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.
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Hoping You Enjoy Your Summer This summer has been both relaxing and memorable.
There is nothing like the hot days of summer to make me long for the cool air of the mountains, and so we spent a few days at Keystone with a few dear friends exploring nature and enjoying the mountains. We took the time to go biking along the mountain trails, enjoying the streams and the beautiful backdrop that the mountains provided. There is nothing like it this time of the year and it was a great
opportunity to take a deep breath and enjoy the serenity that you can only find in nature. We also took the time to go hiking on some of the paths that aren’t suited for biking, and enjoyed dinner in Breckenridge a few times. Such a great experience! Leaving the serenity of the mountains, we are switching gears in August and heading to Wisconsin for the Bonack family reunion, where there will be about 150 people from all over the country. This should be a great experience for us as well, and provide a nice opportunity to catch up with family members that I don’t get the chance to see often enough. Hope you all are enjoying your summer as well! Tim Bonack
Monthly Your Body is Trying To Tell You What's Wrong! 6 Back Conditions Not To Ignore
You Can Live Active and Pain Free!
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 tingleing 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.
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Will Your Back Hurt As You Get Older? UNDERSTAND WHEN TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR PAIN RELIEF
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 Manual Edge Physiotherapy 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 thebest treatmentsarenotmodalities 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! 719-694-8342
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PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES
“I am ready to guide the Royal Gorge again! FORWARD TWO!” “I was referred toTim by my Army doctor six months ago for nagging back pain. As a retired Army nurse and current raft guide, my back pain was getting pretty serious. I have never had a therapist spend so much time with me as Tim. Most physical therapists spend 5-10 minutes with patients and then hand you some exercises and out you go. Tim actually works over your body for almost 45 minutes!! He finds sources of the pain that I NEVER thought was causing my aches! After a few months of treatment, I am ready to guide the Royal Gorge again! FORWARD TWO!” – Tony H. If you, or a loved one, has back pain or sciatica pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Saturday, July 14th • 10am Where: Cafe 225 225 North Weber St Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Call To Register 719-694-8342 Or Go to: http://manualedgephysio.ptworkshops.com/ ColoradoSprings/backpain/workshop?preview=true COMPLIMENTARYWORKSHOPS
“Thank you for being there when I needed help.”
“Chris and Val are wonderful therapists that truly communicate with each other to give you the best care possible. Having therapists who care has helped me immeasurably. I have gone from extreme pain every day to having an almost normal life. They’re expert technique and understanding of what they do is nothing short of amazing. Almost half my body had cartilage and tissue that were solid and wouldn’t move to the point where it was hurting other organs. Now, I have movement and can breathe deeper, move freely and I have a great outlook on my life. Thank you for being there when I needed help.” – Ann M.
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STRAIGHT LEG RAISE - SLR While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the surface you are sitting on. Repeat 6 times on both sides.
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