PeakMotion: Arthritis Pain Relief

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

May, 2019

LET’S PLAY SOME BASEBALL!

Spring is here and that means its time for baseball! Once again, Peak Motion is proud to be a sponsor of Camas Little League. This year, as a clinic we are sponsoring the Cardinals, a Camas Majors baseball team. As a family Mike and Kristin are big supporters of youth sports and are heavily involved in the Camas Little League. Mike is the President of Camas Little League as well as a coach on Mason’s majors baseball team. Kristin is an assistant coach on Madison’s minors softball team. If you are looking for us on a Spring evening, you might try the baseball/softball fields!

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

May, 2019

OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP

INSIDE: • How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoarthritis? • FREE Screening • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe

As we all age, our bodies experience a certain “wear and tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict. ThemostcommonareasofOsteoarthritisare found in the fingers, hips, knees, and spine. These are all joints that we use excessively, even in our daily lives. Just think - by the time you lift yourself out of bed, shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and prepare to begin your day, you’ve already used these joints a multitude of times. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that pain can occur in them over time. If you believe you may be experiencing Osteoarthritis, give one of our physical therapists a call today to discuss pain relief. Why do we experience Osteoarthritis? While it is true that Osteoarthritis is most common in older folks, that is not always necessarily the case. It is possible that

Osteoarthritis can present itself in younger adults, especially if they areprone toweak joints, poordieting, or if theyaren’tveryactive.Yourcartilageworkshard to protectyour jointsbyabsorbing thenaturalshocks that yourbodyexperiencesonadailybasis.Therefore,much ofyour likelihood regardingOsteoarthritis isdependent upon thephysicalandnutritional lifestylesyoupartake in. Joint alignment can alter and the muscles around a joint can weaken over time, causing the cartilage to shift or thin. As cartilage wears down, Osteoarthritis becomes much more common. As Osteoarthritis progresses, more symptoms can arise. The most common symptoms are: • Joint pain. • Swelling or tenderness in or around the joint(s). • Inflammation or flare-ups of pain in the joint(s) after use. • Feeling stiff after sitting or laying down for prolonged periods of time, especially when getting up in the morning. •Crepitus -also referred toasa “crackingorcrunching” feelingwhenmoving the joint(s),or thesoundofbone rubbing on bone.

Patient Success SPOTLIGHT

Restored my full range of motion! "Before coming to Peak Motion, I had poor mobility in my shoulder and pain making certain movements. The program that I was given restored my full range of motion and reduced my pain to zero. I have been able to engage in all athletic activities without worrying about whether or not my shoulder will hold up.” - Coby C.

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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP OSTEOARTHRITIS?

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have arthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti-inflammatory and pain medications will help for the time being, they are very much a short-term solution. Physical therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long- term pain relief solution. Occupational therapy will also help in learning to use your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis. Our physical therapists are trained to help you with joint alignment, stability, muscle regeneration, and most importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility. Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains - physical therapy can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering from Osteoarthritis, give us a call today - we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life.

Sources:

https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/

Professionals/WhatIsOT/PA/Facts/Arthritis%20fact%20sheet.pdf https://www.arthritis.org/

HEALTHY RECIPE

Veggie Burrito Bowl

INGREDIENTS • 1 (3.5 oz) brown rice • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp ground cumin • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 3/4 tsp kosher salt • 1 (15 oz) can unsalted black beans • 1 tbsp chopped chipotle chiles

• 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped • 1 1/3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage • 3 oz queso fresco, crumbled • 1 ripe avocado, peeled & sliced

DIRECTIONS Cook brown rice according to package directions. Drain. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add cumin and garlic; cook 1 1/2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Partially drain black beans. Place beans and remaining liquid in a small saucepan; stir in chipotle chiles and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring bean mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and jalapeño; toss to combine. Combine remaining11/2 teaspoonsoil, remaining11/2 teaspoons juice,andcabbage; tosswell.Dividerice mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls. Divide bean mixture, tomato mixture, cabbage mixture, cheese, and avocado evenly over rice.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

More Patient Success

“Before coming to Peak Motion I was having pain walking and going up and down stairs. It was also painful to sit for extended periods. Each week of PT my pain improved. The Peak Motion staff were great about adjusting the routine each week and paying attention to my pain level. I haven’t had knee and back pain for 2 weeks and am looking forward to a continuous improvement on my own.Thank you all so much.” - Rachel F. I haven’t had knee and back pain for 2 weeks!

At Peak Motion 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 Peak Motion 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

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

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Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late. Attention Pain Sufferers!

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

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