Back & Neck Pain?

Back & Neck Pain?

Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Get to The CORE of The Problem Back and Neck Pain? If you suffer from an aching back or neck pain, it could simply be that your core muscles are weak. You may have heard of the term “core”, but what is it? Your core is the foundation of your body and like a building, needs to be strong and supportive. If your foundation is weak or crooked, then the other structures which rely on this, will not function properly. However, unlike a building, your core needs to not only be strong and supportive, but also move. The timing and strength of the various muscle contractions is critical for your proper body function. When it isn’t, abnormal strains occur to your spine, causing a lot of common aches and pains. Why do most people suffer from back pain? Most people will experience back pain sometime in their life due to core muscle weakness. When the spinal joints, hip joints, sacroiliac joints, and the muscles of the abdomen, pelvis, spine, and hips don’t move well, a resulting strain occurs on the spine. This causes pain and can occur at any stage of life. However, this typically happens as we become older and less active as adults.

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The Blueprint To Beat Back Pain

If you suffer from back pain, you have probably seen that lots of different types of treatments are available. Sometimes medication, injections and other treatments can help with pain control, but do not address the root cause of the problem. If you have ever had a surgery that involves cutting through the abdomen or pelvis, this weakens the core. In addition, prolonged illness and bed rest also weaken the core. Another common reason for core weakness in women is from childbirth and c-sections. This severely weakens the core. If these situations sound familiar to you, this could be the reason for your back pain. The “blueprint” or plan to helping most back pain sufferers and preventing future injuries, is to strengthen the core with professional help. Specialized training and exercise techniques can be done to strengthen your core, relieving stress on the spine. Physical Therapists are the medical professionals most uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat back pain resulting from core weakness. Working with your physician, we thoroughly evaluate your movement, alignment and strength. After we determine where the root cause of the problem is coming from, we then put together a comprehensive treatment plan to help restore core strength andmovement. This helps you not only have relief from back pain, but teaches you the right exercises, posture and movement to prevent future problems and maintain a strong, healthy core. To see how our SPINE Program can give you a strong core and relieve your back pain, call us today or go online for more information.

Patient Results

I can sit again without any pain!

“I can now able to sit in car, recliner and bleachers with no pain. I can now able to sleep through the night with no discomfort…” Sheri N.

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Pain Relief Consultation. Give the Gift of Natural Healing

Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

Refer a Friend to Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions!

Exercise Essential Try this simple exercise to relieve your pain... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. PLANK While lying face down, lift your body up on your elbows and toes. Try and maintain a straight spine. Do not allow your hips or pelvis on either side to drop. Hold for as long as you can work up to holding it for a minute a day.

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Diet And Your Core Diet is a big part of a healthy core. Your core muscles need the energy to work all day long and work even harder when you increase your activity level or do any form of exercise. Here is a great energy snack idea to use during your day and best of all it’s an excellent healthy choice that can be used to supplement your diet as well. ENERGY DRINK Ingredients: · 2 cups of water or coconut water · One lime or lemon · 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds

Directions: 1. Pour water / coconut water into a container with a sealable top 2. Squeeze the juice from lime, lemon, or orange into the water

3. Spoon chia seeds into the mixture 4. Cover with a sealable top and shake 5. Let sit for at least 30 minutes prior to drinking 6. Chill with ice or refrigerate as desired ** Now you have a homemade power / energy drink without all the cost

Physical Therapists at Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions

Johnna Covey MSPT, Cert. MDT, Director of Rehabilitation

Ashley McAvoy PT, DPT

Cheryl Howard PT, Cert. MDT, Owner

Matthew Russell PTA

Nathan Reed PTA

Move Freely • Be Stronger • Alleviate Pain Naturally Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free We Can Help You: Are You Suffering From: 4 Neck Pain 4 Headaches 4 Arm Pain 4 Trouble Reaching 4 Upper Back Pain 4 Shoulder Pain Our therapists are here to help you regain full function and return you to doing what you love. We specialize in advanced manual therapy techniques and designing personal exercise routines to complement each patient to help you return to your highest level of function and pain free living as possible!

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