KinetesisSpineJointClinic_Back, Hip & Knee Arthritis Pain

KinetesisSpineJointClinic_Back, Hip & Knee Arthritis Pain

NEWSLETTER

LOW BACK, HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN Leave Your Pain Behind

INSIDE: • Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis Pain • Meet Dr. Nick Stryniak • Get Well with Physio-Pilates & Physio-Yoga Classes • What is Active Release Techniques? • Feel Better By Eating Better • FREE Shoulder Workshop!

Visit us online at K INETESIS .ca

• Chiropractic • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy • Acupuncture SERVICES

LOCATIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA

890 Fall River Road Fall River, NS B2T 1G5 Phone: (902)-861-3900 Fax: (902) 407-7208 FALL RIVER

1600 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS B4A-1E8 Phone: (902)-407-7207 Fax: (902) 407-7208 BEDFORD

Bedford: @Kinetesis.Bedford Fall River: @Kinetesis.FallRiver Bedford: @kinetesis Fall River: @kinetesisfallriver @Kinetesis

LOW BACK, HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN Leave Your Pain Behind

If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to a recent study, approximately 17 percent of adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by 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 Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis— or osteoarthritis—is themost common kind of arthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physiotherapy Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physiotherapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical interventionmay eventually be needed.

During physiotherapy, the individual is trained to reach maximum mobility. They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, Post-Op physiotherapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contact our clinic today, and ask to speak with one of our health care professionals about ongoing physiotherapy or other treatments we offer that can restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. Call our clinics today or visit our website at kinetesis.ca to find out more about how we can help you with your arthritis pain and which service you should try. Sources: www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/ what-is-arthritis.php www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/ causes/back-arthritis.php www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back- and-hip-arthritis-pain www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause- sacroiliac-joint-pain Bedford: (902) 407-7207 Fall River: (902) 861-3900

FEEL BETTER BY EATING BETTER

There’s no question that what you eat affects how you feel, and a healthy diet helps you feel better. The healthiest diet is one that emphasizes whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables and that includes lean protein and low- fat or no-fat dairy products. Combine a healthy diet with regular exercise, and you will find it helps your mood as well as your body. Here are some tips to help improve your mood and activity with the right nutrition: 1. Mix in Protein to Boost Mood. Like fiber, protein can help you to avoid blood sugar crashes. Some good sources of protein are chicken, fish, eggs, seeds and nuts, low-fat yogurt,

low-fat cheese and milk, tofu, and peanut butter. 2. Don’t Worry, “B” Happy. The B vitamins, including B6, B12, and folic acid, play a role in the production of brain chemicals that regulate mood. Especially if you have depression, be sure to consume foods rich in these vitamins. Good food sources for many B vitamins include shellfish, poultry, eggs, low-fat yogurt, and fortified breakfast cereals. Folic acid in particular is found mostly in leafy greens. 3. Drink Water. Sip water or other drinks with few or no calories to help maintain a healthy

weight. Keep a water bottle in your bag or at your desk to satisfy your thirst throughout the day. 4. Be Active Whenever You Can Set a goal to fit in at least 2½ hours of moderate physical activity in your week. Being active 10 minutes at a time also adds to your weekly total. Ask your friends or family to keep you company as you bike, jog, walk, or dance. Don’t forget to do some muscle strengthening activities twice a week. 5. Enjoy Your Food But Eat Less Use a smaller plate for meals to help control the amount of food and calories you eat.

GET WELL WITH PHYSIO-PILATES & PHYSIO-YOGA

Physio-Pilates Classes

Physio-Yoga Classes

Featuring 5-week sessions with Stephanie McCarville! Space is still available! Call to join remaining classes! Mondays, May 27 - June 24 | 11AM Mondays, May 27 - June 24 | 4:30PM Fridays, May 31 - June 28 | 8:30AM

Featuring 6-week sessions with Kelly Whitman. Space is still available! Call to join remaining classes!

Tuesdays, May 14 - June 18: Level 2 Physio-Pilates | 7PM Tuesdays, May 14 - June 18: Pilates for Runners | 8PM Thursdays, May 16 - June 20: Level 2 Physio-Pilates | 12-1 PM

CLASSES OFFERED AT OUR FALL RIVER LOCATION! CALL US AT (902) 861-3900 TO REGISTER!

Patient Success Spotlight

OUR SERVICES

• Cupping • Fascial Stretch Therapy • Graston • Rockblade • Kinesiology Tape • Rehab & Corrective Exercise • Concussion Management

• Chiropractic • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy • Acupuncture • Active Release Techniques • Cox Spinal Decompression • Laser Therapy

After only a short time, my hip and leg mobility

improved significantly and I’m back to playing soccer!” - Gary

I came for treatments with 4 years of pain after

my knee replacement. A. R. T. has brought me back to normal movement and virtually no pain. I cannot thank you enough.” - Karen

Have questions about our services? Give us a call or visit our website, KINETESIS.CA for more information!

