CORE STRENGTH & BACK PAIN
There are a lot of reasons to improve core strength outside of any existing neck or back pain. When you improve your core, you are likely to also improve your postureandtherebyreduceyourriskofdevelopingfurtherbackpain inthefuture. Furthermore, the exercise that helps to improve core strength is often helpful in promoting weight loss, and for those who are overweight, this could also help reduce pain in the neck and the back. Sometimes, when your core is weak, it can cause you to experience added pressure on areas like your neck and back. There are a lot of ways that working with a physical therapist can help you improve your core strength. You may be encouragedtopracticecoreexercises,forexample,whichmay includeabdominal crunchesor leg lifts.Lightweight-trainingactivitiesarealso frequentlyhelpful,as are balance-based activities like yoga. If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working withaphysicaltherapist isagreatplacetostart.Yourphysicaltherapistwillguide you through proper postures and movements to reduce further risk of injury. For more information about how to start improving your core, contact us.
Youmaybesurprisedhowfrequently issueswiththeneckandbackactuallystem from issueswithcorestrength.Yourcorereferstothemusclesthatmakeupyour torso, including your abdomen. These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action thatyouengage in.Everything fromwalkingand runningandswimming tositting and driving require you to engage your core.
Are you suffering from pain? Call PhysicalTherapy of Melissa today at 972.837.4450 to schedule your pain screening!.
Have You Met Your Annual Insurance Deductible? IF YOU'VE MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE, YOU COULD QUALIFY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY AT NO COST TO YOU! 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 PhysicalTherapy may not cost you anything. Patientswithfamilyplansorthosewhohavehadmajorsurgeriesorhave achronic illnessareespecially likely tohavea$0balance remainingon theirout-of-pocketexpenses.Thismeansthatthecostofphysicaltherapy couldbeminimalorcompletelycoveredbythepatient’s insuranceplan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2020. Haveyouundergonesurgeryrecently?Callustodayat (972)837-4450 to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll guide you to affordable treatments that will place you one step closer to pain relief.
Seasonal Recipe: Italian Holiday Cookies
INGREDIENTS
Icing • 2 cup sifted
Cookies • 4 eggs
confectioner’s sugar
• 1 cup sugar • ½ cup butter • 2 tsp. vanilla • 3½ cup flour • 4 tsp.baking powder
• 2 tsp. vanilla • 6 tsp. water
DIRECTIONS Sift together flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside. In another large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Mix in vanilla, then add in flour mixture. Knead until dough is firm and not sticky, adding more flour if necessary. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut off small amount of dough and roll on floured surface into 6 inch strips. Twirl into shape and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375˚ F for 8-10 min (the bottom should be lightly browned but the tops should remain light). Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely before glazing. Combine icing ingredients in a bowl until just smooth and slightly runny. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze, then return to the wire rack, allowing the glaze to drip down the sides of the cookie. Top with sprinkles while glaze is still wet.
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