Burlingame: Effective Hip & Knee Pain Relief

Burlingame: Effective Hip & Knee Pain Relief

NEWSLETTER

“EnjoyThe Change Of SeasonsPain-free!” KNEE AND HIP PAIN RELIEF

Mark Twain once said that growing old is an issue of “mind over matter,” but if you struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Hip and knee pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you to move slower and leaving you with pain that becomesmore difficult to cope with, step after step. (continued inside)

NEWSLETTER

“Stretch As If You Never Had Pain!” KNEE AND HIP PAIN RELIEF

INSIDE: WhoNeedsPhysicalTherapy? HealthyRecipe RelieveKneePainInMinutes PatientSuccessSpotlight

There is an endless list of reasons as to why knee or hip pain may develop, from a slip or fall-related accident to a sports injury or even a car accident. Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late! When an injury develops, seeking the support of a physical therapist is the bestcourseofaction.Workingwithaphysical therapistsoonafteran injury developscanhelpreduceyourrecovery timeand improveyourability tocope with the pain and discomfort by introducing you to targeted exercises and stretchingtechniquesthatcanenhanceyourabilitytorecoverfromthe injury. When you are dealing with a knee or hip injury, every step requires more effort than typical. This can really drain your energy level as you attempt to go about doing even basic tasks, such as taking care of your home or walking around the office.

What Can Physical Therapy Do to Help? Physical therapy is not a one-stop cure-all for pain management. This is a long-termsolutiontopainandsufferingthroughtheuseoftargetedexercises and stretching techniques that are designed to strengthen the targeted areas and help the body recover and heal. By identifying the exact points on thebody thatarenotmovingas theyought tobe, it ispossible tomakea plan to increaseflexibility,motion,strengthandeven improvecoordination. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say goodbye to that hip and knee pain! . Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 650-692-4811 today!

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WHO NEEDS PHYSICAL THERAPY?

Are you moving like you should be? Your hips and knees are essential to everyday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking or running, you need your hips and knees in great shape. Sometimes, when your hips and knees are in pain, it can cause you to change the way that you are moving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints. If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, thenyoumayneed to improveyourflexibilityand joint rangeofmotion, and physical therapy could be helpful. • In a sitting position, can you comfortably cross your legs, leaving your ankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee constantly must be lower than the other, then this may be indicative of knee concerns that could be addressed with physical therapy. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physical therapy may be helpful in improving your range of motion. • Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physical therapy may be able to improve balance and coordination.

The goal of any physical therapy program is to restore range of motion and improveflexibilityandstrengthwhilereducing thegeneralexperienceofpain. Unfortunately, hip and knee injuries often tend to linger. Every movement reliessoheavilyon thehipsandknees that itmakes itdifficult toallow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises thatsupport the jointswithprecisemovements thathelp reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. Call today to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help! 650-692-4811

Healthy Recipe ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

INGREDIENTS • 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar • Kosher/sea salt to taste • Black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Coat the acorn squash halves with the brown sugar mixture and season with salt and pepper. Place the acorn squash halves cut side down on the prepared pan. Roast for 30 minutes, flip the squash over and brush with juices from the pan. Continue roasting for about 20 minutes or until tender.

ATTENTION Joint Pain Sufferers!

Do You Have Difficulty Bending Or Reaching?

We can help:

• Increase your flexibility • Improve your health • Get back to living

• Decrease your pain • Increase your strength • Increase your activity level

Patient Success Spotlight

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“I’ve been going here for the past month, and have had great progress with my knee injury. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable with the best practices, ways to care for my knee, and get about my regular day without exacerbating my injury. The office was well equipped with various devices and exercise machines that added a lot of variety to my weekly visits. Parking was also very easy here. I always looked forward to coming here and highly recommend this place!” - Marty L. I always looked forward to coming here!

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IT BAND STRETCH - SIDELYING Lie on your side. Pull ankle of upper leg back as if stretching your quad. Put the ankle of your lower leg on the outside of your knee. Apply pres- sure downwards to feel a stretch along the side of your thigh. Hold for 5 seconds repeat 6 times on each side. Stretches Knees www.simpleset.net

Do you or someone you know have hip, knee, or leg pain? As a current or past patient, you have access to this valuable information, atyour fingertips. Start feeling better today in the privacy of your home. Go to www.burlingametherapeutic. com, and scroll down to the middle of the page foryour free download.This is the easiest way to get this information to our patients. Download and share with friends and family today!

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