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He a l t h & F i t n e s s The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Did you know that you don’t have to suffer with Arthritis Pain?

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You can live life without arthritis pain. This month’s newsletter is about howyou can relieve arthritis pain and howwe canhelp. Stay active and enjoy life againwithout the aches andpains.We can help you get moving and teach you how to keep the arthritis pain away . Take a look at our patient spotlight to read a story of success over pain. We also have some easy to do exercises you may want to try. Thank you for being a past or current patient of REHABILITY! Have a great month.

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He a l t h & F i t n e s s The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

REDUCING PAIN. RESTORING FUNCTION. ACHIEVING GOALS.

5 Surprising Symptoms of Arthritis And How To Relieve Them Naturally Do you find yourself feeling sore and achy in one or more of your joints of your body after physical work or exercise? It is possible, that you may be experiencing the symptoms of osteoarthritis. According to the American Arthritis Association, Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting the vast majority of the population as they age. There are many reasons why people get OA, but the main one is that as we all live longer, wear and tear on the cartilage in our joints occurs, causing While the exact mechanisms of how OA starts are not known, a lifestyle of inactivity, poor diet, weakness in an area, injury, or disease can accelerate OA in people, even in young adults. Your cartilage is a shock absorber for your joints and depends on your overall health and nutrition to survive the relentless daily pounding it takes. Over time, joint alignment andmuscleweakness around a joint can significantly affect the pressure on the cartilage causing it to wear down faster. inflammation and pain after activity. Causes of Osteoarthritis

5 Symptoms of Osteoarthritis What most people are not aware of is that arthritis in the spine, knees, hips, and fingers are the most common areas for Osteoarthritis to occur. The symptoms typically come on slowly, but as the disease continues more symptoms occur such as:

1. Pain in a joint. 2. Swelling or tenderness in one or more joints. 3. Stiffness after periods of sitting or inactivity. This is especially notedwhen getting up in the morning. 4. Flare-ups of pain and inflammation after using the arthritic joint. 5. Crunching feeling or sounds of bone rubbing on bone (called crepitus) when moving the joint.

What Can Help Arthritis Pain? Many people think that once they have arthritis nothing can be done about it except take anti-inflammatory medications, supplements, and in worst Osteoarthritis Affects How You Move And Live Health Tips

case scenario prepare for a joint replacement surgery. However, what most people don’t know is that physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for OA and can help relieve symptoms significantly. Whether you have been suffering for a short or long time, a lot can be done to help joint alignment, stability, and pain. Our physical therapy focuses on addressing your individual problem, improving normal mobility, and strengthening the muscles around the joint. Different treatments are performed to relieve pain, swelling, and restore muscle balance around the affected joint. We then teach you valuable techniques on how to maintain your joint health so you can get back to the activities you enjoy. Therefore, you can have a life with less pain and more movement. Call us today to find out how! REHABILITY Acupuncturist Christian Taschler, L.Ac., is licensed in the state of New Jersey and board-certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Christian grew up in Toms River, New Jersey. He received an undergraduate degree in Environmental and Business Economics from Rutgers University. Thereafter, he developed a passion for eastern medicine and turned to the path of Acupuncture, pursuingMasters Studies at The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine. The extensive training and knowledge gained enabled him to develop the skills to succeed in treating a multitude of Acupuncture disciplines, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese Acupuncture, and Five Element style Acupuncture. Christianbrings a vast array of treatment experience ranging from (but not limited to), musculoskeletal pain disorders,

Meet Our Acupuncturist Christian Taschler, L.Ac.

pa i n managemen t , digestive issues, anxiety/ depression, fatigue, infertility, headaches, stress management, facial rejuvenation, TMJ, Bell’s palsy, asthma, common cold, and allergies. Christian has become well-versed in the many techniques of meditation

and internal healing arts, as well as a practitioner of yoga with twenty years of experience in Tai Chi and Qigong. He also holds a certification in personal training. When Christian isn’t spending time with his family, his hobbies keep him plenty busy, as an avid snowboarder, surfer, and mountain biker.

Tech Spotlight

GOOD NUTRITION KEEPS YOUR MUSCLES AND TENDONS STRONG

Mix the following in your blender for an easy way to get your Vitamin C and most of the healthy minerals you need for the day. And it tastes great too!!! • 1 ½ to 2 cups of spring greens, spinach or kale • 1 ½ to 2 cups of any of the following fruits • Pineapple • Mango • Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries • Banana • Peach • Any of the following nuts or seeds • 10 walnut halves • 10 cashews • 1 tbs goji berries • 1.4 cup pumpkin seeds • Water, lemon or lime juice, or ice to thin as desired • Process in the blender to a consistency desired

Here are some foods that are helpful in keeping tendons and muscles strong and help prevent tendonitis and other injuries: PROTEIN: If you lead an active lifestyle, you likely need 0.5 to 0.75 gram of protein per body weight pound. Get your protein from lean meats, eggs and dairy products, or go for beans, lentils and soy products for vegetarian sources of protein. VITAMIN C: Vitamin C plays an essential role in new collagen production, and a vitamin C deficiency can weaken your tendons and ligaments. Men should try to consume at least 90 milligrams of vitamin C daily, and most women need 75 milligrams, according to Linus Pauling Institute. Eat fruits and vegetables with every meal and snack to reach your vitamin C intake goals -- strawberries, red bell peppers, oranges, grapefruits, and tomatoes provide particularly Choose dairy products or dark leafy greens as calcium sources, eat chickpeas and pineapple for manganese and select seeds and nuts to boost your copper intake. Men under age 70 and women under age 50 need 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, so you should also consume sources of vitamin D, such as dairy products or fatty fish. Adults 70 years or younger need 15 micrograms of vitamin D each day, while adults 71 years or older need 20 micrograms. rich sources of the nutrient. IMPORTANT MINERALS:

Exercise Essentials Flexibility, strength, and stability are needed to keep you moving. Share this with a friend or family member to help keep them healthy too!

STRAIGHT LEG RAISE Strengthens legs

PRONE HIP EXTENSION Relieves tight hips and thighs

While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee and your toes pointedupward. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs.

While lying face down with your knee straight, slowly raise up leg off the ground. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs.

Who do you know that needs our help?

Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Rehability today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Back Pain Relief Consultation.

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