FYZICALNCWV: Low Back, Hip & Knee Arthritis Pain

FYZICALNCWV: Low Back, Hip & Knee Arthritis Pain

FEBRUARY, 2021

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INSIDE: • What Causes Lower Back, Hip & Knee Arthritis? Exercise To Do At Home • Patient Success Spotlight • New Year, New You And More! www.fyzical.com/ncwv

FEBRUARY, 2021

RELIEVING LOW BACK, HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN

GET BACK ON TRACK WITH YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY TODAY!

If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. The most prevalent form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is caused by either injury or normal wear and tear.

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Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by overuse, wear and tear, or injuries. Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction - rheumatoid arthritis • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can cause pain in the lower back, hip or knee. Often, arthritis is a downward spiral of progress pain, limiting movement and strength, which in turn causes more inactivity and pain. However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation. Discover how our team of specialists at FYZICAL can get you moving pain-free again! Arthritis and Physical Therapy. Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physical therapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement. WHAT CAUSES LOWER BACK, HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS?

It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Go online or call us to schedule an appointment today. Source: https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis.php https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back-and-hip-arthritis-pain https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

VALENTINE’S WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp white chocolate chips • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla greek yogurt • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries

• 1 cup almond milk/milk of choice • 1/2 cup ice • Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

With a new year comes a fresh start to an all new you! Starting at the beginningof 2021, your insurancebenefits have renewed. Thismeans awhole newyear to achieve your newyear goals. The earlier you start your physical therapy and plan to meet your insurance deductible for the year, or end up with unused money in your HSA account, your insurance plan may cover the cost completely. Our highly experienced team of physical therapists offer specialized treatment services for any pain you may have been putting off. Let FYZICAL help you on your journey to becoming strong, healthy, and active in 2021.

DIRECTIONS In a small microwave safe bowl, heat white chocolate chips about 30 seconds and stir until smooth and melted through. Set aside to cool slightly. Add all ingredients, including melted chocolate, to a blender (or bullet, food processor, etc). Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with fresh berries. Enjoy! https://livelytable.com/white-chocolate-raspberry-valentines-smoothie/

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Exercise To Do At Home PRONE ALTERNATE LEG While lying face down and keeping your lower abdominals tight, slowly raise up a leg. Slowly lower and then raise the opposite side. Do not allow your spine to move the entire time. Alternate 20 times.

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How We Are Keeping You Safe • Taking temperature of everyone coming in • We will only be allowing 10 patients in our clinic at a time. • Following strict sanitary protocols by making sure every surface in our clinic is thoroughly cleaned at all times. • We will be taking health protocols very seriously. We have had no cases of COVID-19 in our clinic.

When you deal with pain every day of your life, you can feel discouraged. Physical therapy helps you to know how to not have pain. I had neck and back pain. Now, I have the ability to manage pain and I don’t have to live with this pain every day. You must be willing to CHANGE yourself. They gave me the tools to change and to be pain free. Thank you so much!” - Stephanie H.

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