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Manual Edge PT_Living Life Without Back Pain

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“You Can Be Active And Healthy!” Living Life without Back Pain

In ages past, back pain was difficult to treat. If you experienced back pain, whether as a result of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even just as a result of aging, the answer was almost always the same: head home, take a long rest, and give your back time to heal. This isn’t the way that things go anymore, and for several reasons. To start, the world isn’t as forgiving. Heading home and taking a long rest until your back is healed may work for some, but not for most. With deadlines and carpools and work schedules to keep up with, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much timeon thecouch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even weaken bonestrength.Thiscould lead tomore long-term issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase strength and

flexibility,supportinghealthymusclesandbones, and therefore supporting ideal back health. Physical Therapy for Back Pain Whilerestand relaxationcanhelpyouovercome the immediate pain of a back injury, and may even be recommended by your physician in the earlydaysfollowingan injury, it isnota long-term solution. Physical therapy offers a long-term solution tobackpainbyusing targetedexercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Throughacombinationofstrengthandflexibility trainingthatfocusesonmuscledevelopmentand joynt movement, physical therapy can address theunderlyingcauseof thepainandsignificantly improve your quality of life. Look inside to learn more about our programs andsaygood-bye to thatbackpain.Letushelp you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 719-694-8342 today!

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2 1 There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains andstrainsarecommon,butsoare issueswith the vertebrae,bloodflow,andevenconcerns regarding thespinalnerves. Youmightbeamazedtodiscover thedifferentfactorsthatcouldbe influencingyour back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. • Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, includingsittingatadesk foreighthoursormore consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injuryand to improveyourability toovercomeback painbystrengthening thevertebraeand improving 4 2 http://1sudoku.com 7 1 6 4 4 8 2 4 5 3 9 6

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3 5 7 How Physical Therapy Helps. Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way topretend that it isn’t.Simplygoing fromsedentary activity tobeingactiveandhealthy isn’tanoption— at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. 7 8 blood flow and nutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. 9

5 7 6 8 Physical therapycan help you overcomebackpain bygivingyou theknowledgeandsupportnecessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option togetoff thecouchandpushyourself to reachnew goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. Formore informationaboutovercomingbackpain, contact us. Call today to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help! 719-694-8342 7 2 8 6 1

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“I would recommend Manual Edge and Teresa to anyone who needs help.” “Teresa was first recommended to me by my sister. I have had problems with my shoulder/labrum for 5-6 years with no luck concerning other types of physical therapy. Within a matter of 4 weeks, and 7 appointments, my problems almost completely went away.They type of therapy thatTeresa used helped me improve daily and with every appointment. I would recommend Manual Edge and Teresa to anyone who needs help.” – Bailey J.

“They are a blessing to us.” “Before coming to Manual Edge Physiotherapy, I had gradually stopped my Zumba class and weight training due to progressively increased hip, pelvic and low back pain. My friends and coworkers were commenting that I was limping all of the time. After the first two appointments withTim and Kristina, I was walking further without limping and less popping in my right hip. My pain resolved and my alignment is not typical and staying in place. Since I had previous abdominal/uterine surgeries, Kristina was able to release and realign my pelvis and I am now pain free. I whole heartedly recommend Manual Edge Physiotherapy for people with pain and alignment issues. They are a blessing to us.” – Karen C If you, or a loved one, has back pain or sciatica pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop COMPLIMENTARYWORKSHOPS

Stretches Lower Back EXERCISE ESSENTIAL

ALT. ARM & LEG LIFTS Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm straight out in front. At the same time, lift opposite leg straight back. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Hold for 30 seconds.

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Saturday, October 20th • 10am Where: Manual Edge Physiotherapy 6189 Lehman Dr #202 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Call To Register 719-694-8342 Or Go to: http://manualedgephysio.ptworkshops.com/ ColoradoSprings/backpain/workshop?preview=true