EasternShore: Arthritis Pain Relief

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The Secret to Increasing Your Height

Do you find yourself looking shorter or hunched over? As you age, your vertebral discs lose height, causing you to be shorter, up to ½ an inch or more. It’s just natural. However, what’s not natural is losing height from poor posture. This can happen at any age, depending on a sedentary lifestyle, injury or disease. The rounding of your upper back is called thoracic kyphosis. In adults with low activity levels, low bone density, injury or even genetic predisposition, thoracic kyphosis can be quite pronounced. Excessive thoracic kyphosis puts you at higher risk for spinal fractures, neck pain, low back pain, breathing difficulties and even digestive problems. The good news is that by restoring your posture, you can increase your height and improve the way you look in a relatively short period of time. The secret to success, is doing the right kind of exercises to stretch and strengthen the spine. Furthermore, special hands-on techniques performed by a physical therapist can improve your spinal movement and alignment. Being taller can be as simple as improving your posture. This leads to many health benefits and the elimination of most neck and back aches. Find out how we can help you improve your posture and spinal mobility by calling and speaking to one of our physical therapists today.

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OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP

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• How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoarthritis? • Healthy Recipe • Exercise Essential • Patient Success Spotlight

Discussing Arthritis Pain with Martin Weinstein PT, MPT, COMT and Kathleen Weinstein PT, DPT.

possible that Osteoarthritis can present itself in younger adults, especially if they are prone to weak joints, poor dieting, or if they aren’t very active. Your cartilage works hard to protect your joints by absorbing the natural shocks that your body experiences on a daily basis. Therefore, much of your likelihood regarding Osteoarthritis is dependent upon the physical and nutritional lifestyles you partake in. Joint alignment can alter and the muscles around a joint can weaken over time, causing the cartilage to shift or thin. As cartilage wears down, Osteoarthritis becomes much more common. As Osteoarthritis progresses, more symptoms can arise. The most common symptoms are:

Dear Valued Client,

MARTIN WEINSTEIN PT, MPT, COMT

KATHLEEN WEINSTEIN PT, DPT

As we all age, our bodies experienceacertain “wearand

tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict. The most common areas of Osteoarthritis are found in the fingers, hips, knees, and spine. These are all joints that we use excessively, even in our daily lives. Just think - by the time you lift yourself out of bed, shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and prepare to begin your day, you’ve already used these joints a multitude of times. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that pain can occur in them over time. If you believe you may be experiencing Osteoarthritis, give one of our physical therapists a call today to discuss pain relief. Why do we experience Osteoarthritis? While it is true that Osteoarthritis is most common in older folks, that is not always necessarily the case. It is

• Joint pain.

• Swelling or tenderness in or around the joint(s).

• Inflammation or flare-ups of pain in the joint(s) after use.

• Feeling stiff after sitting or laying down for prolonged periods of time, especially when getting up in the morning. • Crepitus - also referred to as a “cracking or crunching” feeling when moving the joint(s), or the sound of bone rubbing on bone. Find out how you can recover from arthritis pain for good with our programs. Call us today for more information!

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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP OSTEOARTHRITIS?

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have arthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti-inflammatory and pain medications will help for the time being, they are very much a short-term solution. Physical therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long-term pain relief solution. Occupational therapy will also help in learning to use your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis. Ourphysicaltherapistsaretrainedtohelpyouwith jointalignment, stability, muscle regeneration, and most importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility. Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains - physical therapy can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering from Osteoarthritis, give us a call today - we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life. Source: https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/ WhatIsOT/PA/Facts/Arthritis%20fact%20sheet.pdf https://www.arthritis.org/

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Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing Eating Right Never Tasted So Good!

INGREDIENTS Blue Cheese & Herb Dressing • ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

• 1 medium clove garlic • ¼ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper

Salad • 6 heads lettuce • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese • 3 pieces bacon, cooked & crumbled • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS Topreparedressing:Place¾cupbluecheese,yogurt,oil,vinegar,mustard,parsley,oregano, garlic,saltandpepper inablenderor foodprocessor.Blenduntilalmostsmooth.Toprepare salad: Cut each head of lettuce in half lengthwise and place on a large salad plate. Dollop 2 tablespoons of the dressing over each serving and top with more blue cheese, bacon and scallions. Serve with extra dressing on the side, if desired.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

Patient Success Spotlight

At Eastern Shore Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Eastern Shore Physical Therapy 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 therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

“I needed help after having had a total hip replacement. I was evaluated by a PhysicalTherapist and then worked with David Viscomi, PTA. David helped me immediately! I can now walk without a walker and a cane. I can even do the stairs again. The results that I recieved with David’s guidance have had a very positive improvement. I’m able to climb the many stairs required daily for my position as a Property Manager in Ocean City. Iwouldanddohighly recommendDavidViscomi toeveryone!Martin,Tim,Leah, Walt, Jay, Stephanie, Sandy, and Melody are also important to this fantastic team.” - Marcy A. I’m able to climb the many stairs required daily for my position as a Property Manager!

Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.

Relieve Leg Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing pain.

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JULY 9TH • 6PM

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STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee and your toes pointed upward. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs.

By request, we’re hosting a Arthritis Pain Workshop at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy

If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: Tuesday, July 9th at 6PM

• How a problem in your spine can cause issues with your arthritis… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

Call To Reserve Your Spot! 410.641.2900 • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake patients with arthritis pain make which actually stops them from improvement in relief… • Asure-fireway topick the right treatment for the cause of your arthritis pain (and save you a ton of time & money).

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