Fyzical Jacksonville July 2019

Fyzical Jacksonville July 2019

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JULY 2019

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ENJOYING THE FOURTH OF JULY IN JACKSONVILLE

No matter where you are in the U.S., the Fourth of July is a special time to reflect on those who came before us and paved the way for us to enjoy life in this great country. While we don’t live in a perfect world, sometimes all it takes is for us to come together on one day a year to realize just how good we have it. We should not ignore or take for granted our rights and freedoms. That’s why we should be doing whatever we can to enjoy these gifts to the fullest. For those of us with nagging aches and pains due to chronic ailments, surgery recovery, or even sports-related injuries, it’s important that we take the right steps to get us back to what we love the most. After all, we’re only as free as we let ourselves be. Here at Fyzical Jacksonville, we want to extend our expertise to help you enjoy all the freedoms this great nation has to offer. Whether you plan on having a barbecue or taking a trip to a national park, there’s a million different ways to celebrate being an American. We do our part here, too, with our yearly

Fourth of July celebration taking place on July 17! We’ll provide plenty of free food and screenings to help you enjoy the summer season. Unfortunately, chronic pain can keep us from enjoying even the simplest activities with our loved ones. The good news is it’s never too late to start your journey in physical therapy. Our experienced and dedicated staff have years of experience to see you through to your ultimate goals with a smile. After all, being an American is all about taking charge of your life and becoming the master of your own happiness. Here at Fyzical, we always make sure our staff also has free time to enjoy their holidays the right way. That means we close our doors on the Fourth and let our staff spend quality time they deserve with their friends and family. We hope you’ll be doing the same. This time of year in Jacksonville makes us remember why we all live here in the first place. With pristine beaches, a bustling nightlife, and plenty of fireworks to take in, a patriotic spirit abounds. We hope we

have helped you enjoy a pain-free lifestyle that allows you to hop in the car get out of town for the day if that’s your plan. If you’re still searching for that freedom and mobility, you can trust us to help get you there. A common ailment we see here at Fyzical is back pain, the same pain millions of Americans deal with every day. You’d be hard-pressed to find a clinic that has treated more patients for this specific issue than us. With our help, you can sleep better, travel more comfortably, and increase your mobility, so you can get out there and take it all in. With the successful back pain workshop we had recently, we have a newfound confidence in how our community can come together and find a better way to cope with pain without dangerous medications and crippling pains. If you missed it, don’t worry. We plan on having another one very soon, and we’d love you to come join us. In the meantime, feel free to stop in for a visit, or give us a call at 904-223-2363 to find out more.

JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER BIRTHDAY PARTY! Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 4776 Hodges Blvd., Ste. 101, Jacksonville, FL 32224 Come out and enjoy a party with our staff to celebrate summer birthdays! Food and drinks will be provided, and you can enter for a chance to win some great prizes! Schedule a FREE screening by calling 904-223-2363.

–Dr. Joanna Frantz

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LIMBERING UP FOR YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP

Even though road trips offer you a break from the monotony of your office, the stiffness in your muscles and joints that comes from sitting in one position for too long can follow you onto the road if you’re not careful. Whether in front of a laptop or behind the wheel, taking the opportunity to stretch and exercise on your summer road trip is a great way to prevent the soreness from following you back to the office. Here are a few stretches to keep in mind for the next rest stop.

your elbows at 90-degree angles, then lean forward. This will cause your chest muscles to open up. Hold this position for 15 seconds. You can do a similar stretch by bending downward while keeping your hands on your car door in front of you, stretching your entire upper body. While you’re driving, a good way to prevent sore hips is by making sure your knees are slightly lower than your hips in your seat. Once you have the opportunity to stop, try doing some hip stretching. Stand in a lunge, slowly bend the front knee, squeeze your abs and shoulders, feel the back leg stretch. Hold this position for 15 seconds, then repeat while lunging on the other leg. FOR THE HIPS

FOR THE NECK

your arms upward, and then lean your upper body forward. You’ll feel a pull in the back of your upper leg. Once you’ve done this for about 15–30 seconds, repeat the process with your left heel. The road may be long, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel it in your muscles. If you stop every couple of hours and take some time to limber up, your body will thank you.

Reach your left arm over the top of your head and touch your right ear. Then, gently pull your head to the left and hold it there for 15 seconds. Repeat this process with your right arm.

FOR THE CHEST

FOR THE LEGS

Stand in front of a door frame with one hand pressed on either side and

To stretch out your hamstrings, place your right heel on a small step. Extend

ZUCCHINI, AVOCADO, AND SWISS CHARD—OHMY! A GUIDE TO EATING SEASONALLY THIS JULY

When you eat something during its harvesting season, you get the most out of your meal. In-season fruits and vegetables are more nutrient-dense than their out-of-season counterparts, and there’s no matching the flavor profile of fresh, in-season produce. Even better, because in-season foods are so bountiful during their peak, you can save a lot of money by shopping with the season. This July, enjoy some tasty foods during their prime with this handy guide.

Don’t forget about the cherries and blueberries, too! Because these fruits are so plentiful this time of the year, it’s easy to find ingredients for your favorite recipes. Host a Latin-inspired foods night with fresh guacamole and salsa, or make a delectable shortcake with a blackberry and strawberry mixture on top. There’s no better time to fire up the grill than July, and not just because of the weather. Zucchini and corn reach their peak during July, and these grilling favorites pair well with steaks, burgers, hot dogs, or fish. Go low-carb by stuffing your zucchini with vegetables and a protein for a charred skillet bowl. Even better, add some corn to your fresh salsa to add an extra zing to your GRILL GAME SO STRONG

tacos. Regardless of how you utilize them, zucchini and corn are sweetest, juiciest, and freshest during July.

GO GREEN

Filling your plate with plenty of greens is never easier than in July. Pick up a bundle of spinach, arugula, lettuce, Swiss chard, or any other leafy green, which are all juiciest and freshest during July. Cucumbers and green beans are bountiful this time of the year, as well. This July, add some fresh flavor to your water with cucumbers or create hearty salads with any of the leafy greens mentioned above. After all, there’s no better way to celebrate the middle of summer than by consuming its most delicious foods.

FRUITFUL HARVEST

Avocado toast lovers rejoice! Your season is here. Avocados are in season during July, joining many other fruity favorites. Gorge yourself on scrumptious blackberries, sweet strawberries, and bountiful tomatoes.

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Everyone with a smartphone has heard time and time again that looking at your phone before bed is a bad idea. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “The use of electronic devices in the bedroom further disrupts the natural pattern of the sleep-wake cycle” primarily as a result of the blue light emitted

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