I Want To Bring In The New Year Without Back Pain!

I Want To Bring In The New Year Without Back Pain!

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“I Want To Bring In The New Year Without Back Pain!” Don’t Wait, Seek Treatment For Pain Relief Today!

Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back from time to time, or tightness in your back getting out of a chair after sitting for awhile? Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Do you have one of these 6 common conditions associated with back pain? 1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. This is often mistakenly called sciatica. 2. Sciatica: This comes fromcompression of the sciatic nerve. Symptoms can radiate from the buttock down the leg to the back of the knee. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes

rubbing or pressure on nerves. Weakness to the legs, pain or even loss of balance can result. 4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles and tendons. The rows of muscles that run up and down the sides of the spinal column, are the major muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/bladder control.

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Don’t Ignore Your Back Pain!

healthy back. How Our Treatments Help

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup (100g) instant oats • ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat/gluten-free* flour • 1 ½ tsp baking powder • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp salt • 2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil/unsalted butter • 1 large egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup • ½ cup (55g) fresh cranberries, chopped • 3 tbsp (42g) chopped dark chocolate PREPARATION: 1. Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in amediumbowl. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup. Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the cranberries Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common daily activities such as lifting, bending or squatting. Most of us sit too much which contributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a A recent survey showed that more than half of all first-time visits to a primary care physician for lower back pain were because the patient was unable to work or conduct daily activities. Twenty-five percent of patients visited a primary care physician because over-the- counter (OTC) drugs and treatments were ineffective. Medication and Bed Rest Most lower back pain sufferers will first try OTC drugs and bed rest, but most self remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, medications just mask your symptoms.

and 2 ½ tablespoons of the chopped dark chocolate. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared sheet, and flatten to the desired thickness and width using a spatula. 4. Gently press the remaining chopped dark chocolate into the tops. Bake at 325°F for 9-12 minutes. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. The sooner you get professional help, the faster you will get relief. This translates into fewer missed worked days and needless spending on OTC drugs that have unpleasant side effects. Putting off coming in for treatment could lead to loss of movement, loss of coordination and even loss of independence. Without proper mobility, stability and alignment your back structures will wear down similar to tires that are out of alignment. Seeking proper medical attention with our expert therapists will help you regain proper alignment and stability of your spine, reduce pain and teach you how to take care of your back. Give us a call today about getting your back in shape at Advantage Therapy.

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You Need To Check-Up On Your Body For Several Reasons:

• Move without pain • Bend and move freely

• Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

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Don’t let back pain become a way of life Pinpoint the exact cause of your pain!

4 Radiating pain to the back 4 Chronic aches and pains 4 Difficulty reaching 4 Pain when trying to sleep 4 Less activity 4 Pain from an old injury Do you suffer with any of the following symptoms?

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BALANCE PROGRAM Do you find that your balance is not what it used to be? Do you find that walking distances becomes tiresome and youmay even be using an assisting device such as a cane or walker to get around? Advantage Therapy uses state-of-the-art technology to identify the source of balance issues for patients of all ages. Our treatments are uniquely designed to your needs. We evaluate your walking (gait) pattern to determine where you are compensating for weaknesses or poor muscle coordination. Furthermore, testing on your balance determines where we need to focus our Jeremy Graddy, DPT My name is Jeremy Graddy and I am the clinic manager at Advantage Therapy-Monett. I attended Missouri State University to earn my bachelor’s degree in exercise and movement science and then went on to Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar for my doctorate in physical therapy. While in PT school I had the opportunity to treat patients in a variety of settings including traumatic brain injuries in Salt Lake City, helped patients recovering from strokes in Fayetteville, AR, treated patients in the hospital following joint replacement surgeries in Wichita, and had a rotation in Springfield, MOwhere I began learningmanual therapy skills. My desire to learn more manual therapy techniques is what led me to Advantage Therapy in 2015. Youmay findme in the South Springfield clinic and Ozark clinic, but the Monett clinic is my home base. As a physical therapist in a town full of manufacturing, I treat a variety of work-related injuries, but also treat patients for migraine headaches, sports injuries, and balance/vertigo issues.

attention on to achieve the greatest results for you. The good news is that balance can be greatly improved with therapy. Many of our patients no longer have to use canes or walkers to walk anymore, allowing them a greater freedom of safe movement.

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I amcertified in the LSVT Big Program–which is a physical therapy protocol designed to help people with varying levels of Parkinson’s Disease. Currently, I am reading books and articles on chronic pain and how patients can help themselves end the cycle of pain. Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my wife (who is the marketing coordinator at Advantage) and our 1-year- old son. Occasionally I am able to sneak away to hunt dove, duck, turkey, and deer. If you happen to see us at Farmer’s Park on Saturday mornings or at Bass Pro – be sure to say hi!

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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to keep you moving...

Helps Back Pain

PRESS UPS Lying face down, slowly raise up and arch your back using your arms. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 5 reps.

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The above exercises are designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

PATIENT RESULTS

Read more patient success stories on our new website! “Seth Owens at Advantage Therapy- North is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. I’ve had 4 shoulder surgeries and several other injuries over the last 20 years. I’ve seen many therapists, but have seen the most improvement, range of motion and strength gain since working with Seth. He gives me exercises to optimize my recovery and my lifestyle. He encourages me to strive hard and give my best!” - Kathi Encourages me to strive hard!

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