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PhysiotherapyCenterLTD_Determining The Origin of Your Pain

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

September 2019

Determining the ORIGIN of Your Pain

Sometimes it happens when a pain develops that you can immediately identify the cause. A new pair of shoes may cause a sharp pain in your heel, or an old chair at work may cause your back to grow sore and uncomfortable as time goes on. But there are other situations in which pain develops, and the cause of the pain is unclear. (Continued inside)

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

September 2019

Determining The Origin

Different types of bodily pain can tell you different things about your body and overall bodily health. Sometimes, a pain in your arm or your leg may have little to nothing to do with an actual issue in your arm or leg. Physiotherapists are like well-trained detectives when it comes to identifying the causes of pain. A physiotherapistknows theway that thenervoussystem works,making itpossible to identify thepotentialcauses ofpain,even if thepain ismanifesting itself inanunusual or seemingly inexplicable way. Whether you are suffering from pain in your head, your back, your neck or anywhere else in your body, working withaphysiotherapistcanhelpyoufind the reliefyouare looking for. Physiotherapists are trained in identifying and treating the cause of your pain, giving you the opportunity to shift away from the ongoing use of pain medication and instead find relief from your pain with a series of strategies that include stretching, muscle building and flexibility training. Understanding Your Pain When you meet with a physiotherapist to understand where your pain may be coming from, one of the first things you’ll do is have a conversation about your pain. How long you’ve been experiencing pain, where it developed and how the pain manifests itself are all very important distinctions that can help shed some light on what may be causing your discomfort. Here are a few things you may want to consider before heading into physiotherapy: • Consider exactly where the pain occurs in your body, (Continued from outside) OF YOUR PAIN

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and research what the different parts of the body are called so that you can have an accurate and helpful conversation about your pain. For example, back pain has a lot of different differentiations, and lumbar pain (which is in the lower back) is frequently caused by factors different from what would cause upper-back or neck pain. •Howdoes thepain feelwhen itdevelops? Is ita lingering ache? Is it a sharp stab? Is it more of a tingling feeling? Each of these sensations are actually associated with different types of problems, so describing your pain appropriately may be helpful in determining the best treatment methods for your body’s needs. • What do you think may be causing the pain? Of course, it happens that a pain will develop, and you are dumbfounded as to why, but more often than not, there is something that you think could be influencing it. If thepainstartedaround thesame timeasachange in environment or life circumstances, then it is worth telling your physiotherapist about the association. Another thing to consider about your pain is whether or not it develops at particular times of the day or year. There are plenty of situations when someone begins to experience pain when the weather starts to change, and it turns out that the pain is a result of arthritis and inflammation. There are other situations in which the pain will develop as a result of prolonged sitting or the opposite — such as when things get crazy at home or at work, and you find that you are not getting as much sleep as usual. Considering any changes in your daily habits or environmental factors can be very helpful in determining what is causing your pain.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP

Regardless of where your pain is, how long you’ve been dealing with it, or how intense the pain feels, the smart thing to do when pain develops is to speak with a physiotherapist. Working with a physiotherapist can help you finally get a step ahead of your pain, finding treatment options that are designed to provide you with long-term relief instead of temporary relief frommedication. For more information about physiotherapy for overcoming bodily pain, contact us. Is your pain affecting your life? Call us today at 345-943-8700. We can help strengthen your neck and keep away future pain.

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INGREDIENTS

• Cooking spray, butter or coconut oil • 1 cup steel-cut oats • 2½ cups water • 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk

• 1 cup pumpkin • 3 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • ¼ tsp salt

DOWN 1. The property of being bent or shaped 2. A break of a bone 3. A common injury for tendons 4. A muscle group on the back of the thigh that can bend 6. What is one reason why you might go to the physiotherapist?

ACROSS 5. Quality of moving freely 7. Disruption of a joint 8. Something insideyour leg that is easily sprained or broken 9. An involuntary / automatic response to a stimulus

DIRECTIONS Coat your slow cooker with cooking spray, butter or coconut oil. Add all the ingredients into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you have a programmable slow cooker, set it to cook on low for 7 hours and then switch to warm. In the morning, give the oats a good stir as the oats will settle to the bottom. Portion into a bowl to serve and top with pecans, maple syrup and almond milk.

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PHYSIO IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY

training schedules, entertainment, accommodation, and gear/ equipment. However, with the teamwork of the coaches, team manager, equipment manager, ‘physio’ and the boys themselves, it was an easier and more fun process. I must acknowledge the parents who traveled to support their kids at the games, and even those that stayed back on the island, but still managed to send messages of encouragement and keep up with the progress of the team. Also, despite not advancing to the final/qualifying stages, the boys must be congratulated for their die-hard performance and spirit. I sensed the brotherhood and unity, working with this team, which I hope lives on and transcends to other teams. I do look forward to working with you all and more in the future. Best wishes, Reece

by Resean Reece, RPT My expressions of gratitude and congratulations are due to the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), the U-15 Boys Cayman national football coaching staff and players. This is based on our experience and accomplishments at the CONCACAF Boys’ U-15 Championship at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. It was a demanding but rewarding experience managing the boys encompassing areas of nutrition, physical health, including injury rehab and prevention,

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