CoreSolutions: Is Back Pain Caused By The Hips

CoreSolutions: Is Back Pain Caused By The Hips

NEWSLETTER 4 THINGS TO DO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TO PREP FOR 2021

1. Watch your eating habits. It can be hard to limit yourself when it comes to sweets, snacks, pies, as well as second helpings of whatever your granny puts together for dinner. The same goes for excess drinking; it can be easy to get carried away with alcoholic beverages during the holidays. Make sure you’re consuming plenty of water to stay hydrated! 2. Get a balance screening done at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness. This is a preventive measure that can save you a whole lot of pain and money. Our experienced physiotherapists at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness can address any concerns you may have regarding your balance, or dizziness you’re experiencing. 3. Monitor your mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and depression affect many individuals during the holidays. Many people may associate the holidays with the loss of a familymember or friend, and therefore experience a decrease in their

mental health. Alone time is good for the soul, but if you’re feeling withdrawn, sad, depressed, angry, or any other combination of emotions as the holidays get closer, it may be a sign to speak with a counselor to have your mental health assessed. 4. End the year on a good note by getting your physical health in order! There is no better time than now to make those appointments and start treatment if you’re in need of it. You want to make sure you’re starting 2021 off on the best foot possible, and you can’t do that if you’re still suffering from2020’s chronic pain. If you’ve suffered from an injury this year or are feeling pain in certain areas of your body, having an assessment done at Core Solutions Physiotherapy &Wellness could be the first step you take towards a successful new year. Contact Core Solutions Physiotherapy &Wellness to learn more about the benefits of physiotherapy, and how you can take control of your health.

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IS YOUR BACK PAIN CAUSED BY YOUR HIPS? INSIDE:

• How Can I Tell If My Hips Are Healthy? • Local Caledon East Businesses Still Open To Service Your Needs • Seasonal Recipe

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that over 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their life. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately 149million workdays are lost due to back pain. While millions of Americans experience back pain, the majority of back pain cases are non-specific, meaning that there is not a primary cause, such as a fracture or disc protrusion. With non-specific back pain, there are usually 3 common factors that are contributing to it: 1. Poor posture. 2. Weak core and gluteus muscles. 3. Poor hip flexibility.

You may be thinking, “What do my hips have to do with my back pain?” Well, your hips have a very large range of motion that works together with the movement of your back. Your hips contain thick Y-shaped ligaments known as “iliofemoral ligaments” that work to provide support. With prolonged sitting over weeks, months, or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. When the iliofemoral ligaments shrink, they begin to yank and pull on the pelvis, which is attached to your spine – thus causing back pain. Additionally, this can cause the pelvis to tilt, altering the posture of your spine and increasing strain. Luckily, this can be resolved by improving your hip mobility. Contact Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness today to find out how!

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HOWCAN I TELL IF MY HIPS ARE HEALTHY?

Your hips are part of a kinetic chain, meaning that they make up a combination of weight-bearing joints that must function together in harmony in order for your body and posture to function properly. If one part of the kinetic chain is out of balance, stress may be placed on another part of the body – such as the back. Fortunately, you can test your hip mobility with some at-home tests. If you notice that any of these bring you pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness as soon as possible to find relief. • Cross one ankle above the other knee, cross-legged in a “figure 4” position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • This might indicate a hip motion problem and cause back pain or hip discomfort on that side. 1. Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out. • Squat down as far as you can, keeping your feet and heels flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side. Find relief for your back pain today! If you are looking for a safe and effective treatment method for treating your back pain and figuring out if it is 2. Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel, facing forward.

originating from your hips, contact Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness today to consult with one of our physiotherapists. Your physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive exam to determine the best-individualized treatment plan for your needs. This will include targeted stretches and exercises in addition to any pain-relief modalities your physiotherapist deems fit. Our mission is to help relieve your painful back symptoms while simultaneously improving your hip mobility, strength, and function. Contact us today to get started on the first steps toward relief!

