Core Solutions: Back Pain & Difficulty Walking

Core Solutions: Back Pain & Difficulty Walking

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Getting To Know The Core Solutions Physiotherapy Staff JENNIFER KOKELJ, REGISTERED PT

What's your favorite thing to do when you're not at work? Being a Mom of three busy kids doesn't allow for too much spare time. I am constantly running them to various extra- curricular activities! Occasionally, if we have a free weekend as a family in the Winter, or if my husband and I can get away for a couple of days, I love to downhill ski. How did you get started with that? I learned to ski in Colorado as a child. My family used to vacation there annually. I am extremely fortunate to have learned in an environment where the conditions and terrain are absolutely perfect! Why do you like to do it? It brings family and friends together, and I can't think of a better way to be active in the Winter! What's it mean to you? It means getting outdoors and spending quality time with others. Who do you do it with? For many years we went on annual ski holidays with friends. Over the past few years, my children have learned to ski as well. My youngest learned last Winter at the age of four, which was very exciting for us! Skiing is a sport that many people can do together despite different skill levels. I'm really looking forward to spending time on the hill with the kids as they grow.

What's your funniest, scariest or most exciting moment? My most exciting moments were definitely when my three kids were born. It's a feeling that only a parent can understand!!

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Did You Know You Can Walk Away Back Pain? BACK PAIN & DIFFICULTYWALKING

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Did you know that the way you walk, could be causing your back pain? Most people have something in their style of walking that can cause long term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posturecontributes tostresson theirbody.CoreSolutions Physiotherapy & Wellness’ physiotherapists are trained to treat walking disorders and teach corrective walking techniques. By changing the way you walk, it is possible to eliminate and prevent back pain. On a daily basis, you walk more than any other physical activity. How you walk defines most everything about you, including your physical abilities. We can help you discover thatsomethingabout thewayyouwalk,maybe the reason you have pain and help you change it. Youwalkoveramillionsteps inayear. Yourwalk involves many body parts, all interacting together to produce your walkingstyle. It’sasnaturalasbreathing,and ifanyofyour six (two ankles, two knees, two hips) weight bearing joints arenot ingoodalignment,you’reat risk forstructuralpain. Oneminorwalkingerrorrepeatedmillionsoftimescandoan incredibleamountofdamage toyourback,muscles,nerves and joints. This can eventually cause pain and arthritis. Often, thecauseofbackpain ispoorstrength --specifically, weak abdominal muscles. The pelvis is held in place by

numerousmuscles, including theabdominals,hamstrings, glutealsandhipflexors.An imbalanceorweakness in these musclescan lead topelvicmisalignment,causing thepelvis to tilt forward or backward. Forward tilt of the pelvis leads to a sway back. Inaddition toabdominalweakness,a lackofstrength in the gluteals and hamstrings leads to forward pelvic tilt. While theabdominalsstabilize thepelvisbypullingupwardon the front, the gluteals and hamstrings offer stability by pulling down on the rear of the pelvis. Exercises must be done to strengthen both the abdominals and gluteals. Walking gives theglutealsagoodworkout.Theabdominalmuscles canbeconditioned throughphysiotherapyandeasyweight training exercises. Walking Abnormalities: Solutions For Those Who Want NaturalRelief. Studiesofpeoplewithchronic lowbackpain show that theyhavewalkingabnormalities.When theseare corrected by physiotherapy and sometimes shoe inserts (orthotics), back pain is reduced significantly. Research has also shown that chronic back pain responds very well to walking, exercise and physiotherapy. For those seeking natural relief, nothing could be more natural or self-empowering as learning how to correct your walking and stride to relieve your back pain.

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ARE YOUWALKING ASWELL AS YOU SHOULD?

Problems with walking increase as we age and are a leading cause of falls and disability in older adults. At least 20% of adults over 65 have problems with walking. This further increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Most of these problems with walking are associated with underlying diseases. 9 Things That Stifle Your Stride. Problems with walking are not a direct consequence of getting older. Rather, they are the effects of other conditions that become more common and severe with age. Common risk factors for severe problems with walking include advanced age (older than 85) and multiple chronic disease conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, dementia, stroke, hip fracture or cancer. Common conditions that contribute to walking problems include some of the following: 1. Back pain 2. Joint pain and arthritis 3. Diseases of the muscles or bones 4. Poor fitness 5. Problems after orthopedic surgery or stroke 6. Low blood pressure and heart disease 7. Parkinson’s disease 8. Vision or balance problems 9. Fear of falling We Evaluate Your Walking. Helping your balance or walking problem is easier than you think. To improve your walking, first we need to discover what problems you are having. We perform specific tests to evaluate your walking speed, motion, balance and coordination.