Relieve Pain in Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.

HAS YOUR PAIN RETURNED?

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KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting on the edge of a chair, extend one leg outwards while keeping the other bent for stability. Tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times with each leg. Strengthens Knees

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Call us and ask to speak to your therapist. Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment. YOUR FIRST 1-HOUR MASSAGE! $ 20 Redeem This Coupon for

Complimentary Consultation Schedule Your FREE Complimentary Consultation! Call Us or Visit Our Website to Book Online: Bedford: 902-407-7207 | Fall River: 902-861-3900 KINETESIS.CA At Kinetesis Spine & Joint Clinic , we offer all the services you need to resolve muscle, joint and nerve pain and get you back to your sport, job and daily life as quick as possible. We understand that when you’re in pain or injured, it can affect every aspect of your life, and you don’t always know where to start. We can help you by assessing your problem and providing you with the solutions you need to get you back to better health.

PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT

MEET DR. NICK STRYNIAK

Dr. Nick is a Chiropractor and an entrepreneur with a passion for providing a better health care experience. He believes that we should never settle and that there is always a way to improve - ourselves, our community, and for Dr. Nick - how to help others. Dr. Nick’s goal is to help you reduce your pain, correct posture and muscle imbalances, improve movement patterns, all while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Treatment begins with a thorough history and examination, after which Dr. Nick will

discuss with you his findings and work with you to develop a treatment plan to achieve your goals. Depending on his findings and your preferences, your treatment may consist of a combination of spinal adjustments, manual therapy (Active Release Techniques), corrective exercise, lifestyle advice, and other treatment tools to help you achieve your goals. When Dr. Nick is not with clients, he is obsessively working on his vision and growing the clinic brand, while balancing time with his family, friends, lifting weights and stopping pucks as a hockey goaltender.

Dr. Nick Stryniak, DCBscKin

Chiropractor, Clinic Owner Driven Logical Caring

WHAT SERVICES DOES HE OFFER?

• Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Adjustments) • Active Release Techniques • Manual Therapy • Cox Spinal Decompression • Laser Therapy

• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissues Mobilization • KinesiologyTape, ConcussionManagement • Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise • Functional Movement Assessment • Lifestyle Recommendations

• Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Dalhousie • Active Release Techniques - Full Body Certified Practitioner Decompression Practitioner • Certified Complete Concussion • Certified M2T Blade Practitioner EDUCATION • Cox Spinal

WHAT CONDITIONS DOES HE TREAT?

• Over- Use / Repetitive Injuries • Motor-Vehicle Related Injuries (Whiplash) • Neck & Back Pain • Spinal Conditions (ex Disc Bulges, Herniations)

• Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Pain • Sciatica

• Spinal Stenosis • Plantar Fasciitis • Tennis / Golfers Elbow

Nick treats patients in our Bedford location. To book an appointment with Nick, book online 24/7 on our website, kinetesis.ca, or call 902-407-7207 today!

(Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Technique)

• Kinesiology Tape Practitioner (Levels 1, 2, 3)

Nick’s Favorite Quote: “You may only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West

FREE WORKSHOP!

FEATURED TECHNIQUE

Do you suffer from shoulder pain? If so, you’re not alone! In fact, over 80% of Canadian’s will suffer from shoulder pain at least one point in their life! SHOULDER PAIN JUNE 15th 9-10am, at Fall River

Active Release Technique Active Release Technique is a state of the art, highly successful soft-tissue assessment and therapy that is quickly becoming the gold-standard for treatment of myofascial (muscle & fascia), tendon, ligament, and nerve problems – including sports injuries, back pain, shoulder, elbow, and hand problems, knee pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and many more common conditions. Dr. Stryniak and Dr. Vanderlinden are of only a handful clinicians certified to provide Active Release Therapy in Halifax and the surrounding area. You can think of an ART® treatment as a type of active massage. The practitioner will first shorten the muscle, tendon, ligament, or nerve, and then apply a very specific tension with their hands as you actively stretch and lengthen the tissues. As the tissue lengthens, the practitioner is able to assess the texture and tension to determine if it is healthy or contains scar tissue needing further treatment. When scar tissue adhesions are felt, the amount and direction of tension can be modified to treat the problematic area.

In this interactive and educational workshop at our Fall River location, Dr. Alex Vanderlinden will discuss the most common causes of shoulder pain and teach you the most common exercises he uses every day in the clinic for patients with shoulder pain. As a bonus, he will provide tips to avoid shoulder pain and a list of the most helpful stretches. Space is Limited, Sign Up Today! Register by calling 902-861-3900 , or by booking online at Kinetesis.ca .

Bedford: 902-407-7207 Fall River: 902-861-3900 KINETESIS.CA

Our Free Shoulder Workshop is located at the upstairs entrance of our 890 Fall River Road location.

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