Lonoke PT: How bad posture affects you

Lonoke PT: How bad posture affects you

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

HOW BAD POSTURE AFFECTS YOU “You Can Reduce Pain With Better Posture”

Your posture affects how you look, feel and move. Your neck, back, low back, hips and even your legs are affected by howwell you carry yourself. Your muscles can become weak overtime from poor posture and this can cause pain. The good news is that we are specialists when it comes to posture and we can get you

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HOW BAD POSTURE AFFECTS YOU “You Can Reduce Pain With Better Posture”

(continued from outside) When was the last time you looked in the mirror or saw a photo of your posture? If you suffer from frequent aches and pains, your posture may be to blame. In today’s society, we spend an increasing amount of time sitting looking at the TV, computer screen and looking down at our phones. If you fit into this category, then changes in your posture can have numerous negative effects on your body. What happens to your body with bad posture? Forward head posture – This creates strain on the neck, shortening the muscles in the back of the neck. Neck pain, radiating pain to the shoulders or arms, chronic headaches and even low back pain can result. Mid-back slouching – This can change the shape of your ribs and drive your head forward over time. The result can be pain in the mid-back and problems with your neck. Eventually, compression of your lungs, heart and digestive system can occur, causing internal problems. Low back - Low back pain is very common with poor posture. The back muscles have to contract excessively to keep you upright, causing you pain. Bad posture also causes abnormal wear and tear on the low back, increasing the risk of arthritis in the spine. Hips and legs – With sitting for prolonged periods, the hip joints lose range of motion and the muscles in the front of the hips stiffen. These tightened muscles then pull on the low back, causing low back pain. Walking – Your center of gravity changes with bad posture, causing your balance to decline. In addition, weakness to the hip muscles with prolonged sitting causes problems with walking. All these changes can have a serious impact on your mobility and ability to walk safely. The good news is that with the right physical therapy treatments, a lot can be done to help you regain proper posture and quickly relieve back and neck pain. Call us today to learn how we can help you live a pain-free life! INSIDE 5 Steps To Improve Your Posture Healthy Recipe

Outstanding Results Exercise Essentials

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“Stand Tall and Be Healthier, We Can Help!” 5 STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE

Good posture is an ongoing fight against gravity. Gravity wants to pull you to the floor and your muscles have to counteract that to keep you upright. While your posture may have changed over the years, the good news is that there is a lot that you can do to improve your posture and reduce your pain:

1. Physical therapy – We are experts in evaluating posture and guiding you on the proper techniques to change your posture and reduce your pain. Call us if you are having frequent aches and pains. We can examine your posture and put you on the right road to a pain-free life.

2. Get up frequently – When working at a computer or sitting in front of a TV, get up at least every 30 minutes to walk around for at least one minute.

3. Proper computer setup – Make sure that your computer is at the proper height so the top 1/3rd of the screen is eye level and keyboard is low enough, at or below elbow height.

4. Sitting properly – Keep your feet on the floor, don’t cross your legs and keep a small gap between the back of your knees and the chair.

5. Exercise frequently – walking, running, stretching and strengthening are very important. Strengthen your back muscles to maintain a better posture.

To see how we can improve your posture, eliminate your pain and get you back to the activities you love to do, call us today!

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Patient Spotlight

“I’m not waking up in the morning with the muscles tight and hurting from spasms.”

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Meet Mrs. Carolyn. When she came in she had pain when waking up in the morning and with movement all throughout the day. She struggled with bending, stooping, and yard work. Since starting PT, she now wakes up pain free and is able to do her gardening with very little discomfort. Check out her Improvement Report below. “I’m not waking up in the morning with the muscles tight and hurting from spasms. I can go through the day with my house keeping . Riding doesn’t hurt anymore. I’m not finished with my therapy and it is so much better than it was. During the day I had to stop and lay down to relax my back and that has stopped too.” - Mrs. Carolyn

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Outstanding RESULTS

I have had decreased pain and increased range of motion in my neck. “When I first sought help, I had very little movement in my neck without constant pain. After only 3 days of therapy, I have had decreased pain and increased range of motion in my neck. After 5 days of therapy, I am almost pain free in my neck and seeing much improvement and diminished pain in my shoulder and upper back. ” - K.S.

Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger

Don’t let pain become a way of life Come in for a Free Consultation and let us help you move toward a better feeling you. FREE CONSULTATION Lonoke: 501-676-5540 | ProMotion: 501-945-0200

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Naturally relieve aches and pains. Prevent stiffness or swelling. Be more active with your friends and family.

Have more energy. Feel better at work.

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Healthy Tips

Attendance Drawing Winner! Mrs. Bobbie won last month’s attendance drawing at ProMotion Physical Therapy!! Congratulations!!

• Try using zucchini as lasagna noodles next time you make lasagna, it’s a healthy substitute. • Want a low carb option for noodles? Use a spiralizer, and make zucchini noodles.

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Zucchini Bread Mr. Dean’s Favorite

• 3 eggs, beaten until fluffy • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 cup crisco oil • 1/4 teaspoon soda • 2 cups sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 cups grated zucchini • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 3 cups flour • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Meet Mr. Dean! He is one of our avid workout members and is a true example of how important it is to stay active. He enjoys gardening and shared one his wife’s best recipes with us. Enjoy Mr. Dean’s favorite Zucchini Bread!

Directions Mix eggs, oil and sugar with zucchini and vanilla. Add flour, salt, soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nuts or raisins. Mix all together. Bake at 350 for 2 hours. Makes 2 loaves.

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

SLOUCH CORRECTS

RETRACTIONS (SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZES) Start in a standing or seated position with arms relaxed. Bring shoulders back while pinching shoulder blades together. Helpful hint: When squeezing shoulders together, imagine there is a penny between your shoulder blades and you are trying to pinch it.

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before start- ing exercises you are unsure of doing. bringing chest toward ceiling, shoulders back while squeezing your shoulder blades. Start in a normal sitting position. Slouch down and then sit up tall,

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Care to Share Who do you know that needs our help?

Care enough to share how physical therapy helped you? Who do you know that could benefit from therapy? Send them our way, they will thank you and so will we. Each month we have a drawing for a Wal-Mart gift card for our patients that refer people to us. Get in the game and get the word out. The more people you refer, the more chances you have to win. Do you know someone having a hard time getting around or struggling with balance issues? Cut out the card below and give it to them.

Congratulations to Mr. Robert! He won our Care to Share drawing at LPT for the month of June. The best news is when he came in, he was bragging how the therapy he received allowed him to bungee jump and keep up with all the kids at church camp. We are so happy for you Mr. Robert!!

FREE Mobility and Balance Analysis Your insurance will not be charged. Let Us Help You With Your Pain, Call Today!

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