Peak Motion: 6 Back Conditions Not To Ignore

Peak Motion: 6 Back Conditions Not To Ignore

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

October, 2017

MEET OURNEWEST PT AIDE

We are excited to welcome Brandon as our newest physical therapy aide! Here is a little bit about him to help you get to know him better. How long have you lived in the area? I am originally fromSouth Korea, and this is my 8th year to live in Oregon. I lived in NE Portland for 4 years when I was in high school and moved to Corvallis for college. Then I moved back to Portland after college. When/where did you graduate from school? I graduated from Oregon State with a kinesiology degree in June 2017. Go Beavs! What do you like best about working for Peak Motion? When I first started working at Peak Motion Physical Therapy, I was surprised by how welcoming the environment was. Every staff is very nice and friendly and it makes the workplace more enjoyable to work every day. Meeting new people and interacting with them is always fun for me.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? My favorite hobby is playing sports. Playing soccer or basketball is my favorite but I also love to try playing sports that I have never played before. I also like going hiking, camping and exploring Mother Nature.

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6 BACK CONDITIONS NOT TO IGNORE “Do You Have Proper Spine Mobility?” October, 2017

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• Will Your Back Hurt As You Get Older? • FREE Back Pain Consultation • Patient Success Spotlight • Fall Crock Pot Recipe

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 and down the sides of the spinal column, are the major musclegroupsusually involved in lowerback 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.

MIKE TEATER DPT, OCS

BRE LOHN DPT

Discussing Back Pain with Mike Teater, DPT, OCS and Bre Lohn, DPT.

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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: 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.

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“Before coming to Peak Motion, I had been unable to sit or stand for over two weeks and had severe spasms in my back. Bre and her team were very professional and caring in their treatment and always listened with concern. We just did a road trip vacation with no more numbness in my back and leg, which was amazing! They have provided me with home exercises that I will continue to further my progress. I highly recommend Peak Motion P.T.” - B. Resner No more numbness in my back and leg!

Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � 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

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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 Peak Motion 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 beter 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!

FALL CROCK POT RECIPE

Easy Hot Apple Cider

5 INGREDIENTS • 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider • 3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 teaspoon whole allspice • 1 teaspoon whole cloves • 1/3 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS In a slow cooker, combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks. Wrap allspice and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth, and add to pot. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and keep warm.

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