It Could Be Tendonitis

It Could Be Tendonitis

Heal th & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

It Could Be TENDONITIS Do you find yourself doing normal everyday tasks like taking milk out of the fridge, lifting something overhead, bending or simply walking a distance, but experience pain with them? Something is not right and having pain with movement, especially if it goes on for more than a few days, may be a symptom of tendonitis. Tendons are thick bands of tissue that connect your muscles to the bones. With excessive strain, tendons get yanked on and become very inflamed. Under normal circumstances, your tendons do a lot of work and can handle the stress, but when they are over-worked, you feel pain. Tendonitis can occur practically anywhere in the body, but is most common in the hips, knees, wrists, elbows and shoulders. The reason for this is quite simple, usually poor posture over a period of time. If you are at a computer or sitting for a good part of the day, your shoulders tend to slouch forward and your back muscles weaken. The good news is Rainier Family Physical Therapy can help! Do you have pain in and around your joints after a good workout or a nice long walk?

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Why You Should Come In For Another Check-Up • 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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“ When I started coming into RFPT in October with a torn ACL and MCL, my injury prevented me from functioning in my everyday life. Now, I am able to walk many miles, go to the gym and work out, and just got released to go back to work all in 2 ½ months of being under their care! All the staff are very welcoming when you arrive and strive for you to reach your goals. Thank you!” -S.D.

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Nick Gilbert Office Manager

Nick graduated in 2015 from Washington State University with his BS in Kinesiology. He has lived in South Hill since 2004 and graduated from Emerald Ridge High School in 2011. He has a passion for soccer and spends his time outside the clinic coaching youth soccer or attending Sounders games.

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Move Freely • Be Stronger • Alleviate Pain Naturally Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free Are You Suffering From: 4 Back pain or stiffness 4 Trouble moving freely 4 Pain from an old injury 4 Neck pain or headaches 4 Shoulder & arm pain 4 Hip & back pain Time for Trivia! Win a Coffee Giftcard! In medieval times, what organ in the body was believed to be the source of love? The first 10 callers with the right answer get entered to win a giftcard for coffee! No need to be an existing patient! Call Now: 253-875-6826

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Exercise Essentials

Try this simple exercise to help with tendon pain... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. BUTTERFLY STRETCH

While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times.

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Clinic News

New Year, New Benefits! With the beginning of the new year comes the renewal of your health insurance benefits! Make sure that you understand your out-of-pocket costs for your insurance so that there are no surprise bills or limits. This also means that you can again use benefits which you had exhausted in the previous year! Want to kick off the year right by getting your body feeling great? Give us a call and we can help you check out your PT benefits!

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