Marketplace PT: The Ideal Treatment for Low Back Pain

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What Is Causing Your Low Back Pain? THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR LOW BACK PAIN

Do you suffer from an aching back? Whether it is a short-lived muscle spasm, or a long-term problem, your back is telling you something! Your spine is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, discs, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It is the hub of your nervous system where messages to and from your brain travel to different parts of your body. It is so complex, that it takes years for you to master the ability to stand up straight, walk, and run. As we age, it is very common to suffer aches and pains in the lower back, typically because of poor posture and prolonged sitting, or previous injuries; however aches and pains are a sign of underlying problems. Your spine relies on proper posture, alignment, strength, and coordination. When any one of these key areas doesn’t work right, strain and stress occurs on the spine, sparking inflammation and pain. Inflammation weakens the spinal muscles and legmuscles, causing difficulty with everyday activities. Getting up and down from the floor, squatting, standing for long periods, and even walking can become a problem. This can really affect your life and the longer the problempersists, themore long-termdamage can occur.

Quickly Relieve Low Back Pain. Most low back pain can easily be treated with physical therapy and without the need for surgery, or prolonged medication. Physical therapy can reduce inflammation, restore proper function, restore normal back strength and prevent future injury. Maintaining and building muscle strength is particularly important to getting you back to doing the things you love to do, without worrying about the pain. Not all low back pain is the same, so your treatment will be tailored to for your specific symptoms and condition. Once the examination is complete, your physical therapist will evaluate the results, identify the factors that have contributed to your specific back problem, and design an individualized treatment plan for your specific back problem. Our physical therapists have years of medical training and skills to thoroughly evaluate and pinpoint the cause of your back pain. Look inside to learn more about our physical therapy and personal training programs and say hello to healthy living and good-bye to that aching back!

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

Ashlie Engle is a recent 2017 doctoral graduate from Loma Linda University. Prior to this accomplishment she graduated with her bachelors in science from SAU in Chattanooga Tennessee. Every year she is invited to the AcroCup in Vegas treating over 1,000 acrobats. She has a history of competing in acrobatic gymnastics with a silver national title. She enjoys dance, cheer, softball, traveling and yoga. DR. ASHELY ENGLE Marketplace PT Staff Spotlight

INSIDE • The Ideal Treatment For Low Back Pain • 3 Common Spine Problem Areas • Exercise Essentials • Patient Success Spotlight

3 COMMON SPINE PROBLEM AREAS FINDING THE SOURCE TO BACK PAIN

Whether you have back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm / leg pain, we can help. Your spine must be flexible, strong, and healthy in order for you to maintain a pain free body. We ensure that you’ll achieve the best results for your back/neck pain with the Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center spine program.

UPPER SPINE Pain or injury here is often responsible for headaches to the scalp and face. This area helps with overall body balance and the ability to rotate the neck. Conditions involving the upper spine often present as limited motion and contribute to a forward head posture. As a result, this increases strain on the neck causing muscle pain and tension. In addition, weakness and pain to the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers can be common. MID SPINE Pain or injuries here can cause limited motion and mid-back pain. The nerves exiting this area are responsible for digestion, heart and lung function. Limited motion here also increases the amount of strain on the lower spine. LOWER SPINE A common area of low back pain and radiating leg pain. This area can cause a significant amount of back pain because it is supposed to rotate with walking. Furthermore, this is a common area for disc herniation that can cause pain, numbness and tingling into the buttocks, thighs, legs or feet.

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

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Don’t let aches & pains become a way of life Pinpoint the exact cause of your pain problems!

• Pain while bending or reaching • Soreness after sitting up • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins • Pain when trying to sleep • Pain when driving > 30 mins • Pain from a past or current injury Do you suffer with any of the following symptoms?

