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BounceBack Program This program is part of Centra’s initiative to improve the way low back pain is treated. Early intervention is key. With direct access, you can come in with or without a physician referral. When back pain happens, think Physical Therapy first. Manual Therapy for Back Pain Manual therapy is a specialized treatment for low back pain that requires a therapist have a detailed understanding of the human anatomy. Evidence shows that hands-on therapy techniques are typically the best intervention for people with low back pain. Your detailed evaluation and follow up treatments will be performed by a licensed therapist. In manual therapy, practitioners use their hands to put pressure on muscle tissue and manipulate joints in an attempt to decrease back pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension and joint dysfunction. Following the evaluation of your symptoms and movement screen: L ife i s G ood W ithout NECK PAIN Neck pain can b a constant ache or sharp pain with movement, stopping you from enjoying life’s activities. Neck pain is very common affecting approximately 2/3 rds of the population at one point or another. People with neck pain suffer mainly from one of the following con itio s:

neck. However, it may spread from the neck into the upper back or to the outside of the shoulder in some cases. Radiculopathy Pressure or irritation on or around the nerves of the neck can affect the nerves’ electrical signals. The pressure or irritation can be felt as numbness on the skin, weakness in the muscles or pain along the path of the nerve. Weakness in the spine muscles can cause abnormal pressure on the nerves and increased chance of radiculopathy. If you are suffering from neck pain, our SPINE Program is ideal to quickly relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. From long-term neck pain, to recovering from a complicated surgery, we can relieve your pain quickly, returning your natural mobility and strength. Our treatments are designed to help ease pain and to improve flexibility, strength, posture and function. We even teach you how to protect your neck in the years ahead. Look inside to learn more about our SPINE Program and say good-bye to that aching neck!

1. The therapist will target a specific region of the spine or pelvis with a series of graded, physical movements. 2. This is then followed by exercises focused to strengthen the Degenerative Disc Disease The discs are the fluid filled sacs between the bones of your neck. The normal aging process shrinks the discs and dries them out. Repeated stress and strain also weakens the tissues that make up a disc. When this happens, the disc loses its ability to absorb shock. In turn, this causes rubbing and changes in the shape of the joints in your neck, which can be painful. Muscle Strain W en there is an i jury to the neck or you overuse the shoulder and neck muscles, a strain can occur. When this happens, the neck uscles may go into spasm to help support and protect the sore area. Mechanical Neck Pain Mechanical pain usually starts from changes in the neck joints. As discs start to collapse, the space between the neck bones narrows, and the joints may become inflamed. The pain is usually chronic and is typically felt in the middle part of the back and upper body, improving overall stability. 3. You will receive a detailed home exercise program in addition to your clinic visit. In many cases, these techniques allow return to full physical function in just a few visits. Depending on circumstances, you may feel symptom relief within hours of treatment. For a location nearest you or to make an appointment, please call 434.200.2102. MyKaywaQR-Code rehab.centrahealth.com http://kaywa.me/2JVO9 Scan for website.

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Are You Hurting Your Neck While You Sleep? We spend one third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today which can be very confusing for consumers. The best type of bed is the one that you try out and feel most comfortable using. Typically, a bed that is firm underneath, with a softer top helps to provide support as well as contour your body. If your mattress is old, then think about investing in a new one so that your neck and spine are supported well. under the backs of your thighs and knees. This should place your knees in a slight, supported bend which takes pressure off your lower back. If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees. This helps keep the alignment of your spine, and takes the pressure of your upper leg off the spine. Have 1-2 pillows under your head to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you need 2 pillows stagger them so that one pillow overlaps the other by one half. The lower half goes under the shoulders, while the upper half supports the neck.

Our physical therapists at Centra Rehabilitation can show you exercises, stretches and techniques to relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. If you are suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!

The best positions to sleep in for your spine are on your back or sides. Avoid sleeping on your stomach since your spine ends up twisted, especially your neck. Over the hours of repetitive sleeping on your stomach, you can damage the joints of your spine and compress the nerves exiting your spine. Use a pillow to help support your body and take the weight of your legs off your spine. If you like to sleep on your back, place a pillow

Our treatment methodology is focused on a comprehensive, holistic approach to physician-directed rehabilitation, with the goals of reducing pain and increasing function. Physiatrists do not perform surgery, yet have many procedural opportunities for diagnosis and treatment. Some procedures they perform are EMG (electromyography), NCS (nerve conduction studies), joint injections, trigger point injections, spasticity management and spinal injections. Our center cares for patients dealing with the chronic pain that steals enjoyment of life. We treat a variety of conditions including:

Our Physiatry Team

• Neurogenic headaches • Pelvic pain • Phantom pain

• Spinal stenosis • Arthritis • Cancer (*STAR Program)

