Mayfield: Don’t Ignore Back Pain

Mayfield: Don’t Ignore Back Pain

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

WHY EVERYONE SHOULD CHOOSE A PRIVATE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE

Whether your doctor has recommended post- surgical physical therapy or you are visiting a physical therapist after an accident or injury, there is a temptation to travel to the hospital where you are treated for therapy. After all, if your surgeon or doctor trusts the physical therapists there, why shouldn’t you? The truth is, there are wonderful physical therapists in hospital settings all over the country, but with the rising cost of health care, more and more people are looking for ways to receive the therapy they need at a lower cost. As it turns out, all of the assistance you need with exceptional therapists at a lower price tag can often be found in a private physical therapy practice. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy published a study a few years ago on the difference in care someonereceives in thehospital versus what they receive in a private practice.

,l;’ Nationwide, 34 percent of physical therapists have a private practice while 21 percent are employed by a hospital outpatient or other health system. What researchers found was that there was no statistically significant difference between the care you might receive at the hospital where you had your surgery or were seen after an accident and the care you would receive in a private practice. What they did find was that it simply costs more to treat patients in a hospital. Those costs are then passed on to the patient. Fortunately, you have the right to choose where you receive physical therapy. If your doctor has recommended physical therapy for you, let Mayfield Physical Therapy help you return to an active healthy lifestyle. Contact us today.

Source: https://www.jospt.org/doi/pdf/10.2519/jospt.2014.5224

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“6 Conditions Your Back May be Enduring!” • Will Your Back Hurt As You Get Older? • Healthy Recipe • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Sudoku Puzzle DON’T IGNORE BACK PAIN INSIDE:

Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? If so, you are not alone. Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment.There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones:

and down the sides of the spinal column, are the major muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/bladder control. Medication and Bed Rest Most lower back pain sufferers try over the counter drugs and bed rest. However, most self-remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, bed rest is the wrong thing to do, because it can weaken the spinal muscles further. Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common activities such as lifting, bending or squatting. Most of us sit too much and this contributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a healthy back. Schedule an appointment with a back pain specialist. Call (440) 442-7111 today!

BRADLEY JENKINS PT, DPT

1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. Pain, numbness and tingling can be felt down in different parts of the leg. 2. Sciatica: This comes from compression of the sciatic nerve by a muscle called the piriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord. 4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles and tendons. The rows of muscles that run up

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WILL YOUR BACK HURT AS YOU GET OLDER?

If you think that growing older automatically leads to back pain, here’s some great news; it doesn’t! Many people suffer from pain, yet, they still believe their aches and pains are a natural part of aging. They’re not.

Back pain is primarily caused by four main factors: • Spinal muscle weakness • Poor muscle or joint movement • Poor posture • Lack of spinal or pelvic muscle coordination

Treating the Cause of Your Back Pain The goal of our SPINE program is to find the root cause of your pain and correct it, not just treat the symptoms. By treating the root cause of the pain, you can achieve faster, long-lasting results. We provide the most advanced and effective treatments to each of our patients in a caring, friendly environment. Our highly trained and skilled physical therapists use proven hands-on therapy techniques to help people of all ages become free of pain and get back to the activities they enjoy. If your back pain prevents you from standing for long periods, bending down to pick up objects, or getting up and down from the floor to play with your children or grandchildren it’s time to come to Mayfield Physical Therapy and restore your quality of life. Knowing the Right Expert to Help You PhysicalTherapists are medical musculoskeletal specialists, meaning we are the experts when it comes to the movement of the body and how the muscles, joints and skeletal structure work with one another.

Effective physical therapy experts recognize that the best treatments are not modalities that depend solely on ultrasound, cold or heat therapy, but rather a skilled hands-on approach to examination and treatment. Studies have proven that manual therapy and specific exercises produce better and faster results than traditional exercise based therapy. If you are suffering with back pain or know someone who is, call us today to discover how we can finally help you become pain-free and get back to the activities you enjoy. After all, you’re as young as you feel! Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call Today! 440-442-7111 STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides. Strengthens Lower Back www.simpleset.net Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.

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Healthy Recipe

PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

CARROT, GINGER & LIME SOUP

• 1-inch chunk ginger root, juiced • 1/2 large avocado • 1/2 ear of fresh organic, non-GMO raw corn

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup fresh carrot juice • Juice of 1 lime

“Three miles with hills in the books this morning. Brad Jenkins said he would get me back and he has. I have no soreness or pain.” – Rick P. I have no soreness or pain!

DIRECTIONS Pour the carrot, lime, ginger juice in a blender and add the avocado. Blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and top the soup with fresh raw corn, shaved off the cob.

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ATTENTION Back Pain Sufferers!

DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE

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At Mayfield Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Mayfield Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury

We can help:

1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

• Decrease your pain • Increase your strength • Increase your activity level

• Increase your flexibility • Improve your health • Get back to living

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