Kerrville: A Stronger Core Means Better Health

Kerrville: A Stronger Core Means Better Health

Health & Wellness

January, 2019

NEWSLETTER

“Your Strength Can Improve Your Health!” STRONGER CORE, HEALTHIER YOU

Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile? This is a sign of core muscle weakness that can negatively affect your health and create back or neck pain. What are Your Core Muscles? Your “core” is the group of muscles that help stabilize your body and give a strong point from which your skeleton can move properly with good posture. The core is made up of your abdominal, low back, pelvic and gluteus muscles. When anyone of these groups is weak, it causes instability and makes it hard to use your body properly. The result is strain to different areas of your body, especially the back and neck muscles. This causes bad posture, fatigue, inflammation and pain.

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“Analyze Where Your Pain Is Coming From!” YOU CAN’T JUST DO SIT-UPS

Strengthening the abdominals is just one component of strengthening your core muscles and keeping your spine healthy. It takes an expert, trained in the science of human movement and the structure of the spine to analyze where your pain is coming from. Our physical therapy professionals are spine experts. Whether your pain is from your back, neck, shoulders or legs, we perform a thorough analysis of your posture, movement and strength. This allows us to pinpoint exactly what is causing your pain. Only then, can an effective treatment plan be made to obtain the fastest results. Call us today to learn more how our Spine Program can eliminate your pain and improve your health!

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Patient Success Spotlight

They were all truly awesome!

“I recently found myself in need of out patient physical therapy to assist with recovering fromknee replacement surgery. I made the absolutely best decision when I choose to go to Kerrville Physical Therapy Center. Personally, I don’t use the word “awesome” very frequently, but when describing Tom Nemky and his staff, this word is very appropriate. They were ALL truly “awesome” and a pleasure to work with. They actually made the therapy a pleasant experience. The entire staff is very knowledgeable, caring, and willing

to take as much time as necessary with patients. Kudos to you, Tom and your staff, for continuing to work with me until I could once again walk pain-free. If I’m ever in need of physical therapy again, there’s no question regarding where I will go. Thanks again!” - Cathy H.

FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY ANALYSIS

To THANK YOU for choosing our physical therapy practice, we are offering a FREE Physical Therapy Analysis! Limited to the first 25 patients to call. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ANALYSIS BY CALLING 830-896-7377 TODAY! EXPIRES 02-28-19

OUR SERVICES & MODALITIES

• Cervical & Pelvic Traction • Hivamat • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy

• Kinesio Taping • Epley Maneuver • Ultrasound • Electric Stimulation

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THINK KERRVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER FIRST

At Kerrville Physical Therapy Center, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.

It’s time to get Kerrville Physical Therapy Center if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

Healthy Recipe: Spiced Pear Tea

INGREDIENTS • 1 orange • 3 cups water • 2 (11.3 to 12 oz) cans pear nectar • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

• 4 inches stick cinnamon • 1 tsp whole cloves • 6 tea bags • Small orange slices, halved (optional) • Stick cinnamon (optional)

DIRECTIONS Using a vegetable peeler, remove three wide strips of peel from the orange; set peel aside. Juice the orange into a large saucepan. Add the water, pear nectar and honey (if using) to orange juice in saucepan. For spice bag: Place the 4 inches of stick cinnamon, the cloves and the orange peel strips in the center of a 6-inch square of double-thickness, 100%-cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with 100%-cotton kitchen string. Add spice bag to pear nectar mixture. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spice bag; discard. Serve in warm mugs. If desired, float orange slices on top of individual servings and serve with additional stick cinnamon.

Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to keep you moving...

PRAYER STRETCH While on your hands and knees in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet. Also, lower your chest towards the floor as you reach out towards the side. Stretches Back

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PRONE ALTERNATE ARM & LEG Lie flat on your stomach, arms above head. Lift one foot slightly off the ground. Now lift opposite arm up slightly. Now lift head off the ground slightly - Keep chin tucked! Strengthens Core

The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

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