G3 PT. Relieiving Arthritis Pain

G3 PT. Relieiving Arthritis Pain

The Newsletter About Caring for Your Health Physical Therapy & Wellness

Don't Let Arthritis Pain Hold You Back! A L S O I N S I D E : Patient Success Story • Meet The Staff • Take Part In G3 Events! • Exercise Essentials Letter From The Owner • Healthy Recipe • Stretch Your Brain!

Don't Let Arthritis Pain Hold You Back! Relieving Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis

of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis—or osteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. When the cartilage which surrounds a joint is worn away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, stiffness and swelling. When thesesymptomsoccur,youshouldseekprofessionalosteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physical Therapy Severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy, or evensurgery.Maintainingahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiet can help relieve the symptoms. Regardless of the type of arthritis, physical therapy is an important component in helping relieve the pain and stiffness from arthritis. During physical therapy, the main goal is to maximize functional mobility. Patients will be given exercises to strengthen muscles around the arthritic joint and reduce pressure over arthritic areas. Patients will be educated on proper alignment and posture with activities of daily living. If a patient has undergone surgery, post- op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contactoneofour therapists todayandaskaboutongoingphysical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. If you are suffering from arthritis pain, call G3 Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

If you’re constantly plagued with lower back, hip and/or knee pain—youmighthavearthritis.According to theCenters forDisease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis every year. Unfortunately, as we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If theyare,don’tworry. It ispossible toalleviateandeveneliminate thesymptomsofarthritis. Ifyouhaveregularachesandpains,keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand its origin and symptoms. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness which typically worsen with age are the main symptoms of arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, over 100 types of arthritis exist. People of all ages, races and sex can be diagnosed with it. It is also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In many cases, arthritis is caused by traumatic or repetitive injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by:

• Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout

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

Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue causing pain and difficulty with mobility (ie. walking, negotiating stairs or getting out of a chair). This type

Call G3 Physical Therapy & Wellness at 760.452.2640 or visit g3.life to schedule your appointment today!

Monica May, PT, DPT

Take Part In G3 Events! Free Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop Saturday, July 20 • 10 am - 11 am Have you missed work due to lower back pain or sciatica? Have you skipped out on family vacations or activities you love because your back pain is too much? Has your pain, numbness or discomfort prevented you from living life to the fullest? Have you tried EVERYTHING just to get back to normal? We have a free workshop event just for you! Find out how you can relieve years of low back pain and sciatica with natural methods without the use of medications, injections, or surgery. Whole Body Core Class will resume on September 21! Contact G3 Physical Therapy & Wellness at 760.452.2640 or email [email protected] to register! Patient Success Story “ THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of the staff at G3, but especially to Monica, for helping me recover frommy strained hip flexor, and for teaching me how to properly stretch and strengthen. When I went to my first appointment, I had been limping for weeks and was worried I’d be told not to run again. Instead, Monica asked me what my goals were, and when I said I wanted to run another marathon, to my surprise, she responded, “Ok, let’s get you there.” At every appointment, Monica and all of the aides were positive and encouraging. The atmosphere was always friendly and upbeat, making it fun to be there, even during challenging sessions. Three half-marathons and one 5K later, I feel great, and I’m training for my next marathon. Thank you, G3!” - Sally G.

Meet The Staff Monica, originally from Temecula, received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Clinical Exercise and Movement Science fromCaliforniaStateUniversityFullertonandherDoctorofPhysicalTherapy from West Coast University. She has been living in San Diego since 2017. Monica’s interest in Applied Functional Science (AFS) began while in physical therapy school. Once understanding the benefits of rehabilitation through 3D functionalmovementshe thenexpandedherknowledgeonhow toapplyAFS to females for women’s health rehabilitation. In her spare time, Monica enjoys hanging out at the beach, hiking, playing soccer, running, and hanging out in the sunshine with her friends and her dog, Bubba.

Exercise Essentials

Hip Flexor Stretch • Place 6” box in doorway.

• Put lead foot flat on box and point back foot straight ahead. • Gently drive pelvis forward, bending your front knee and keeping back knee straight • Hold for a 1 count. Return to starting position and repeat 10 times.

• Switch feet.

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Letter From The Owner

A couple years ago I read an interesting book entitled, “The One Thing” by Gary Keller. The main premise of the book was, if you desire to excel, the importance of finding “the one thing” you like/are good at/want to work at, and go for it. I found it a fairly powerful read.

• Free Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop July 20 • FREE Event

• Free Pain Consultation Call 760.452.2640 to schedule! The clinic will be closed on Thursday, July 4th & Friday, July 5th. All of us at G3 wish you & your family a happy and safe Fourth of July!

I was recently catching up with friend and, as we talked about our respective work, he asked me what I thought “the one thing” was that accounted for all that we have going on at G3. As I thought about it, I realized we’re pretty unique in a few ways--our use of Applied Functional Science as our main clinical discipline, our focus on customer service, and the fairly casual way we do things. But I decided “the one thing” that ultimately represents G3’s unique identity is, we care. We care a lot about each other as teammates, co-workers, and colleagues. We certainly care deeply about our patients, not only about their physical well-being but their psychological or emotional well-being as well. And, as has been made so evident the past six weeks, our patients care just as deeply about us G3 workers. So to take things a step further, I think our real “one thing” is the genuine family atmosphere that is so prevalent at G3. We’re all family, and, a great majority of the time, we treat each other like family--caring and watching out for each other, truly wanting what is best for each other. For various reasons I’ve had to be away from G3 quite a bit lately. Because of that, I’ve had the blessing of getting a fresh perspective of “life at G3”, and I’m blown away by the vibe that is put out by our staff. While it’s certainly something we stress, they go above and beyond. As impressive as they are, though, what’s even more impressive is the vibe that is put out by our patients. By definition, patients are coming to G3 because they are in some sort of physical distress or dysfunction. Yet, in spite of that, our patients have the best, most inspiring attitudes that enables them to give off an incredibly positive vibe. It’s that vibe that, I believe, is our “one thing”. So, a huge thank you to our patients, for your attitudes, your determination, your vibes, and your hearts. You make G3 a truly special place.

Stretch Your Brai Stretch Your Brain!

Be the first to answer all questions correctly, and you’ll win a $5 Starbucks Gift Card! Email your answers to [email protected] ! 1. From what country did “Fortune Cookies originate? 2. In the game of Pool, what color is the “4-ball?” 3. What movie franchise action figures did Kenner start producing in the 1970s that led to its success and the popularization of the 3.75 inch action figure? featured on the front of a Wheaties box? 5. Which modern-day country is often considered as the birthplace of coffee? 6. A nonagon is a shape that has how many sides? 4. Who was the first female to be

Mike Van Gilder, PT, DPT

Healthy Recipe Spinach-Stuffed Greek Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• ¼ tsp ground pepper • 4 small organic whole-wheat hamburger buns • 4 tbsp organic tzatziki • 12 slices organic cucumber • 8 thick rings of organic red onion (about ¼-inch)

• 1 cup organic spinach • 1 lb 93% organic lean ground turkey • ½ cup organic crumbled feta cheese

• ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp dried oregano • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions Preheat grill to medium-high. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach. Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch patties. Oil the grill rack. Grill the patties until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki, 3 cucumber slices and 2 onion rings.