Global PT: Overcome Back Pain

Global PT: Overcome Back Pain

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Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? OVERCOME BACKPAIN

Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you. Why do you have Back Pain? Back pain occurs for a number of reasons, but has a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the spinal and core muscles of the trunk • Poor posture and strain on the spine with slouched sitting • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine with poor lifting

• Limited flexibility of the spine, hips and muscles of the thighs • Poor coordination of the abdominal, pelvic and back muscles

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HOWTO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK

Most people don’t seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer with a nagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people feel that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. Now Here Are Some Easy Solutions to Back Pain Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our spine specialists can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Call us today to learn more about our Spine Program and say good-bye to that aching back.

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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

I was pain free for the first time in over four years. I can’t wait to go back again and again! “ I have had excruciating pain for over four years in my back at only age 20. I went to countless doctors and all they said was ‘take Tylenol.’ I go to Ralph and in one hour, he performed dry needling and I was pain free for the first time in over four years. I can’t wait to go back again and again!” – Mackinzie B.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHTS Ralph McFarland, PT

Ralph McFarland P.T. has been a physical therapist for over 25 years with vast knowledge in treating myofascial pain. He is certified in The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy MDT. He is also certified in Integrative Dry Needling

focusing on the treatment of chronic pain & performance enhancement . Most recently he became a certified in the Graston Technique

which enables him to address chronic pain in various different ways. Ralph always believes in providing quality efficient care to his clients. In his free time he loves spending time with his family .

Jo Ann Mongrain, OT Jo Ann Mongrain, MOTR/L earned a Master of Occupational Therapy from Baker College Center for Graduate Studies of Flint, Michigan. She has clinical experience in a variety of outpatient settings including hand therapy, pediatrics,

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traumatic brain injuries, and orthopedics. Inspired by her mentors, she is passionate about helping

individuals of all ages to be independent as possible no matter what their limitations are. Jo Ann learned early in her career to say, “I will persevere and never give up”. This life lesson is passes on to her clients while meeting individualized goals and increasing their quality of life. Jo Ann enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and friends. She looks forward each spring and summer for new adventures in hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, and traveling. Additionally, she looks forward to planting flowers each spring and working in her gardens.

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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to relieve low back pain...

LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Do this for a minute and then rest. Repeat 3 times.

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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION TO START PHYSICAL THERAPY? NO, you don’t. Although we see many patients sent directly by their physician, in the state of Michigan, a licensed physical therapist may begin the physical therapy process by performing a full physical therapy evaluation. We will verify benefits for you so that you can get started right away. YOU CAN START NOW CALL TODAY!