Choice Therapy_Bemidji_Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

Choice Therapy_Bemidji_Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

YOUR HEALTH N E W S L E T T E R

ALSO INSIDE

Back Pain Prevention • Staff Spotlight Exercise Essentials • What Patients Are Saying

YOUR HEALTH N E W S L E T T E R

Jamie Drevlow DPT Bob Connor - Bemidji Resident TJ Knowles, PTA

YOUR BACK PAIN RECOVERY IS HERE You Can Live Your Life Again

Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine, and nerve damage. As one of themost common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. populationwill suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. TheAmericanPhysical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: • Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. Theymight assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause.

Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy andmedication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help. If you’re suffering from back pain, call Choice Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

Sources http://www.apta.org/

https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet

www.choicetherapy1.com

TJ Knowles, PTA Bob Connor - Bemidji Resident

BACK PAIN PREVENTION

control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist for back pain, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you!

A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back.

•

LIFT PROPERLY You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your abs on and back straight. Lift with your leg muscles and gluteals, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. USE GOOD POSTURE When you are standing, stand with heels and toes on the ground. Feel the ground through your whole foot, soft knees and abdominals on. USE STRENGTH TRAINING Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and

•

Visit www.choicetherapy1.com for more information, or call Choice Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

•

IT’S EASIER TO GET THERAPY THAN YOU THINK! Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a physician referral is not needed for physical therapy. You have Direct Access! A physical therapist is able to evaluate and treat a patient for up to 60 days without a referral. Some insurance companies are still requiring a referral for payment. It is recommended to contact your insurance company regarding “Direct Access”; or our staff will gladly assist you with this question. We can also assess your occupational and speech therapy needs. Simply call us at 218.444.8280 to Schedule an Appointment or Free Screening Today!

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS

Perform This Exercise To Relieve Back Pain In Minutes!

SIDELYING TRUNK ROTATION While lying on your side with your arms out-stretched in front of your body, slowly twist your upper body to the side and rotate your spine. Your arms and head should also be rotating along with the spine as shown. Follow your hand with your eyes. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side.

www.simpleset.net

Call (218) 444-8280 at Bemidji or visit our website at www.choicetherapy1.com to schedule your appointment or free screening today!

Staf f Spot l ight

Gifts of Hope Gift Certificates Program for Bemidji Choice Therapy Sold Out! Congratulations to our patients that bought the sixty, $40 gift certificate for $20. We are thrilled for your cost savings on your out of pocket expenses. Thank you Bemidji Alliance for supporting several locally owned businesses in the Bemidji area, like Choice Therapy. Your certificates program is a true testament to your Mission: The Bemidji Alliance is a partnership of the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Bemidji, the Bemidji Downtown Alliance and Greater Bemidji. We have a singular focus: to align our organizations to effectively build a prosperous greater Bemidji community. Choice Therapy is also grateful for the BIG of your Gifts of Hope Fund Donors. To learn more about the Bemidji Alliance and the Gifts of Hope Fund go to: https://bemidjialliance.org/

JAMIE DREVLOW DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Jamie Drevlow is originally fromGwinner, North Dakota. She attended North Dakota State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. She went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2017. Jamie enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, watching or playing sports, and reading. Specialties: • Manual Therapy • Orthopedic

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING!

Bob Conner, Bemidji resident, had experienced over 2 months of severe back pain and needed relief. He just wanted to start walking and as a runner to enjoy his sport. Plus he had an important goal of running a 10K race in International Falls, called the Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run and it was about 8 weeks away. Back in 1982, the race day, record low temperature was -72 degrees F with the windchill, Bob needed to be in great condition to run come race day. Bob had run this race every year for the past 39 years and he wasn’t about to miss the 2020 event, as it was the milestone 40th year of the race! A massage therapist referred him to Choice Therapy to get the help he needed. Bob worked with Choice Therapy physical therapist, Jamie Drevlow, and found immediate relief after just one treatment. Jamie and physical therapist assistant, TJ Knowles teamed up with Bob to create a comprehensive treatment plan utilizing both of

their therapy strengths to help Bob achieve his goals in a very short period of time so he would be ready to run the 10K race. They expected him to work hard! With a lot of determination and sticking to his therapy plan, he was able to regain his health and get back to running and every day activities. As they say in International Falls at the Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run, “Only The Bold Run The Cold”® Bob completed the race on January 18th, being the only participant to complete every event, and is enjoying life. His hard work and determination paid off! Quote from Bob: “It’s been quite a journey! I was worried for a while with the back, but I got the relief and strengthening I needed and it all turned out alright, thanks to Jamie and TJ at Choice Therapy.”

Visit www.choicetherapy1.com to read more success stories like these, or start your success story by scheduling an appointment or free screening at Choice Therapy!