APM: Helping Aches & Pains

APM: Helping Aches & Pains

MAKE 2020 A YEAR FREE FROMACHES & PAINS NEWSLETTER Health & Wellness Newsletter (520) 296-8513

INSIDE: • Reduce Aches & Pains At Home • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Discover How To Live Pain- free

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START THE NEWYEAR BY RESOLVING YOUR ACHES & PAINS

Whether you have back pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Applied Physical Medicine can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (520) 296-8513 today! are struggling with aches and pains, just like you. What may surprise you even more is how many people are coping with those pains without doing anything productive about it. How to Deal with Aches and Pains. Pain medications can reduce the severity of aches and pains for a little while, but they don’t do anything to resolve the issue. There are things that you can do at home that can alleviate your aches and pains, helping to reduce the severity of your discomfort while also reducing the likelihood that the pain will return. Don’t just complain about those aches and pains. Start doing something about them.

Discussing Aches & Pains with Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT.

Dear Valued Client,

Everyone develops aches and pains from time to time. After a long day out in the sun, or after an afternoon of trying to keep up with household chores, sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us.

NOAH ABRAHAMS PT, DPT

Whether it is a lingering ache in your back, feet that feel swollen and tired after a long day in your shoes, or a crick in your neck that just won’t go away, dealing with aches and pains can really take a toll on your overall feeling of wellbeing. If you stopped and asked around, you’d be amazed to see how many people

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REDUCE ACHES &PAINS AT HOME

1. Use hot and cold therapy appropriately to reduce inflammation. After a good workout or a day of doing chores out in the yard, your muscles will likely feel sore. Apply ice directly to the area that hurts on and off for 20 minutes at a time during the first 24-72 hours after the pain develops. After that, consider soaking in hot water, such as taking a warm bath, to further soothe your muscles. 2. Don’t underestimate the power of resting! Your body relies on sleep just as much as your brain. You need to get plenty of sleep to keep your stress level at a minimum—and that includes your physical stress level. Aim to sleep between 7-9 hours every night.The more activity you engage in, the more sleep you need. 3. Keep your body in good shape with regular exercise. It may seem counterintuitive to cut down on pain by moving more, but exercise is a really good way to reduce aches and pains. When you exercise every day, you are able to train your muscles for more movement, and thereby reduce aches and pains. Keeping active, staying rested, and being smart with hot and cold therapy create a trifecta for healthy management of aches and pains, but they aren’t going to solve the bigger problems. When aches and pains start to grow severe, or chronic, then it is time to reach out to a professional for support. Physical therapy is the best way to reduce aches and pains because it takes into account a combination of active and passive strategies to help tackle the cause of your pain.

Why Physical Therapy? There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may start feeling aches and pains. Muscle pain will occur whenever your muscles start to grow. To build more muscle mass, your muscles have to stretch, and lactic acid can pour into the lining of your muscles to cause a burning sensation. More movement will push that acid out, helping you to experience relief, and in time your muscles will develop increased elasticity, and the burning won’t be so severe. Build-up of tension from stress or overuse, and muscle pain from poor posture can also contribute to regular pain. A physical therapist can take a comprehensive assessment to help determine what may be the primary cause behind your aches and pains. Working with a physical therapist can help you develop a new approach to managing your aches and pains. Your physical therapy program will likely take into account strategies like hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, guided stretching and targeted movements to help you experience ongoing relief from regular discomfort. Give us a call so we can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains.

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Hello all, Dr. Noah Abrahams here, as the year is starting new you should too! Now that all of the holiday travels are coming to an end some of the clinics biggest topics are about aches and pains from long trips. I would like to help get you back on track and kick off a healthy New Year’s resolution with less aches and pains. As always we never want you to ignore something that could be getting worse. Here are some suggestions for you to help address some of the post holiday aches. 1 Sleep. Sleep is important for your body to recover. Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night; you will be much happier, more relaxed, and have less pain. 2. Diet. It’s important to give your body the nutrition it needs to function, eating lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and some starches at every meal to keep a balance in your nutrition. Above all else, drink 100oz of water a day. You must hydrate.

3. Don’t wait for PT. The second you feel something may not be right is the second you call and come in for a visit. After you have done these things, or if you cannot do these things, then contact us to get and get help with your pain. I don’t want you to be in pain, and frankly, the best thing we can do is the class 4 laser. The laser will reduce inflammation, and improve mobility of the tissues. Basically, it is the fast pass at Disneyland. Shoot us a text at 520.296.8513 to get in ASAP. Contact us for a FREE laser exploratory visit! (520) 296-8513

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Patient Success Spotlight

DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

At Applied Physical Medicine, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Applied Physical Medicine 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

Noah and the staff are first class! “I have been rehabbing with Noah and his staff for the past 4 months. I had to have a prior knee replacement surgery redone and Noah and his team have helped me regain my balance and strength. The staff listened to all my concerns. They put together a top-notch rehab program so that I can hit the open road once again in my RV. Noah and the staff are first class. They truly make you feel like family and genuinely care about helping you succeed in the rehabilitation process. I’m very happy with APM. Thank you all for helping me regain my confidence in walking again.” - Randy S.

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SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times.

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Welcome Our Newest Physical Therapist DR. BLAKE G. MORELAND, PT, DPT

Hello there! My name is Dr. Blake G. Moreland, PT, DPT. I have been a licensed Physical Therapist for more than 3 years and have been a part of the Tucson community since January of 2018. Born and raised in Carson City, NV, I also spent many years in the pacific northwest. I received my bachelor’s degree in biology from Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, WA in May of 2013 and completed my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University- Glendale, AZ in May of 2016. I have a diverse practice background that includes experience with school system-based pediatrics, advanced wound care, geriatrics, balance rehab, and orthopedics. I am also currently a certified Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and guest lecturer on the faculty of the PT program at Midwestern University. Having been a 4-year college soccer player at the NCAA Division II level, working with active people and athletes has always been a passion of mine. As of 2019, I am certified in perineural dry- needling through the Institute of Manual & Integrative Therapy out of Casa Grande, AZ. Helping folks get back to training hard, performing at a high level, and participating in activities they enjoy fuel my thirst for ongoing education, clinical experience, and growth as a Physical Therapist. When I’m not treating patients, you can find me playing soccer around town, attending concerts and live theater, and spending quality time with my wonderful dog, Midnight. I look forward to meeting with you, working with you, and helping you achieve your specific goals!

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