Local Caledon East Businesses Still Open To Service Your Needs

• Gourmandissimo Catering and Fine foods: daily take out specials and curbside pickup. 905-584-0005 • Gabe's Country Bake Shoppe: homemade frozen family size entrees for takeout; baked bread and goodies all available. 905-584-5360 • Foodland Caledon East: offers curbside pickup for those who cannot make it on their own! • Automotive Maintenance: John and Ronaldo are still servicing your vehicles - a great time to get your winter tires changed. 905-584-0454 • Rock Garden farms: fresh fruits/veggies and all things floral available! Curbside pickup. 905-584-9461 • Airport Pizza: can't forget the best and easiest way to dine out. 905- 584-2288

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SEASONAL RECIPE

DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

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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INGREDIENTS • 10 apples • 10 cups water

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ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS

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WE CAN HELP YOU: Be more productive at work. Prevent back and neck pain. Prevent further injury. Have more energy. Move better without pain.

Call the center nearest you today!

SCHOMBERG LOCATION (905) 939-9041

CALEDON EAST LOCATION (905) 584-6747

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WHERE WILL YOUR TREATMENT BE ONE YEAR FROMNOW?

Can you imagine what that progress might look like 10 or 12 months down the road? Everyone’s pain levels, tolerance, and conditions are different, so there is no way to put a definite outcome on anyone’s progress. What Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness can do is offer you this list of possible outcomes from physiotherapy treatment for anyone who wants a general idea of where their condition could be in a year. We hope you read through these possibilities and consider what your life could look like if you decide to buckle down and get serious about participating in a physiotherapy treatment program! 5 Possibilities After One Year of Physiotherapy Treatment. You might experience less age-related aches and pains. Health declines as we age. For some people, this decline happens faster than others, but physiotherapy can slow the progression of age-related issues such as arthritis or osteoporosis. It can also decrease your chances of needing a joint replaced, should that issue crop up in your future. You may be able to kick the prescription medications. Many people are turning to prescription medications to combat the effects of their pain. Many patients find that after undergoing physiotherapy treatment, they are able to completely kick their dependence on harmful prescription drugs. This is a huge benefit and definitely something to look forward to at the end of your physiotherapy journey. You might be able to avoid that surgery after all. That knee, hip, or joint replacement surgery you’ve been dreading and putting off for years, even though

you’ve been told time and time again that it’s unavoidable? Physiotherapy at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness might change that for you in a year. You won’t have to say “no” to doing the things you love anymore. How many times have you found yourself turning down an offer to do something fun and active? With physiotherapy, you might be able to make saying “no” a thing of the past when it comes to activities you’d like to not miss out on! Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness physiotherapists are experts in movement, and they’ll work with you to not only manage your pain but also to move your body in ways that will allow you to prevent future injuries. You’ll learn to manage your symptoms on your own. As your condition gets better and you gain more of an understanding of why you’re experiencing pain and how to manage it, you’ll find that you’re able to mitigate your symptoms at home on your own. You can only start at the beginning. The only way to see progress is to begin your fitness journey. Physiotherapy can improve and eliminate tons of different pain symptoms and conditions, from back, neck, knee, and hip pain, to injuries sustained from playing sports or sustaining a work-related injury. Source: Medicines and Drugs - National Institute on Drug Abusewww.drugabuse.gov › sites › default › files › mod4 Arthritis: Causes, Signs, and Diagnosis - Healthlinewww.healthline.com › health › arthritis Osteoporosis: Everything You Need to Know - Healthlinewww.healthline.com › health › osteoporosis Total Joint Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOSorthoinfo.aaos.org › treatment › total-joint-replacement

SCHOMBERG LOCATION 50 Dr. Kay Drive, Unit A8 Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0

CALEDON EAST LOCATION 15955 Airport Road, Suite 101 Caledon, ON L7C 1H9

P: (905) 939-9041 F: (905) 939-9638

P: (905) 584-6747 F: (905) 584-6787 www.coresolutionsphysiotherapy.com

WHO DO YOU KNOW THAT NEEDS OUR HELP? REFER A FRIEND TO CORE SOLUTIONS PHYSIOTHERAPY & WELLNESS

Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do the Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely 9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

SCHOMBERG LOCATION 50 Dr. Kay Drive, Unit A8 Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0

CALEDON EAST LOCATION 15955 Airport Road, Suite 101 Caledon, ON L7C 1H9

P: (905) 939-9041 F: (905) 939-9638

P: (905) 584-6747 F: (905) 584-6787

www.coresolutionsphysiotherapy.com