• Degenerative disc pain • Diabetic neuropathy • Low back pain & neck pain

Andrea Stutesman, MD

James Stutesman, MD

Islam Saleh, MD

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Patient Spotlight

My treatment was first class! “My treatment was first class! Centra Rehab is by far the best physical therapy in Lynchburg! They are experts at what they do, professional and attentive to the needs of their patients. Love them!” - Mary K., Lynchburg Great service with a smile! “Great location, pleasant environment, convenient appointments, plus a team of knowledgeable, professional staff! I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for great service with a smile.” - Ivo C., Bedford

Staff Spotlights

Pradeep Bansal, PT, DPT, OCS

Courtney Bumgarner, PT, DPT

Pradeep has been practicing physical therapy for 8 years in multiple settings. His clinical experience includes outpatient orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, and acute care physical therapy. Pradeep is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. His areas of interest are orthopedics, manual therapy and chronic pain. Pradeep practices at our Bedford location.

Courtney has been with Centra since September of 2011. She enjoys treating a variety of diagnoses including orthopaedic conditions of the spine, shoulder, and lower extremities as well as treating various neurological conditions. Courtney practices at our Jamerson YMCA location in Lynchburg.

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People who go to physical therapy experience:

Natural relief for neck pain Less difficulty in reaching or bending More social activity

More energy More strength Better days at work

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Have You Ever Had Whiplash? Recover Quickly From Auto Injuries

After an accident there is a lot of soft tissue trauma, even at small speeds. How your treatment approach is handled initially, determines long- term recovery. Starting with the right treatment can help with the healing process and possibly prevent future chronic injury.

Fact: 900 lbs of impact force is exerted on your body in a 20mph crash.

Do you have pain while reaching or bending? If you are not moving like you once were. Please don’t hesitate to come in for a check up and get MyKaywaQR-Code rehab.centrahealth.com http://kaywa.me/2JVO9 1. The therapist will target a specific region of the spine or pelvis with a series of graded, physical movements. 2. This is then followed by exercises focused to strengthen the Your treatment will be tailored to your individual needs regardless of the severity of the injury. This will include treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, gentle manual physical therapy and finally as the your pain has decreased and you are healing, an exercise program tailored to your specific injuries. back and upper body, improving overall stability. 3. You will receive a detailed home exercise program in addition to your clinic visit. In many cases, these techniques allow return to full physical function in just a few visits. Depending on circumstances, you may feel symptom relief within hours of treatment. For a location nearest you or to make an appointment, please call 434.200.2102. The highly trained physical therapists BounceBack Program This program is part of Centra’s initiative to improve the way low back pain is treated. Early intervention is key. With direct access, you can come in with or without a physician referral. When back pain happens, think Physical Therapy first. Manual Therapy for Back Pain Manual therapy is a specialized treatment for low back pain that requires a therapist have a detailed understanding of the human anatomy. Evidence shows that hands-on therapy techniques are typically the best intervention for people with low back pain. Your detailed evaluation and follow up treatments will be performed by a licensed therapist. In manual therapy, practitioners use their hands to put pressure on muscle tissue and manipulate joints in an attempt to decrease back pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension and joint dysfunction. Following the evaluation of your symptoms and movement screen: Initial medical treatment for the typical auto injury usually consists of pain medication and a neck brace. This approach does little to repair the underlying injury and can actually lead to more long term deficits as the patient is limited in movement causing contraction of muscle and tissue. By choosing physical therapy first, you can get better faster. At Centra Rehabilitation patients from the initial pain control and inflammatory phases, through the healing phase and finally rehabilitation phase of injured muscles and tissues, physical therapy is the right choice after an auto accident. Download theKaywaQRCodeReader (AppStore&AndroidMarket) and scan your code! Scan for website.

at C ntra Rehabilitation can help treat common injuries of auto accidents such as whiplash, herniated discs, hip injuries, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, and sciatica. The benefits of physical therapy are a quick return to normal every day activities, work, improving flexibility, strengthening of the body, increased mobility and reduced pain. It is highly recommended that you begin physical therapy within one week following an auto accident. Physical

therapy will control pain and diminish swelling. Gentle manual therapy is introduced to begin your muscle repair process. There is no question that physical therapy from Centra Rehabilitation will help you heal quickly and get you back faster to living life the way you want, pain-free.

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Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Without Pain Medication! Try these movements if you are experiencing neck pain.

CHIN TUCK SUPINE Lie with roll under neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed. Repeat 6 times.

LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward into the armpit. Use your opposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. Hold for 30 seconds. Alternate sides and repeat 5 times.

Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day

Helps decrease neck pain

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

Refer a Friend Who do you know that needs our help?

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Centra Rehabilitation today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a FREE Pain or Injury Assessment. 9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

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