Pro-Active PT: Relieving Low Back Hip and Knee Arthritis

Pro-Active PT: Relieving Low Back Hip and Knee Arthritis

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CHRIS DRIEDRIC, PHYSICAL THERAPIST Getting To Know The Benton Physical Therapy Team

When asked what his favorite part of the job is he says “The opportunity to help people, seeing the improvements and strides they make everyday to achieve their goal of returning back to their normal activities is why I love what I do.” - Chris Driedric

Chris is a current resident of Little Rock, AR. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with his degree in Physical Therapy. Chris is a former All-American collegiate athlete. In his spare time he likes to exercise, spend time outdoors and just be with friends and family. When he can he likes to donate his time to the local Humane Society. One day he would love to visit Australia. Chris joined our company in August of 2015. Chris has a patient based focus to care, helping people return to doing the things they love is one of his favorite parts of the job.

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• Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes

If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million North American adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. Ifyouhaveregularachesandpains,keepreading.Wehaveasolution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by:

Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerativearthritis—orosteoarthritis—isthemostcommonkindofarthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis and Physical Therapy Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical intervention may eventually be needed. During physical therapy, the individual is trained to reach maximum mobility. They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, post-op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life.

• Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout

https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php | https://www. arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis.php | https://www.arthritis- health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back-and-hip-arthritis-pain | https://www.arthritis-health.com/ blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain

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CAN DRY NEEDLING HELP YOU?

What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling involves inserting a tiny monofilament needle in a muscle or muscles in order to release shortened bands of muscles and decrease trigger point activity. This can help resolve pain and muscle tension, and will promote healing. This is not traditional Chinese Acupuncture, but is instead a medical treatment that relies on a medical diagnosis to be effective. Dry Needling is a valuable and effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Patients with the following symptoms may benefit from this treatment:

Depending on your level of soreness, heat, ice, or gentle stretching is recommended after having the procedure done.

It takes 2 minutes to 72 hours for the lesions to heal. Once you feel that moment of healing, email us so we can determine what type of responder you are and when we should see you again. What does it cost? Dry Needling is a procedure which requires additional equipment, expertise and liability, and in most cases is NOT covered by health insurance. As a result, this service is provided on a self pay basis. Please contact one of our 3 locations to find out more information. What is the difference between Acupuncture and Dry Needling? Acupuncture and dry needling, while using the same needle types, are two very different treatments. Traditional Acupuncture is used for the diagnosis and treatment of pathological conditions including visceral and systemic dysfunction, while dry needling is used for the assessment and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes and dysfunction due to myofascial trigger points, tension areas, muscle spasms, and/or increased tonicity. Dry Needling is a form of therapy that is designed to alleviate symptoms from Trigger Points or muscle spasms. For more information or if you would like to know if Dry Needling is a good treatment option for you, please call us today!

• Muscle Strains • Tendonitis • Osteoarthritis • Bursitis

• Decrease Mobility • Headaches • Chronic Pain

What to expect from treatment? Most patients report being sore after the procedure. The soreness is described as muscle soreness over the area treated and into the areas of referred symptoms. Typically, the soreness lasts between a few hours and two days. Recommendations vary depending on the amount of soreness you have and on the individual response to treatment, but may include applying heat or ice over the area, gentle stretches and modifications of activities. We also recommend drinking a lot of fluids/water to prevent any excessive amounts of soreness. Like any treatment, there are possible complications. While complications are rare in occurrence, they are real and must be considered prior to giving consent for treatment. Side effects to be expected after the treatment include: muscle soreness of the treated area, fatigue, slight dizziness although all of these are minimal.

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