Pittman_Arthritis Symptoms & How to Relieve Them Naturally

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Spring is on its way!

As spring is getting closer, we have to look back over the last couple of months. I am absolutely amazed at how wet January and February were. If I am not mistaken, we have had the most rain in history this year. I have two dogs that love to be outside. The only down side is that they love to be outside and we have had the wettest 2 months in history. I have to clean puppy paws every time they come back into the house. Luckily, I found an awesome product here locally at 3 DogBakery. It is this little siliconemiracle that washes their feet with little scrubber things and water. Before I found this gem, I would have to carry themto the bathtub EVERYTIME they came into the house. Soon the back yard will be green and we will have less mud to worry about. ANYWAY… sorry I got side tracked about the dogs. Just a little point of contention with the pups. As you all know, my kids are active. Very active. We run more that we walk. My home is just a pitstop to grab a bite, change and then off to the races. Stone is still lacrossing it. Hemade the varsity squad for Collierville. I am very proud of him. He worked really hard over the off season. Foster made the middle

school baseball team. Hewas sooo nervous. Now, the tryouts, they were horrible. 4-7 PM on a Thursday night. Not that big of a deal... right.WRONG! It was 35 degreeswith 15MPH winds and constant drizzle. Baseball is not a sport to be played in that kind of weather. Thegirls are still dancingmost everyweekend. We are so excited for them both. They have grown so much and I cannot look forward enough to the next performance. I am just really sad that this is my last year to watch Sophie dance. She graduates this spring. Onto bigger and better things for that one. Brinkley is dipping her toes into the world of Track and Field this year. She tied for the most laps at run club and ran more laps than anyone else at the Bailey Bear Boogie. We will see how she likes the formal program. For me, we are working hard to get super organized and it has been so awesome to watchmy teamcome together andmake the office run very smoothly. You should come by and see the new faces.

Jeremy

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5 Surprising Symptoms of Arthritis And How To Relieve Them Naturally Do you find yourself feeling sore and achy in one or more of your joints of your body after physical work or exercise? It is possible, that you may be experiencing the symptoms of osteoarthritis. According to the American Arthritis Association, Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting the vast majority of the population as they age. There are many reasons why people get OA, but the main one is that as we all live longer, wear and tear on the cartilage in our joints occurs, causing While the exact mechanisms of how OA starts are not known, a lifestyle of inactivity, poor diet, weakness in an area, injury, or disease can accelerate OA in people, even in young adults. Your cartilage is a shock absorber for your joints and depends on your overall health and nutrition to survive the relentless daily pounding it takes. Over time, joint alignment andmuscleweekness around a joint can significantly affect the pressure on the cartilage causing it to wear down faster. inflammation and pain after activity. Causes of Osteoarthritis

5 Symptoms of Osteoarthritis What most people are not aware of is that arthritis in the spine, knees, hips, and fingers are the most common areas for Osteoarthritis to occur. The symptoms typically come on slowly, but as the disease continues more symptoms occur such as:

1. Pain in a joint. 2. Swelling or tenderness in one or more joints. 3. Stiffness after periods of sitting or inactivity. This is especially notedwhen getting up in the morning. 4. Flare-ups of pain and inflammation after using the arthritic joint. 5. Crunching feeling or sounds of bone rubbing on bone (called crepitus) when moving the joint.

What Can Help Arthritis Pain? Many people think that once they have arthritis nothing can be done about it except take anti-inflammatory medications, supplements, and in worst Osteoarthritis Affects How You Move And Live Health Tips

case scenario prepare for a joint replacement surgery. However, what most people don’t know is that physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for OA and can help relieve symptoms significantly. Whether you have been suffering for a short or long time, a lot can be done to help joint alignment, stability, and pain. Our physical therapy focuses on addressing your individual problem, improving normal mobility, and strengthening the muscles around the joint. Different treatments are performed to relieve pain, swelling, and restore muscle balance around the affected joint. We then teach you valuable techniques on how to maintain your joint health so you can get back to the activities you enjoy. Therefore, you can have a life with less pain and more movement. Call Pittman Physical Therapy today at 901-850-5246 to find out how!

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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy body

STRAIGHT LEG RAISE Strengthens legs

PRONE HIP EXTENSION Relieves tight hips and thighs

While lying face down with your knee straight, slowly raise up leg off the ground. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs.

While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee and your toes pointedupward. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs.

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Not all exercises are appropriate for every person. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting.

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