIMAN 13358South5600West Herriman,UT84096 EAGLEMOUNTAIN 3943E.PonyExpressPkwy.,Ste.220 EagleMountain,UT84005

GRATITUDE AND HEALTH Feeling thankful can improve your health in both direct and indirect ways. Some research shows that the experience of gratitude can induce a sense of relaxation, improve the immune system, and decrease blood pressure. But grateful people also tend to cultivate better health habits, like eating more nutritious food, exercising, and avoiding risky behaviors. In addition, the optimism that stems from gratitude can create a healing attitude. GRATITUDE AND JOY Robert Emmons, an internationally renowned acknowledging the good in life has a tendency to amplify positive emotions, such as joy and contentment, because it helps us slow down. Consider the last time you had a good cup of coffee—did you pay attention to the warmth of the cup on your hands? It’s easy to ignore these small moments of positivity in our day as we rush from one activity to another, but stopping to appreciate themmakes themmore powerful. GRATITUDE AND RESILIENCE Practicing gratitude can also make you better equipped to handle the difficulties of life that inevitably arise. Even despair can be mitigated by the experience of appreciation for the good, however slight it might be. Emmons, R. (2010 November 16). Why gratitude is good. Greater Good. Retrieved from http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_ good . Emmons, R.A., Stern, R. (2013). Gratitude as a psychotherapeutic inter- vention. Journal of Clinical Psychology; 69(8), 846-855. Excerpts taken from https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/10-ways-be-more-thankful-person

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HERRIMAN 13358 South 5600 West Herriman, UT84096

EAGLE MOUNTAIN 3943 E. Pony Express Pkwy., Ste. 220 Eagle Mountain, UT84005

It’s Time To T ell Your Pain To “Take A Hike!” 6 BACK CONDITIONS YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE

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Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? If so, you are not alone. Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment. There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones: 1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. Pain, numbness and tingling can be felt down in different parts of the leg. 2. Sciatica: This comes from compression of the sciatic nerve by a muscle called the piriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord.

4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles and tendons. The rows of muscles that run up and down the sides of the spinal column, are the major muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/bladder control. Medication and Bed Rest Most lower back pain sufferers try over the counter drugs and bed rest. However, most self remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, bed rest is the wrong thing to do, because it can weaken the spinal muscles further. Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common activities such as lifting, bending or squatting. Most of us sit too much and this contributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a healthy back.

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“There’s Much To Look Forward To In Your Elder Years”! WILL YOUR BACK HURT AS YOU GET OLDER?

If you think that growing older automatically leads to back pain, here’s some great news; it doesn’t! Many people suffer from pain, yet, they still believe their aches and pains are a natural part of aging. They’re not.

Back pain is primarily caused by four main factors: • Spinal muscle weakness • Poor muscle or joint movement • Poor posture • Lack of spinal or pelvic muscle coordination

Treating the Cause of Your Back Pain The goal of our SPINE program is to find the root cause of your pain and correct it, not just treat the symptoms. By treating the root cause of the pain, you can achieve faster, long-lasting results. We provide the most advanced and effective treatments to each of our patients in a caring, friendly environment. Our highly trained and skilled physical therapists use proven hands-on therapy techniques to help people of all ages become free of pain and get back to the activities they enjoy. If your back pain prevents you from standing for long periods, bending down to pick up objects, or getting up and down from the floor to play with your children or grandchildren it’s time to come to Beyond Limits Physical Therapy and restore your quality of life. Knowing the Right Expert to Help You Physical Therapists are medical musculoskeletal specialists, meaning we are the experts when it comes to the movement of the body and

how the muscles, joints and skeletal structure work with one another. Effective physical therapy experts recognize that the best treatments are not modalities that depend solely on ultrasound, cold or heat therapy, but rather a skilled hands-on approach to examination and treatment. Studies have proven that manual therapy and specific exercises produce better and faster results than traditional exercise based therapy. If you are suffering with back pain or know someone who is, call us today to discover how we can finally help you become pain free and get back to the activities you enjoy. After all, you’re as young as you feel!

A Delicious & Hot Beverage For Cold Nights!

Easy Hot Apple Cider

6 Ingredients • 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider • 3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 teaspoon whole allspice • 1 teaspoon whole cloves • 1/3 cup brown sugar

Directions In a slow cooker, combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks. Wrap allspice and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth, and add to pot. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and keep warm.

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Patient Success Spotlight

“Matt Sudweeks is the very best in his field! He is knowledgeable, professional and has a positive attitude to go along with it. He referred me to a surgeon that was top notch and my recovery went smooth thanks to Matt and his outstanding team. The Eagle Mountain facility is new, extremely nice and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs physical therapy help. Thanks for everything Beyond Limits! You guys are the best! If I ever hurt myself again, I’ll be back!” – David M. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs physical therapy help!

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HAVE YOUMET YOURANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE?

Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing low back pain.

STRAIGHT LEG RAISE - SLR While lying, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite leg bent to 90 degrees, foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides. Stretches Low Back www.simpleset.net

An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your therapymaynotcostyouanything.Patientswith familyplansor thosewhohavehad major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remainingontheirout-of-pocketexpenses.Thismeansthatthecostoftherapycould be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time tocome in for therapy!Areyou feelingaches&pains?Need toworkonyour core? Let us help you get a head start for 2018. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

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