Choice Therapy_Hibbing_Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

Choice Therapy_Hibbing_Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

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

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

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

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 whenbackpainarises. Before they know it, theyhaveabigproblem. Theymight assumenothing— except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. YOUR BACK PAIN RECOVERY IS HERE You Can Live Your Life Again

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

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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.

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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

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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS

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 to Schedule an Appointment or Free Screening Today!

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.

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HIBBING HAPPENINGS:

NEW NAME, SAME GREAT THERAPIST! Our Speech Language Pathologist Hailey married her sweetheart Thomas Becker on 2/8/2020. We would like to take this opportunity to officially re-introduce Hailey Becker, SLP! Hailey has been with us since October of 2017 and Choice Therapy couldn’t be happier for the newlyweds! CAN COLLECTION Our compassionate Office Assistant Andi B has set up a can collection bin in our Hibbing clinic to collect aluminum cans. The pop & sparkling water cans collected will be donated to the local Hibbing animal shelter. Range Regional Animal Rescue collects cans to gain funds for our furry friends! If you would like to donate to RRAR you can contact them at: (218) 262-1900

ALLISON BOTTOMS, MPT

Allison Bottoms earned her Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy fromGrand Valley State University in 2004. She has spent the last 15 years of her career working as a PT in the Hibbing area. Allison has received specialized training in manual therapy for the spine and extremities, including the use of myofascial release, joint mobilization, muscle energy, neuralmobilization, and craniosacral therapy. She treats patients with a variety of orthopedic issues, including those suffering fromback pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ disorder, vertigo, and post- concussive symptoms. She enjoys using her skills to help patients regain the ability to move without pain, especially for those who have given up hope of regaining their normal, healthy lifestyle.

HEALTHY RECIPE CARROT, GINGER, LIME RAW SOUP

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING!

“They have the best therapists and provide “top shelf” customer service!” – Kim H. “People at the desk are welcoming and helpful. Allison in the bomb! Jen too, everyone is friendly.” -Carol S. “The therapists are amazing and the front desk staff is always so warm and helpful.” - Leanne J,

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup fresh carrot juice • Juice of 1 lime • 1-inch chunk ginger root, juiced • 1/2 large avocado • 1/2 ear of fresh corn

DIRECTIONS Pour the carrot, lime, ginger juice in a blender and add the avocado. Blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and top the soup with fresh raw corn, shaved off the cob.

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