TheraFit: Posture and Staying Active

TheraFit: Posture and Staying Active

THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY

DR. LAURA LEE TAYLOR GETTING TO KNOW OUR THERAFIT PHYSICAL THERAPY PARTENERS!

recognizes that the responsibility to help patients learn how to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle lies partly with your local family physician. That is why 2 years ago she added a weight loss service to her practice. This weight loss protocol is called Ideal Protein. The Ideal Protein Ketogenic Weight Loss Protocol is a medically developed 4 phase protocol containing 2 key components – weight loss and a healthier lifestyle education so that you are empowered to sustain your weight loss results over your life course. You can find more information at the website: www.idealprotein.com are one of the most important regulatory systems embedded in your body. They act as messengers, designed to interact with specific target cells and organs and provoke a change or result. As we age, hormone production changes, and hormonal imbalance can occur. Unbalanced hormones can have a variety of side effects and symptoms. Dr. Taylor is a certified BioTE Medical physician who offers BHRT pellet therapy, nutraceuticals, and a high-quality standard of care to patients. To learn more, please visit www.biotemedical.com. If you are feel that you would benefit from either weight loss or bioidentical hormone balancing, please give us a call at 256-804-8846. You can also visit our website at www.homegrowndoctor.com. “Dr. Taylor shares our same mission to encourage health, wellness and fitness instead of just taking a pill. We wanted to highlight her and her new addition to her medical practice that will bring a fantastic asset for all ages to benefit our community.” We are also excited to offer bioidentical hormone balancing through BioTe. Your hormones

The Doctor’s Office is happy to have been serving our North Alabama community since 2009. The Doctor’s Office is a full spectrum family medicine clinic taking care of everyone from newborns to grandparents and even great and great-great grandparents!! One of our greatest joys is getting to know and taking care of the medical needs of multiple generations in one family. We specialize in diagnosing and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. We also love taking care of you when you are sick with coughs, colds and runny noses. Since starting medical school, it was Dr. Taylor’s dream to return to her home and take care of the community that took care of her and encouraged her growing up. We have continued to grow since opening and currently have 4 nurse practitioners to help her achieve that dream. She considers it a blessing that so many have trusted her with their healthcare needs. In addition to her family medicine practice, Dr Taylor is passionate about helping her patients achieve wellness through weight loss and hormone balancing. She offers these services to the entire community in addition to her regular patients. Currently, it is estimated that 1 in 3 Americans is obese and Alabama ranks in the top 3 states in obesity every year.  Obesity increases all causes of death including death from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. Dr Taylor

THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY

BECOME HEALTHIER, STRONGER AND MORE ACTIVE

It is common aspiration to become healthier, stronger, or more active. However, this can sometimes be a difficult feat, with lack of time, pain, injuries, or difficulty sticking to a nutritious diet. When you are in pain, undesirable chemicals within your body are heightened, which can increase stress. As a result, your endocrine system becomes affected, which works to regulate the hormones in your body. Fortunately, the vast majority of aches and pains can be successfully treated by a licensed physical therapist. At TheraFit Physical Therapy, our team is comprised of movement experts who have the knowledge and training to diagnose, evaluate, and treat any musculoskeletal condition that comes their way. To find out more about how our services can help you live a healthier, stronger, and more active life, contact our office today! Your health and you: The term “health” is all relative. It essentially means that your body is operating at its highest levels of function in regards to breathing,

circulation, digestion, and more. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be the most athletic person in the room. Any step you make toward helping your body function at its optimum levels is a step toward becoming a healthier you. Your physical therapist can provide you with exercises, stretches, and nutritional tips that can help increase your health and help you feel physically better overall. Increasing your strength and flexibility: It is no secret that strength and flexibility both play important roles in your health. Did you know that there are approximately 642 skeletal muscles in the human body? Your muscles work hard, not only to help you move, but also to support your circulatory and breathing systems. When you become stronger and more flexible, you become healthier overall. Our physical therapists can guide you through proper exercises and specialized treatments in order to relieve your joint and muscle pain, increase your strength and flexibility, and improve your overall health.

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Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

What Can Good Posture Do For You?

Helps Flexibility

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PRONE ALTERNATE ARM AND LEG While lying face down and keeping your lower abdominals tight, slowly raise up an arm and opposite leg. Slowly lower and then raise the opposite side. Do not allow your spine to move the entire time. 6 repetitions on each side.

Of course, there are ways that you can improve your posture at home, as well. Here are several strategies that are typically helpful: • Try to stand tall whenever you are standing or walking. Hold your head high and square your shoulders, but more importantly work on being the tallest version of yourself. Hunching over is the leading cause of poor posture. • Use support when you sit to keep your posture correct. Lumbar support in office chairs and car seats will help a bit, but for improved posture you may need to add additional cushioning that will help you keep your back straight. • Be mindful of how you lift heavy objects. Keep your shoulders square and your chest forward. When lifting something that is over 50lbs it is important to take extra care. Lead with your hips and try to keep the weight close to your body. Lifting something improperly can lead to injury to your neck or back, which may make proper posture uncomfortable. There are a lot of benefits of having good posture. Aside from saying goodbye to neck or back pain, improving your posture can provide several unexpected benefits to your lifestyle and personal well-being. Here are a few of the additional benefits of having good posture:

HEALTHY RECIPE Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet INGREDIENTS • 1 lb ground beef • 1/4 medium onion diced

• 1/2 red pepper diced • 3 tbsp taco seasoning • 1 cup diced tomatoes • 12 ounces cauliflower rice • 1/2 cup chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through (just a little pink). Add the onion and pepper and continue to cook until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the tomatoes and cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the cauliflower rice begins to soften (8 to 10 minutes for frozen). Sprinkle the skillet with the cheese and cover. Let cook until the cheese is melted, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.

• Proper posture creates quality exercise for your core and back

• Improved respiratory health

• Added protection for your organs, bones, joints and muscles

• Reduced risk of arthritis

If you are experiencing chronic neck and back pain, there is a good chance that it could be related to your posture. Contact your physical therapist to learn more about how you can take steps to start improving your posture today.

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“I cannot thank you enough for the exemplary services received from all of the staff.” “I am pleased to write a testimonial for TheraFit. This is the fourth or fifth time I have had to come for assistance in getting better without considering surgery. I am currently a patient at the center working on my right shoulder. The entire staff is always punctual, courteous, friendly, helpful and concerned about the welfare of the patient. In addition to treatments at the center they provide things that you can do at home to assist in your getting better. Ashley and Colleen are excellent therapists – concerned about their patients (me) and really knowledgeable of what works best to make patients (me) better. I have had physical therapy several times and I have always requested to come to this facility. I cannot thank you enough for the exemplary services received from all of the staff. The office personnel are thorough, friendly and pleasant. The therapists are professional, thorough and concerned about the recovery and welfare of the patients. The center is not far from my home and I do not have to deal with the early morning traffic trying to get to the city. Thank you for helping others.” - Betty T.

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