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Health & Wellness Newsletter
2020
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GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM ASHLEY & ROD WASHINGTON
My husband, Roderick or Rod as he prefers to be called, and I actually met
discussingour views onmarriage and children. Rod askedme if I wanted to get married on Halloween and I thought it was a wonderful idea. I didn’t realize, however, that he was proposing. We’re both very laidback peoplewho don’t like the flashy productions that come with many engagement announcements, so it took me until his Birthday inOctober to ask, “Wait... Are we gettingmarried onHalloween? Like actuallymarried?”He laughed and said, “Well I did ask...” Typical us. We wanted to do the small ceremony at our favorite bar, Broad Street Cider, which is a very relaxed environment, never packed with people, and we went there on our third or fourth date. The issue now became, what werewegoing todress up as? Rod suggested a couples costume, but I dislike couples costumes so I suggestedwe share the same theme anddress as who we would like within the said theme. We, of course, chose Star Wars and I immediately said I was going as Han Solo; Belt, blaster, Chewie, and all. Rod wanted to go as Darth Maul, but I suggested someone with less makeup for our photos and he agreed to be Sith Lord. We got married onHalloween, with several friends coming out to have a drink with us and celebrate. While it was very cold that night, we now tease each other about howwe get to have a Halloween party that doubles as an anniversary party now, and we will have somany costumes to look back on in 50 years.
in passing at a coffee shop. It wasn’t until we matched on the women-centered dating app called Bumble and had our first date that we realized we had met before. Our first date was brunch at a local, MidCity breakfast place called Biscuits on Banks a fewweeks after Mardi Gras. I remembered it was raining really hard, because he said he liked my rain boots. That’s when we both remembered we had met before, which was good because I was extremely skeptical about the online dating scene and had only tried it at several of my girlfriend’s insistence. We talked about how we both love Star Wars and I found out that Yoda and Darth Maul are his favorite characters, and he learned about my love of arthropods. In fact, he asked if we could go on another date to theAudubon Insectarium during brunch (we did and it was amazing). I asked what he was doing for the rest of the day, and he detailed out how he had to do laundry, how he might go climb. I remember smiling wider and wider as he spoke because I asked to see if he wanted to chat some more but in another location; he still laughs about how clueless he was during our first date. After we had been together for about a year, we started
ALSO INSIDE: BACK PAIN PREVENTION • PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT EXERCISE ESSENTIALS • HEALTHY RECIPE • AND MORE!
Health & Wellness Newsletter
2020
N E W S L E T T E R
IS BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN?
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside,minorachesandcrampsassociatedwithabackpainproblem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. As one of themost common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions. You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy and medication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help. Sources: http://www.apta.org/ https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts- and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/ Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:
•Spinal & core muscle weaknesses •Bad posture •Spinal muscle & tissue damage
•Improper lifting form •Limited hip, spine, and thigh muscle flexibility •Bad abdominal, pelvic, and back muscle coordination
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A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. • LIFT PROPERLY. You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something right, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. • USE GOOD POSTURE. When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. • USE STRENGTH TRAINING. Your body has hundreds of muscles. Thesemuscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check- ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you! BACK PAIN PREVENTION EXERCISE ESSENTIALS TRY THIS EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE Supported Bridge Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. Qr/HYHO+DUG
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GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS • Nonstick cooking spray • 5 cups sliced green beans • 4 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1 cup grated Parmesan • 1 tbsp plus • 2 tsp canola oil • 1 1/2 cups diced onions • 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms • 2 tbsp cornstarch • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream • 1/2 tsp House Seasoning: • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 cup kosher salt • 1/4 cup garlic powder • 1/4 cup black pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Boil the green beans in the chicken broth for about 20 minutes, and then drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the chicken broth. Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan and 2 tsp of the oil in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions until translucent, and then add the mushrooms and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Pour the reserved 1 1/2 cups chicken broth back into the pot the green beans boiled in and bring to a boil. Add the green beans to the skillet with the mushrooms and onions. While that is coming to a boil, combine the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the boiling broth, whisking constantly as it thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour the thickened mixture over the green beans and add the sour cream, House Seasoning, and salt. Stir well. Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle with the panko and cheese mixture. Bake for about 10 minutes, and then broil until the breadcrumb topping is slightly browned. House Seasoning: Mix together the salt, garlic powder and pepper. KWWS VXGRNXFRP Qr/HYHO+DUG
“I’m able to do the things I enjoy again!” “When I showed up, I was in so much pain that I couldn’t see how life was going to be the same. Dr. Nathan and the staff at FYZICAL first of all listened to what was going on, asked for my goals, and cared for me along the way. Now, I’m able to do the things I enjoy again and I feel equipped to keep myself healthy from now on. I can’t thank them enough! They gave me my freedom back!” - Jeff S.
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