Spring Back To Action Without Pain

Spring Back To Action Without Pain

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

“ Discover How You Can Spring Back Into Action Without Pain Naturally!” What Different Types Of Pain Can Tell You About Your Body

When you have an ache or pain, it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is truly coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, doesn’t mean that is where the problem is coming from. Is it a disc, muscle strain, or did you just plain overdo it? We know it is important to gather all the right information first to make the correct diagnosis. That is why we thoroughly evaluate you first and

INSIDE: • What Different Types of Pain Can Tell You About Your Body • You May Want To Try Aquatic Therapy • Patient Results • Exercise Essentials and More!

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Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

“ Why Not Give Others Access To A Pain Free & Active Lifestyle?” What Different Types Of Pain Can Tell You About Your Body

work with your doctor closely. Being a physical therapist is much like being a detective of the body. Where did that pain come from, what type of pain is it, what are you not able to do that you want to get back to, how is your body moving incorrectly, etc.? If you are suffering from back pain or neck pain, here are some questions that are important for us to know, to determine the origins of your pain: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back (lumbar) pain may be because of a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical of restricted joints, tight muscle tissue, and weakened muscle strength. What type of pain? Achy, sharp, tingling? Achy pain is typically a problem with movement due to poor functioning of muscles and joints. Sharp pain can be a muscle spasm, or even an impingement of a joint. Tingling sensations and pain can be irritation to a nerve either from compression or inflammation of that area. Did you know? “Getting an MRI before physical therapy can cost $4,793 more than getting PT first. ” - buildpt.com

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“ Why Am I Suffering From Aches & Pains?” Your Body May Be Trying To Tell You Something

Does the pain travel to a specific part of the leg or arm, or does it spread over a wide area to the buttock, back of the leg, or arm? Wide-spread pain is typical of muscle strain, inflammation, andweakness. Patients will typically relate this pain with prolonged standing, walking, and other physical activities. This is due to the fact that the muscles cannot support the spine or hips, and thus become strained. Specific pain in a part of the leg or arm can possibly be nerve related. In either of these cases, it is important for you to seek out the right professional help. Is the pain worse at a specific time of day? Achy, stiff pain in the morning can be due tomuscle and tissue stiffness. Severe radiating pain to the lower back, buttock, and leg with bending in the morning is an indicator of a potential herniated disc. Wide-spread pain is typically related to the lack of flexibility and guarding in the spine; whereas pain towards the end of the day after moving and activity, is an indicator of spinal muscleweakness as themuscles fatigue during the day. Pain with prolonged standing and walking is typical of muscle fatigue of the spine as well as the hip muscles. It is typical to complain of pain to the low back and buttocks as your muscles cannot tolerate the activity. An easy test to check your hip strength is to lie on your side and lift your leg up 10 times. If you struggle with this, youmost likely have hipmuscle weakness, which will cause a lot of strain to your spine. Most people with back pain have a lot of weakness with these muscles and many others. The good news is that with the right physical therapy treatment plan, you can treat these problem areas and prevent the pain from returning. There is a lot that can be done to help pain, and the fastest way to relieve pain is to find out the true source and treat it. At ReQuest Physical Therapy, our SPINE Programdetermines where your pain is coming from Do you have difficulty with prolonged sitting, standing, or walking?

and then quickly relieves it. Furthermore, you will get stronger and be on the right path to return to the activities you love to do, without pain. Call us today to find out more.

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We can help you: Naturally relieve aches and pain. Increase your strength. Be more active with your friends and family.

• Cost Effective • Non-invasive • Safe & Natural • State-of-the-art facilities Features of Physical Therapy:

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• PATIENT RESULTS • Hear what our patients have to say!

The best choice for me! “My therapist Jessie Buckley was the perfect balance of tough love and fun. She pushed me when I needed it but listened when I was hurting. I am happy to say that I think ReQuest was the best choice for me. Everyone, including the wonderful people up front, were so nice and considerate and really had my best interest at heart. I would highly recommend ReQuest Physical Therapy to any and everyone.” -Grace R. My back pain is now completely gone! “After several attacks of sciatica, my physician referred me to ReQuest Physical Therapy and what a change! Between the massage, stretching and exercise my back pain is now completely gone. What an amazing relief that Mallorie and the team provided me. I am now able to drive long distances, do household chores and sleep soundly through the night. Thank you for your hard work and caring attitude!” -J.R.

