Johns Creek: Back Pain & Difficulty Walking

Johns Creek: Back Pain & Difficulty Walking

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JOHNS CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body “Get Back To Long Walks Around The Park!” BACK PAIN & DIFFICULTY WALKING

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Most of you are well connected with lots of friends and family in the area. I’m sure you know someone who is dealing with a pain problem. If so, we would be happy to help them out. Don’t let your friends suffer through the pain, refer them for physical therapy.

Most people have something in their style of walking that can cause long term wear and tear. By changing the way you walk, it is possible to eliminate and prevent back pain. On a daily basis, you walkmore than any other physical activity. We can help you discover the reason about the way you walk, which gives you pain and help you change it. Your walk involves many body parts, all interacting together to produce your walking style. It’s as natural as breathing, and if any of your six (two ankles, two knees, two hips) weight bearing joints are not in good alignment, you’re at risk for structural pain. One minor walking error repeated millions of times can do an

incredible amount of damage to your back, muscles, nerves and joints. This can eventually cause pain and arthritis. Often, the cause of back pain is poor strength, specifically, weak abdominal muscles. The pelvis is held in place by numerous muscles, including the abdominals, hamstrings, gluteals and hip flexors. An imbalance or weakness in these muscles can lead to pelvic misalignment, causing the pelvis to tilt forward or backward. Forward tilt of the pelvis leads to a sway back. If you or someone you know may need relief from a back pain, schedule an appointment by calling our office at 770-622-5344 or visit www.johnscreekpt.com.

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A GUIDE TO BACK PAIN RELIEF!

DeEtta is a long time resident of the Johns Creek Community. Originally from West Virginia she moved to Atlanta in 1988 and is now retired from a career at Lucent Technologies. DeEtta is a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church where she also serves as Secretary – Treasurer of her Sunday School class. She is also the Johns Creek Community Host and Registrar for the Ballroom Dance Community. She enjoys gardening, crochet, knitting, and of course, ball room dance. DeEtta first came to Johns Creek Physical Therapy in 2006 following knee surgery and Studies of people with chronic low back pain show that they have walking abnormalities. When these are corrected by physical therapy and sometimes shoe inserts (orthotics), back pain is reduced significantly. Research has also shown that chronic back pain responds very well to walking, exercise and physical therapy. For those seeking natural relief, nothing could bemore natural or self-empowering as learning how to correct your walking and stride to relieve your back pain. Call us today to learn more how we can put the spring back in your step! In addition to abdominal weakness, a lack of strength in the gluteals and hamstrings leads to forward pelvic tilt. Exercises must be done to strengthen both the abdominals and gluteals. Walking gives the gluteals a good workout. The abdominal muscles can be conditioned through physical therapy and easy weight training exercises.

PATIENT OF THE MONTH: DEETTA DUTCHESS

has returned over the years for a variety of ailments. “I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else!” she says. Thank you DeEtta for being such a loyal patient and customer.

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My confidence in balance has increased! “Recently a sponsored ad popped on Facebook for a free Balance and Fall Workshop at Johns Creek Physical Therapy. Since I have some pain in my legs, and concerned about some pain and balance when fast walking in 3Ks and the Peachtree Road Race, I thought this might help me move to the next level. I signed up, and was met by Marc and staff and realized

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from the worksheet that perhaps a little PT could help. I made an appointment for a Free Discovery Visit with Mona. She asked about my concerns and analyzed how some PT sessions could benefit me. I scheduled seven appointments over the next 3 weeks. The first couple sessions seemed a little brutal and I used muscles that had been dormant it seemed. The elliptical was especially difficult the first time I used it for 5 minutes. But subsequent visits became much less stressful and went beyond the 6 minute goal when no one was looking! Mona created other exercises and printed out graphical illustrations and descriptions for PT that I can do at home between visits and after the 7 sessions were completed. By the end of the 7 visits the exercises that were brutal the first visit were much easier and pain free. My fast walking time has decreased by about 90 seconds per mile, and because of the exercises that I continue to do at home my confidence in balance has increased.” - Bill H. LASER THERAPY DEMO DAYSMAY 10& 17

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Class IV Laser Therapy is the most advanced pain relief technology available to the public and it’s now available exclusively at Johns Creek Physical Therapy. Laser therapy uses a process called photo- bio-modulation to enhance your body’s ability to heal itself. Laser Therapy works by flooding the tissues with photons, energizing the damaged cells and increasing circulation to the painful area. Laser Therapy is FDA cleared to treat pain, inflammation, arthritis, and muscle spasms and is a great alternative to medications and injections. Treatments are fast, painless and don’t require any down time. Laser Therapy Relieves Pain and Inflammation Associated With:

DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY

� Knee Pain � Foot and Heel Pain � Post surgical Pain � Migraines

� Shoulder Pain � Diabetic Neuropathy

� Tennis Elbow � Low Back Pain

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Try the Laser for Free During our Demo Days May 10th & May 17th Call 770-622-5344 to schedule your Free Consultation. Johns Creek Physical Therapy 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite H Suwanee, GA 30024 � And MUCH MORE!