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Is Back Pain Slowing You Down? Is Your Back Pain Slowing You Down? - Healthy Receipe - Essential Exercises Update on COVID 19 - Patients Spotlight

PHYSIO COACHING With Physio Coaching, you work with one of our highly knowledgeable strength coaches AND have a rehab specialist collaborating with them to modify exercises to meet your needs.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapists conduct detailed evaluations, providehands-on individualized treatments, and fabricate custom arm and hand orthotics when appropriate.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

At MoveMend, we treat the cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. Our physical therapists manage and resolve impairments with conservative but effective treatments such as joint mobilization, soft tissue release, movement re-education, and therapeutic exercise.

(BFR) TRAINING

Recover strength and function faster post- injury with our BFR-certified therapists. During this training, you will increase muscle mass in less time using low volume of weights and improve endurance and VO2Max in less time.

WHY CHOOSE US

We offer customized training plans designed by a collaboration between your trainer and a rehab specialist We actively collaborate with other healthcare providers to optimize client care We are internationally recognized experts in the field of physical rehabilitation Private, 1-hour appointments with a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapist

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Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The Nation- al Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These in- clude the use of strength exercise, physical therapy and medication. 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. Back Pain Prevention 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 spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and 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.

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 the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will 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. The American Physical 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 and thigh muscle flexibility Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coor- dination It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, 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. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might 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.

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Essential Exercises USE THIS EXERCISE TO DECREASE TIGHTNESS IN YOUR NECK & SHOULDERS Four Point & Arm Raise Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm out front. Bring it back down and then repeat on opposite side. 8-10 times on both arms.

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.

HEALTHY RECIPE Immunity Boost Green Goddess Soup

INGREDIENTS •3 cups baby spinach or super greens blend •1 clove whole peeled garlic •2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced •1/4 tsp cayenne pepper •1/4 tsp ground turmeric •1/4 tsp wasabi powder (optional) •1 cup chicken or vegetable

broth •1/2 cup coconut milk •Salt & pepper to taste •Squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice For garnish: •broccoli florets, lightly steamed •1/4 cup Greek yogurt, thinned with milk

Updat e s

We remain committed to maintaining the safest environment pos- sible for our staff and clients. The next time you come in to MoveMend, you might notice some of the changes we've implemented to improve social distancing and minimize the risk of potentially spreading COVID-19. Here are some of the changes we've made recently: • Masks are now required for any appointment you attend at MoveMend. • If you arrive more than 2 or 3 minutes before your appoint- ment, we ask that you please wait outside or in your car. • We have limited seating in our waiting area to provide for bet- ter social distancing. • All patients must complete a verbal health screening with their therapist prior to starting their appointment. • We are following detailed cleaning and disinfecting protocols every day and in between appointments.

DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients (except those for the garnish) together using a high–speed blender. Heat over stovetop until steaming hot. To serve, pour into a bowl and garnish with broccoli florets, a swirl of yogurt, and chia seeds.

PATIENT SPOTLIGHT “Several folks recommended Aaron and I’m glad I listened!”

If you are looking for top-notch occupational/hand therapy, call MoveMend and make an appointment with Aaron Shaw. I was in a bicycle accident, resulting in multiple fractures and a really messed up elbow joint. Several folks recommended Aaron and I’m glad I listened. Recovering from multiple injuries is quite a journey and I’m grateful for Aaron’s expertise, guidance and positive energy. He has created a supportive environment and great team at MoveMend. I’m happy to give them two thumbs up, literally! – M.H.

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