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N E W S L E T T E R HIP, KNEE AND LEG PAIN Move Like You’re Seventeen Again!

INSIDE :

• What Are The Symptoms? • Patient Success Spotlight

• Relieve Pain In Minutes • Benefits Of Massage Therapy

Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight.They work inclosecoordination,givingus themobilitywe need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Peak Orthopedic Physical

Therapy has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. See chart to the right>> While some causes are more severe than others, a physician can identify each. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilage may wear down, reducing the “buffer” between bones. In some cases, limited blood flowmay cause bone tissue death, or necrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and immobilized joints, the condition may be severe.

Many causes for pain is the legs most likely are: • Arthritis

• Dislocation • Hip fracture • Sprains and strains • Tendonitis • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer

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Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.

Stretches Tight Muscles

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KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 5 times.

While leg pain is noticeable by a slew of symptoms, several stick out. Aching or stiffness around the hip, groin, back or thigh may be a sign of deeperproblems.Adecreased rangeofmotioncanalsobeasignofdeeper problems which may later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivitycancontribute to immobility—and laterpain. Ifyou’re limping, lurchingorareexperiencingbadbalance,contactaphysician.While some hip, knee and leg pains go away, those lasting longer than several months may be hinting at a deeper issue. How Physical Therapy Can Help In many cases, physical therapy can help patients increase leg mobility. In doing so, they can stretch, flex and strengthen the muscles responsible for support. If a joint appears deformed, or if sudden swelling occurs, contact a physician immediately. Agoodphysical therapyprogramcanassistwithpost-operation treatment, too. Ifyou’veundergonetreatmentforosteoporosis,dislocationorafracture, your therapist can help you reclaim full mobility—and a healthy lifestyle. From start to finish, we’re dedicated to your ongoing wellness. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here tohelp,andwehaveyearsofexperiencebackingevery therapyoption. Contact us today, and tell us about your symptoms. Sources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050684 https://www.everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/hip-pain-and-your-body.aspx https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/knees-and-hips-a-troubleshooting-guide-to-knee-and- hip-pain WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

FREE SCREENING We can help you: • Naturally relieve aches and pain. • Increase your strength. • Be more active with your friends and family. Do you want a natural solution to your pain?

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Patient Success Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Jamie Thomson, PT, DPT Jamie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from California State University of Long Beach with an emphasis in exercise science. She went on to earn her Physical Therapy Doctorate in 2013 from the University of St. Augustine in San Diego, where she graduated with honors. She also completed specialized training in Graston Technique and is a qualified Graston Technique Provider. Thomson’s in-depth training in soft tissue and manual therapy techniques, combined with her solid knowledge of kinesiology and exercise science, make her a well-rounded and exceptional physical therapist. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, she worked as a certified sport massage therapist for5years,specializing indeepsoft tissue treatment,andworking with professional athletes ranging from our local AVP beach volleyball players to NBA and MLB players. Born and raised in the South Bay, Dr.Thomson played competitive sports all her life. She competed in softball at the collegiate level and continues to participate in local recreational adult sporting leagues. Dr. Thomson became interested in physical therapy after completing an extensive courseof therapy as a teenager to rehabilitatea complicated ankle fracture sustained while playing soccer. “I came here with a pretty serious knee issue that limited me from doing almost all physical activity. After the consultation and suggested therapy by the therapists, I can now get back to the physical activities I so much enjoy and get my life back. The staff was so helpful and encouraging. They are all professional, personable and very knowledgeable. I listened to their instruction and did what they told me to do on my own time. It really paid off as my knee issue has greatly improved and I can look forward to doing many activities I could not do before coming here. Most importantly, it has kept me from getting worse and possibly having surgery and for that I am very grateful to the entire staff. I highly recommend Peak Orthopedic to everyone in need of any physical therapy.“ - Robert Trevino Dr.Thomson’sphysical therapy training largely focused on manual therapy. Dr. “I can now get back to the physical activities I so enjoy and get my life back.”

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY Even the most fit and well-trained human body has its limits. Those limits are set by your muscles that move your joints and give you the strength to perform specific tasks. Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize entire large muscle groups. These muscles are attached to your bones by connective tissues called tendons, enabling them to actually move your body parts. Tougher bands of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones for added stability. These tissues (and other physical systems) are covered by yet another connective tissue called fascia. Any and all of these soft tissues can be damaged by stresses. Micro- tears in the tendons can lead to painful inflammatory problems such as tennis or golfer’s elbow. Stretched ligaments leave you with debilitating sprains. Distortions or adhesions (areas of scar tissue) in the fascia can severely limit motion in other tissues. You may develop these problems because your soft tissues were too tight beforehand. Massage therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of tension and stress in the muscles and joints, either as a result of tension buildup from mental stress or from physical challenges.

Massage therapy is proven to: • Alleviate tension • Reduce pain • Improve flexibility and range of motion • Alleviate tension headaches • Reduce depression and anxiety • Boost your immune system

Please contact Peak Orthopedic PhysicalTherapy to learn more about the different types of massage and how this therapy method may best be incorporated into your health and wellness routine.