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Patient Success SPOTLIGHT “Almost immediately knew how to relieve the pain.” Sherri R. “I am very happy with the team. They are very caring and always full of smiles. They motivate me on exercises, the best I’ve ever seen too. Rosalyn is always with a smile, and knows my name by heart when I walk in. She says “Hi Sherri!”-I love that. Gabby is a very sweet girl, very caring. Matt is the Best. Michaela is very caring and the best too. Make sure you let them know! A job well done. And Dr. Steve, that’s why I come back every year.”

Feel Better, No Doctor Referral Necessary

Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of California you have Direct Access to physical therapy! YOU HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO PHYSICAL THERAPY! See our physical therapists for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Back and neck pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties

How can Marketplace physical Therapy & Wellness Center help you achieve your functional goals? Our physical therapists will be able to quickly provide you the information you need to take the next step. We hope the next step in the healthy direction is with us! Call Us To Schedule An Appointment Today!

Tips For Wellness WHEN TO USE ICE & HEAT FOR PAIN RELIEF

When you’ve just sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, all you want is some pain relief. If painkillers are handy, you probably pop a couple of them. If not, you ask for some ice... or was that heat instead? To sort out this confusion, let’s see what they really do. Both ice and heat relieve pain and help recovery. How to use ice Ice is useful when you want to reduce swelling. For example, your ankle balloons up after a sprain. This is because blood and fluid collect rapidly, making it both painful and stiff. At this point, an ice pack helps to close off those tiny vessels. The blood flow slows down. Small nerves become numb, so the pain reduces. The muscles also relax. The inflammatory reaction is slowed down. As a result, your ankle is less swollen and painful. Ice packs are very useful in bruises, strains and joint swellings. Use them for any acute swelling, over the first 24 to 48 hours (except back strains). Ice helps later too, while exercising the limb. Our friendly therapists can show you how tomakemovements less painful andmore flexible by using an ice pack just before or during exercise. How to make an ice pack Wrap a plastic bag of frozen peas or ice cubes in a thick cold wet towel. Place it on the injured part. Check after a few minutes to make sure the skin is not red, an early sign of frostbite. Generally, icing for 15 to 20 minutes is enough. Repeat every 2-4 hours. Our therapists will help use ice properly for healing and pain relief. How to use heat Heat packs, bottles or infra-red lamps can be very useful if you have a muscle spasm or 48 hours after injury. Icing a muscle spasm contracts the muscle fibers, so they would hurt intensely. On the other hand, heat improves the circulation, soothes and relaxes the muscles by carrying away toxins and bringing in healing oxygen. Heat can comfort a back or neck strain, especially if it has been persisting for some time. When you use a heat pack, wrap it in a towel and check the temperature so it doesn’t burn the skin. When not to use heat Don’t use heat if you have a painful, red or swollen joint. This increases circulation so that fluid collects, worsening the swelling and stretching or compressing the nerves and surrounding healthy tissue. This makes it still more painful. You’d be better off icing it.

When to use neither heat nor ice Whether you use hot or cold packs, be aware that you can damage your skin and deeper tissues by careless use. Don’t use it if you have an open or infected wound. If the circulation or sensation level is poor, as in diabetes, ice and heat could cause the skin to break down, get infected and worse. But in ordinary injuries, ice and heat provide inexpensive, non-toxic pain relief. Visit us for more help with using ice or heat. We’ll speed up your recovery and get you moving more easily.

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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to keep your body strong and flexible...

PRONE HIP EXTENSION While lying face down with your knee straight, slowly raise up your leg off the ground. Alternate legs and repeat 8 times.

PIRIFORMIS STRETCH While lying on your back, hold your knee with your opposite hand and draw your knee up and over towards your opposite shoulder.

Relieves aches & pains in lower body

Helps Low Back Pain

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Know Someone Struggling With Aches & Pains? REFER A FRIEND

Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following?

• Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely

• Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

Give the gift of health! We provide relief from pain through Physical Therapy and offer the Metabolic Program at NO EXTRA CHARGE to our patients! Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a FREE Pain or Injury Assessment.

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