Superior PT_Helping Aches & Pains

Superior PT_Helping Aches & Pains

HELPING ACHES & PAIN

INSIDE: • Staff Spotlight

• Featured Treatment • Why Physical Therapy?

• Exercise Essentials

APRIL 2021

INSIDE: • STAFF SPOTLIGHT • EXERCISE ESSENTIALS • FEATURED TREATMENT • WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY?

HELPING ACHES & PAINS

Everyone develops aches and pains from time to time. After a long day out in the sun, or after an afternoon of trying to keep up with household chores, sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us. Whether it is a lingering ache in your back, feet that feel swollen and tired after a long day in your shoes, or a crick in your neck that just won’t go away, dealing with aches and pains can really take a toll on your overall feeling of wellbeing. If you stopped and asked around, you’d be amazed to see how many people are struggling with aches and pains, just like you. What may surprise you even more is how many people are coping with those pains without doing anything productive about it. How to Deal with Aches and Pains Pain medications can reduce the severity of aches and pains for a little while, but they don’t do anything to resolve the issue. There are things that you can do at home that can alleviate your aches and pains, helping to reduce the severity of your discomfort while also reducing the likelihood that the pain will return. Don’t just complain about those aches and pains. Start doing something

about them. Here is a quick rundown of things that you can do at home that can reduce your daily pain: 1. Use hot and cold therapy appropriately to reduce inflammation. After a good workout or a day of doing chores out in the yard, your muscles will likely feel sore. Apply ice directly to the area that hurts on and off for 20 minutes at a time during the first 24-72 hours after the pain develops. After that, consider soaking in hot water, such as taking a warm bath, to further soothe your muscles. 2. Don’t underestimate the power of resting! Your body relies on sleep just as much as your brain. You need to get plenty of sleep to keep your stress level at a minimum—and that includes your physical stress level. Aim to sleep between 7-9 hours every night. The more activity you engage in, the more sleep you need. 3. Keep your body in good shape with regular exercise. It may seem counterintuitive to cut down on pain by moving more, but exercise is a really good way to reduce aches and pains. When you exercise every day, you are able to train your muscles for more movement, and thereby reduce aches and pains.

Do you feel the need for a natural solution to your pain? Call us or visit us at www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org

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WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING “Thank you everyone for helping me improve.” “I had never been to physical therapy before, which now I honestly regret after having attended Superior Physical Therapy. Before I started, I had a goal in mind to be able to walk and do things normally without a boot on. I wanted to be able to accomplish this before a friend of mine got married and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to. Everyone was patient, knew answers to my questions and even laughed at some of my horrible jokes. I have never felt more at ease in a place of healing. Thank you everyone for helping me improve. Thank you for helping me reach my goal. Everyone here, including other patients, will encourage you and help you become a better you.” - S.R. Idaho Falls KE L LY ORR , PTA Kelly received her Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from Idaho State University in 2016 and she has worked in outpatient orthopedics for most of her career. Kelly has experience treating a variety of conditions including low back and cervical pain and post-op rehabilitation of the shoulder and knee. Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors and being active. Cycling, gardening, and hiking are a few of her favorite activities. She enjoys getting to know her patients and looks forward to the opportunity to help each patient reach their physical health goals.

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS T RY T H I S MOV EMENT TO S T R E TCH YOUR BACK . SEATED KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Sit tall in a chair with feet flat on the floor. Gently pull the knees to the chest with both hands until a comfortable stretch is felt in the mid and lower back. We offer Alter G treadmills in our clinics which are an excellent alternative to aquatic therapy right now, while pools are closed due to COVID-19. Alter-G allows patients to rehabilitate with less pain while reducing the risk of further injury. Great for athletes, orthopedic patients, people experiencing chronic pain, those suffering from neurological conditions and those looking to lose weight.

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

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PHYSICAL THERAPY What Can Physical Therapy Do For You? • Decrease or eliminate pain • Improve balance, coordination & muscle strength • Restore normal movement for standing, walking, running • Provide an alternative to surgery & prescription drugs • Prevent injury • Improve breathing, cardiovascular function & endurance • Augment recovery from surgery, illness, or disability • Reduce swelling and inflammation • Optimize physical activity & sports performance • Strength training through blood flow restriction Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com 9 8 3 4 6 5 7 1 7 6 2 3 8 5 5 6 1 2 6 9 2

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