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Then our physiotherapists at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness carefully review your medical history to understand health factors that may contribute to problems with your walking and mobility. We will ask about your pain, dizziness or other symptoms directly related to mobility. We Improve Your Walking. Most walking problems occur from poor hip or pelvis mobility and strength.Therefore, physiotherapists are the ideal choice to treat walking problems, since we are the physiotherapists in restoring function and strength. Our exercise programs increase your walking speed, cordination and stride. Our programs focus on successful treatments that combine hands-on therapy with a variety of different exercises, such as leg resistance training, balance and flexibility exercises. Call us today to learn how we can help make walking a breeze! 3 6 2 7 5 8 4 7 6 4 2 7 6 4 1 5 3 1 www.coresolutionsphysiotherapy.com

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At Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health physiotherapists during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your physiotherapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

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5 TIPS TO DIET LIKE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

1. Mind your greens. For athletes the focus is almostalwaysoncarbsandprotein.Oneprovides the fuel, and the other provides the restorative power to heal our muscles and keep us training at a high level. Protein and carbs are important, but so are the mineral and vitamins the facilitate their delivery and help to process them. Eat vegetables at every major meal, and try layering your vegetables. Have two or three different veggies at a time. 2. Crush some berries to boost recovery. Want an easy and proven way to reduce soreness? Accelerateyour recoveryeffortsbetweensessions in the gym by crushing some blueberries. Eat 1-2 cups of berries a day to take advantage of these benefits. 3. Use protein as the anchor for your meals. As an athlete you already know the importance of crushing a fair amount of protein in order to keep your muscles recovering and prepared for battle.The listsofbenefitsofgettingyourprotein in are substantial and are a bedrock part of the highperformanceathlete’sdiet.Adequateprotein intakemaintainsmuscle, improves recovery,might improve cognition and sleep.

4.Takeadvantageofsleep to increase recovery. Instead of using your sleepy time for solely catching up on your Z’s, you can help charge the recovery process overnight by consuming some pre-bed, slow digesting protein. These protein sources before bed will turn what is an otherwise catabolic 8 hours into productive recovery, repair andgrowth. Ifyouwant to take it to thenext level, plan a meal in the middle of the night. 5. Prep your meals. High performance athletes understand that periodization and preparation is everything when it comes to training. This kind of planning and evaluation should extend to the way you are fueling yourself. Do this by having your meals ready before you stumble in the door after a day of crushing workouts. Planning and prepping your meals ahead of time insures that you are making better choices. After a long day of up to 6 hours in the pool and the gym the last thing you wanted to do was prepare a meal. And so what happened? The convenience of the less healthy options almost always won out.

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Attention Pain Sufferers FREE BACK, NECK & PELVIC HEALTH WORKSHOPS

Neck Workshop, September 12th Pelvic Health Workshop, October 17th Back Workshop, November 14th All workshops will be held 7pm- 8pm THREE SPECIAL WORKSHOPS! Days Of Free Workshops When you have back, neck or pelvic pain, you need to feel better FAST, so you can get back on your feet and keep on moving. Our responsibilities never end: kids, grandkids, jobs, leisure activities... but pain can stop you in your tracks. We take mobility for granted. Walking, hiking, cycling, running: these are all activities you may have loved in the past but now you may be considering giving up because of pain or discomfort. The Back, Neck and Pelvic Health Workshops at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness, will teach you about the latest treatment techniques to figure out exactly where and how your pain affects your movement and your physical health.

Here’s some of what you’ll learn: ü The ONE everyday activity sufferers are doing wrong which blocks healing and actually makes pain worse. ü The 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES of back, neck or pelvic pain. ü Why no two back, neck and joint pains are the same and how to work with your physiotherapist to develop a unique, tailored treatment plan. ü How pain affects the health of the rest of your body. ü A 100% natural and safe solution exists and how you can access it.

Workshops are free, but space is limited

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