Eastern Shore PT_Living Life Without Back Pain

Eastern Shore PT_Living Life Without Back Pain

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Getting To Know The Eastern Shore PT Staff MELANIEHOBBS, OFFICE ASSISTANT

Melanie is originally fromBurtonsville, MD in Montgomery County. She graduated from Howard Community College in May of 2017 with an Office Technology Office Assistant Certificate. Melanie moved to Ocean City May of this year. She is trying to get acclimated to the move down here and life in Ocean City. Melanie started working at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy in October 2017. She is probably the first person you will see when you arrive at ESPT (Eastern Shore Physical Therapy). She often is the one who answers the phones at ESPT. If you need to schedule an appointment Melanie is the one to help you. Every year Melanie participates in the Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park which raises money for Special Olympics. During her free time Melanie enjoys swimming, watching the Redskins, or spending time with her boyfriend, family, and friends.

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN “Continue Moving Without Fear Of Pain!”

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• Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain? • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Upcoming Workshop • Patient Success Spotlight

ATTENTION: DO YOU SUFFER WITH BACK PAIN? January 20TH 10AM FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP Contact our office to register! (410) 641-2900

increases strength and flexibility of the muscles, aiding in healing through increased blood flow to the affected area. It has also been found that exercise and aerobic activity, like walking, assists in bringing nutrients to structures in the spine. Some of these structures, like the discs between your vertebrae, have a poor blood supply and rely on your body’s movements and aerobic activity to circulate nutrients. When a person is inactive, less of these nutrients are able to get to the structures in the spine to keep them healthy. In our SPINE program we look at your individual health history, as well as your current mobility level and interests. Based on this, our physical therapists put together an individualized exercise program specifically for you. They will help guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. In addition to exercise, physical therapy utilizes a variety of gentle modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, massage and heat or cold therapy to help relieve muscular spasms. Our program will first relieve your pain and then provide exercises to restore your strength and instruct you in how to prevent your symptoms from recurring.

KATHLEEN WEINSTEIN PT, DPT

MARTIN WEINSTEIN PT, MPT, COMT

Discussing Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain with Martin Weinstein PT, MPT, COMT and Kathleen Weinstein PT, DPT.

Dear Valued Client,

In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to activities, has been found to be much more successful to control back pain. This allows you faster pain relief and a return to normal pain-free activities. Bed rest and inactivity have been shown to weaken muscles and bones. Whereas exercise in general,

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ARE YOUR FEET CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN? When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect.  Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were wornout.Youwouldfeeleverybumpand joltfrom theroad. Your feetand legsaremuch thesameway.Thegreater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body.

Sometimes our legs are not quite the same length due to jointreplacementsorarthriticconditions in theankle,knee, or hip. Even small differences may cause back or leg pain. Asmallheel liftcanoftenchangesymptomsdramatically. Many times tightness in the ankle can also contribute to back pain. When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer”whichcancause thespine tocurve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy.

NEW LASER MACHINE! Eastern Shore Physical Therapy is now offering laser therapy to heal your aches and pains! Call for an evaluation to see if this will help you.

“DELMARVA VISIONS” BY PATRICK HENRY

VETERAN’S DAY FUNDRAISER We raised $600 for the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Fund on November 9th at our 14 year Anniversary Party. Thanks to all who participated and supported this event!

“Delmarva Visions”: The Works of Patrick Henry January 26, 2018 – May 13, 2018

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Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body

Patient Success Spotlight

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A stress free journey!

Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle

“Lately, I’ve had to deal with a vertebral alignment issue and sciatica. Eastern Shore Physical Therapy diligently worked to help me through the healing process. Martin and Kathleen Weinstein with their courteous and professional staff made the road to recovery a stress free journey. I don’t hesitate to recommend Eastern Shore Physical Therapy to friends and family when they encounter a physiological issue. I TRUST the staff of Eastern Shore Physical Therapy.” - Patrick H.

Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.

UPCOMINGWORKSHOP FOR PATIENTS WITH BACK PAIN & SCIATICA

JANUARY 20TH 10AM

Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.

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SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH While lying on your back, hold your knee and gently pull it up towards your chest. Hold for 10 counts. Repeat 6 times on both sides. Helps Low Back Pain www.simpleset.net

By request, we’re hosting a Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Saturday, January 20th at 10AM If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn:

• How a problem in your spine can cause back pain… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

Call To Reserve Your Spot! 410.641.2900 • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake patients with back pain and sciatica make which actually stops them from improvement in pain relief… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Back Pain (and save you a ton of time and money).

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