Kewanee: How To Take Care Of Your Back

Kewanee: How To Take Care Of Your Back

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Kewanee PT &Rehab Specialists Back Story Of JON DEBORD

On a Monday evening in early October of a year too long ago to mention, while doing a tackling drill during warm-ups before a football game, I suffered my first injury—an ankle sprain. As any athlete in Kewanee or the surrounding area did when they had an injury, I went to see Doc Peterson, the local Physical Therapist. A treatment or two fixed me up, and I returned to play the following week. A little later that same season, a left shoulder injury sent me to an Orthopedic Surgeon in Peoria. I was referred to a Physical Therapist who showed me exercises to strengthen the shoulder. As most 14- 15 year old athletes do, I thought I knew better. The exercises were tedious and boring, and didn’t seem to make my muscles any bigger. A year later my wrestling season was cut short by a shoulder surgery and a few months of PT. Before I had my driver’s license, I had already had three very different experiences with Physical Therapists!! What really changed my life though, and gave me direction, was when my Grandmother suffered a stroke sometime duringmy junior year of high school. As the only one in my family with a driver’s license and no job, I got to be Grandma’s ride to and from Physical Therapy. Watching her improve in her ability to stand, walk, and perform activities around the house was amazing tome. Observing her interactions with her Physical Therapists, I was intrigued by how they were able to restore function in someone so weak and unable to move the left side of her body. I saw how they encouraged her, getting more out

of her than she thought she had to give. Grandma gradually got stronger and more independent with their help. I was hooked. An ACL reconstruction and another shoulder surgery—both followed by a lot of time spent with Physical Therapists—confirmed for me that this was the path that I wanted to take for my career. I often joke with patients that having been a bad patient myself makes me a better Physical Therapist, but it was really my Grandmother and her PTs who inspired me to do what I do today.

HOWTO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK 1. Keep a Good Posture

When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine, and hips in natural alignment. While sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.

5. Physical Therapy Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve.

Call us today to schedule an appointment!

English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich Prepare A Tasty Dish To Start Your Morning!

5 Ingredients • 6 English muffins, sliced in half • 6 large eggs

• 6 slices Cheddar cheese • 6 slices deli ham • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 5 ramekins, or a jumbo muffin tin and place on a cookie sheet. Crack one egg into each ramekin. Pierce egg yolk with a fork and very slightly beat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake eggs for 12-15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Run a knife around the edge of ramekin (or muffin tin) to remove eggs. To assemble breakfast sandwich, layer one half of each English muffin with one slice of cheese, one slice of ham and a cooked egg. Top with other half of English muffin. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap and place in the freezer. To reheat, place in microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.

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Patient Success Spotlight

ATTENTION PAIN SUFFERERS

I’m able to walk and stand now with much less pain!

Do you or someone you know have back or neck pain? As a current or past patient you have access to thisvaluable information, at your fingertips. Start feeling better today in the privacy of your home. Go to www.spinebook. net/kptrs for your free download.This istheeasiest way to get this information to our patients. Download and share with friends and family today!

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“I’ve been having pain in my lower back and legs for many years. When my doctor suggested physical therapy, I was skeptical. I have to say that it was one of the best things I have ever done. The exercises were comfortable and effective. I’m able to walk and stand now with much less pain than I have had in years. I’m even able to get back into a routine of exercise with my friends!” - K.B. (Kewanee Clinic)

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Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists

HOW TO OVERCOME BACK PAIN “Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?”

INSIDE: • How To Take Care Of Your Back • Tasty Recipe • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight

Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal joint and possibly nerve damage. 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 I 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

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. 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.

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ATTENTION!

A One Day Special For All Present and Past Patients of Kewanee, Galva, & Stark County Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists

Dear Valued Client, This fall marks 13 years in practice for us here at KPTRS. We want to do something special to celebrate! This is our BIG THANK YOU for allowing us to serve you. To thank you, our valued clients, we are having a day of completely Free Exams for: •Allpastclientswhohavenotbeenseen inPT inmore than3months • All present clients who have another problem currently not being treated • All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients If you are a past or present patient then call (309) 852-2200 to schedule your Free Exam. If you are referring a friend or family member, give them the certificate included in this letter and have them call (309) 852-2200 to schedule their Free Exam.

The day of Free Exams will be on: Thursday December 14th from 8:00am to 12:00pm

The Free Exam consists of a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with the Physical Therapist of your choice.

The PT will talk with you about the history of your problem.

They will take measurements to test how well you are moving and to test your strength. After a thorough exam, they will give you a written copy of: 1. The cause of your pain or problem. 2. A plan for successful treatment. The appointments are free, but are limited as there are only 10 spots total available.

Call (309) 852-2200 now to schedule your Free Exam.

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The Free Exam is ideal for people suffering with:

Call (309) 852-2200 to schedule your Free Exam for Thursday, December 14th, 8AM to12PM.

• Lower Back Pain • Arthritis • Sciatica • Neck Pain • Headaches • Shoulder Pain • Knee Pain • Problems Walking

Sincerely,

Jon DeBord, Physical Therapist PS – As a Special Bonus, all people attending a Free Exam on December 14th, will receive a Free Report: “The Seven Secrets to Permanent Relief for Neck and Back Arthritis” PPS – In honor of our 13th anniversary, we have a very special gift for the first 5 people to schedule a Free Exam for December 14th.

If you are having pain or problems with day-to-day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down steps, getting in and out of the car, sleeping, or driving, then this is an excellent opportunity to see one of our world-class therapists and find out the cause of your problem.

Free Exam Certificate Call (309) 852-2200 today to schedule your FREE EXAM (limited to the first 10 callers)

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We need to limit this to the first 10 people to call because of our therapists’ schedules. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, DO NOT DELAY, THIS OFFER EXPIRES 12-04-2017. Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists