Finding The Source To Hip, Knee & Leg Pain

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“I Realized I Needed Help To Stay Active and Pain Free. ” FINDING THE SOURCE TO YOUR HIP, KNEE & LEG PAIN

Do you suffer from knee, hip or leg pain? You are not alone. CDC studies show that 30% of adults have reported some form of knee, hip or ankle joint stiffness or pain in a 30 day period. The hip and knee joints are incredible marvels of the human body. At times they have to withstand up to 6 times your body weight in force. The knee joint is the second most complicated joint in the body and has to move in many directions including forward, backward, side to side and rotation. These different movements are called accessory motions and are needed for normal walking, running and bending. When you experience pain in the side of the hip, groin, thigh or knee, you may have difficulty with these accessory motions. Prolonged sitting, injuries, arthritis and disease can affect accessory motions. With every day use, tissues around the hip and knee joints tighten, leading to a gradual loss of motion. This causes a lot of pressure to build up on specific parts of the joints. When Your Motion is Lost When you lose the movement of the hip, knee or ankle joints, your muscles have to take on the abnormal strain. This leads to common aches and pains experienced by millions of people. Many people feel that medication will help solve their hip, knee or leg pain. While medication can help to decrease inflammation and pain, it cannot address the root cause of the problem. Most pain in the hip, thigh, knee or leg comes from poor flexibility, strength or coordination. Treating Leg Pain To determine the source of your leg pain our physical therapists examine your walking, squatting, joint movement, comparing the strength and mobility of the joints. A comprehensive treatment plan, including special hands on techniques, is made to achieve the fastest relief and the longest lasting results. If you are suffering with hip, knee or leg pain, call us today to learn more how we can eliminate your pain and put a spring back in your step!

Patient Success Spotlight

Louis and Ruby Delahoussaye This month we feature a great couple that recently celebrated 60 years of marriage with their children Marcus and Jennifer and their extended family. We first met Ruby in 2016. She came to us to work on her balance and strength. Louis worried constantly about her falling, and wanted her to get strong so she would be less of a fall risk. Ruby now attends PT as a wellness client and has mastered her exercises quite well. Ruby started to worry about Louis and his constant back pain, so he became a patient in 2017. After 4 weeks of treatment, Louis had a great outcome and lowered his baseline level of pain. Ruby “coaches” him on his exercise form, and together they come to the clinic a couple of times a week to work on their strength, balance and coordination. This power couple has inspired many of our other patients in the gym! So, this month we salute Ruby and Louis- our accomplished seniors! 60 Years and Counting…

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“WHAT’S CAUSING MY JOINT PAIN? ” Your Pain Could Be Caused By Arthritis

Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate-intensity physicalactivitycan actuallypreventa decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis maybe reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such asheatandcoldtherapy,orpainrelievers,making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition tophysical therapy,choosenon–impact exercises such as bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!

Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditionsthataffect joints.Thepattern,severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune sistem and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support.

If you are experiencing these symptoms call Boulet Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute today

• Inability to stand or sit comfortably for long periods of time

• Difficulty getting in and out of bed

• Inability to walk for at least 20 minutes

• Joint pain and/or stiffness

• Unable to enjoy leisure activities

• Difficulty getting up and down from the floor

• Limited ability to exercise

KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Alternate knees and repeat 8 times. Relieves Knee Pain Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.

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