QuantumPT: Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

QuantumPT: Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?

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OVERCOME YOUR BACK PAIN! YOU CAN DO IT WITH INDIVIDUALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPY

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OVERCOME YOUR BACK PAIN! IS BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN?

INSIDE : • How To Take Care Of Your Back • Refer A Friend

• Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes

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 A few things cause back pain. The American PhysicalTherapyAssociationcoverseachof 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 coordination irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain?

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.  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 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 knowwhy 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 right, make sure you’re facing theobject.Squat,keepingyourspinestraight. 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 StrengthTraining 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. 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.

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How to Take Care of Your Back

1. Make Good Posture A Habit When you are standing, feel that the weight in your feet is going through your arches. Stack your knees over your ankles, your pelvis over your knees, and your shoulders over your pelvis. Let your head be in a relaxed position without your chin poking forward. Good posture doesn’t mean holding yourself up like you’re in the army. You should be comfortable, though it might still take time to get used to a new posture, even if it’s a better one. While sitting, make sure you’re using the backrest without your shoulders slouching or yourhead far forwardandyour feetareon thefloor. 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 spinestraightandpushwithyour legmuscles.This helps reduce theexcessivepressureonyourspine. 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 on 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, pelvic, 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 experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular checkup, 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 experiencingachesandpains,wecananalyzeyour problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted 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.

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VEGETARIAN CHILI RECIPE

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

INGREDIENTS • 1 tsp garlic-herb, salt-free seasoning blend • 1 tsp ground cumin • ⅛ tsp salt • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by your fingertips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. Strengthens Core www.simpleset.net

• 2 cloves garlic • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes • 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce • 1 cup water • 4½ tsp chili powder

• ¼ cup light sour cream • Fresh cilantro (optional) • ⅛ tsp chili powder (optional) • 1 teaspoon canola oil • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup green sweet pepper

DIRECTIONS Lightly coat an unheated large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add oil; to coat bottom of pan. Add onion, sweet pepper, and garlic tohotpan;cook for8 to10minutesoruntilpepper is tender,stirringoften.Reduceheat to prevent burning. Add undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, the water, the chili powder, the seasoning blend, cumin, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and mixed vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes more. If desired, top individual servings with sour cream and/or cilantro and sprinkle with the chili powder.

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Patient Success Spotlight

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help?

Do You Have Friends Or Family That Can’t:

� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely

� Sit for long periods � Walk for long distances � Live active and healthy

“They actually care about my needs and how I am feeling.” “I first came to therapy when my doctor referred me here for the pain in my back. So far, therapy has been a really wonderful experience. I’ve gotten stronger since starting. I am able to tolerate my pain much better than before I started. I would definitely recommend Quantum Physical Therapy to friends and family. They actually care about my needs and how I am feeling.” - Michelle Pooler

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Staff Spotlight: Robert Frank, PT

Robert Frank graduated from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama in1980withaBachelorof Sciencedegree inphysical therapy. He moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1984 where he worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital for a short period of one year before moving on to work in a private physical therapy clinic call “Professional Therapeutics” for four years before deciding to start his own private practice in 1989. The clinic was named “Robert M. Frank Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc.” During that time he provided physical therapy to nursing homes, home health care agencies and out patients in his clinic. Then in 2002 the company changed its name to “Quantum Physical Therapy, Inc.” and continued to provide physical therapy services in the Dayton area at 7271 North Main Street before moving the practice to its new location at 1 Elizabeth Place inDayton in2013.RobertFrankhas spent the most part of his career studying and treating people with

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spinaldisorders,which ishisprimary specialty interest. He continues to do so at the present time at this new location.Hishobbiesaregoing to watch professional football and basketballgames. He lovesgrilling outduring thesummermonthsand enjoys cooking Holiday dinners for his children. He likes to stay physically active by taking long walks, swimming, and working in his yard.

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