We gladly accept most insurances, providing a great LOW COST SOLUTION to restore your pain-free movement!

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• WHY ARE YOU WAITING FOR PAIN TO WORSEN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT? • Benefits of Physical Therapy

1. Reduce or eliminate pain. Therapeutic exercises andmanual therapy techniques help relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function to reduce pain. Such therapies can also prevent pain from returning. 2. Avoid surgery. If physical therapy helps you eliminate pain or heal from an injury, surgery may not be needed. And even if surgery is required, you may benefit from pre-surgery physical therapy. If you are going into a surgery stronger and in better shape, you will recover faster afterwards in many cases. Also, by avoiding surgery, health care costs are reduced. 3. Maximize your movement. If you’re having trouble standing, walking or moving—no matter your age—physical therapy can help restore your ability to move. 4. Recover from a stroke. It’s common to lose some degree of function and movement after stroke. Physical therapy helps strengthen weakened parts

of the body and improve gait and balance.

5. Recover from or prevent a sports injury. Physical therapists understand how different sports can increase your risk for specific types of injuries. They can design appropriate recovery or prevention exercise programs for you to ensure a safe return to your sport. 6. Improve your balance and prevent falls. If you’re at high risk for falls, therapists will provide exercises that safely and carefully challenge your balance as a way to mimic real-life situations. When the balance problem is caused by a problem in one’s vestibular system, physical therapists can perform specific maneuvers that can quickly restore proper vestibular functioning, and reduce and eliminate symptoms of dizziness or vertigo. 7. Manage age-related issues. As individuals age, they may develop arthritis or osteoporosis or need a joint replacement. Physical therapists are experts

in helping patients recover from joint replacement, and manage arthritic or osteoporotic conditions. 8. Participate in your recovery. Patients and therapists work hand in hand to design individualized programs that best fits your goals and challenges. 9. Your physical therapist is focused on getting you back to the things you enjoy.

- Jeff Gilliam PT, PhD, OCS

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Health & Wellness Tips

“I Need A Fun, Active & Simple Method Of Treatment For My Aches & Pains! ” YOUMAYWANT TO TRY AQUATIC THERAPY

Aquatic therapy at ReQuest Physical Therapy is ideal for: • Back pain • Chronic pain • Joint pain and restricted movement • Hip pain and knee pain • Walking difficulties • Post-surgery recovery • Relieving pelvic or back pain from pregnancy • And more…

Aquatic therapy is ideal for a variety of conditions as the soothing effects of water support the body and allow for a freedom of movement that is hard replicate out of the pool. For those suffering with back, shoulder, arthritis, knee, hip and walking difficulties, aquatic therapy is ideal. The buoyancy of the water allows for muscles to work gently against resistance, increasingmobility of joints and allowingwalking or exercising without weight bearing. We understand that your condition is unique to you and that is why our physical therapists perform thorough evaluations and tailor a personal aquatic therapy program to help you achieve range of motion, strength and return to your activities pain-free and quickly.

See for yourself why aquatic therapy with ReQuest Physical Therapy is the ideal solution to help you live a pain-free active life. Call us today to learn more about our aquatic therapy program.

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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to keep you moving...

About Us When you need physical therapy, you have the right to choose where you go. If you are tired of being a number and ready for a physical therapy team that’s proud to offer special services not found in any other practice in the Gainesville area, ReQuest Physical Therapy is your choice. We offer a variety of additional premier services to make your time at ReQuest as pleasant as possible, including discounts for cash/ self-pay patients, flexible payment schedules, and same-day appointments. We also accept patients without a physician’s referral, so you can begin treatment quickly and without the hassle of extra paperwork.

SUPERMAN Lie on your stomach as shown. Lift your arms and legs off the floor slightly at the same time.

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Helps with pain in the core

KNEE SQUEEZE Stand with good posture, and a foam roll or pillow between knees. Reach overhead, engage core, squeeze foam roll or pillow. Bend forward at the hips, reaching toward toes.

Helps with knee pain

Santiago Villamil PT, MPT, CSCS Director of Physical Therapy

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

Why You Need To Come In For Another Check-Up:

� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active & healthy lifestyle

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

Take Care Of Your Aches & Pains Before It’s Too Late!

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