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Superior PT_Living Life Without Back Pain

LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN

OCTOBER 2020

INSIDE: • UNDERSTANDING THE WHY AND HOW OF BACK PAIN • EXERCISE ESSENTIALS • SUDOKU

LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Every movement, every motion is determined by the pain in your back. Standing, sitting, laying down, driving, walking or running — the pain persists. weaken and can even weaken bone strength. This could lead to more long-term issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase strength and flexibility, supporting healthy muscles and bones, and therefore supporting ideal back health.

In ages past, back pain was difficult to treat. If you experienced back pain, whether as a result of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even just as a result of aging, the answer was almost always the same: head home, take a long rest, and give your back time to heal. This isn’t the way that things go anymore, and for several reasons. To start, the world isn’t as forgiving. Heading home and taking a long rest until your back is healed may work for some, but not for most. With deadlines and carpools and work schedules to keep up with, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much time on the couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to

Physical Therapy for Back Pain While rest and relaxation can help you overcome the immediate pain of a back injury, and may even be recommended by your physician in the early days following an injury, it is not a long-term solution. Physical therapy offers a long-term solution to back pain by using targeted exercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Through a combination of strength and flexibility training that focuses on muscle development and joint movement, physical therapy can address the underlying cause of the pain and significantly improve your quality of life.

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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FEATURED TREATMENT AST YM/ I ASTM TREATMENT

ASTYM Therapy addresses scarring, fibrosis and soft tissue degeneration resulting from trauma, surgery, or overuse. Our Physical Therapists use instruments to treat painful areas and start the healing process. As the body heals, exercise and activity help guide the healing which will reduce pain and increase function. Most patients experience significant change in their systems within the first 3-4 visits. Diagnoses that respond well to ASTYM:

RYKER SPACKMAN , DPT

• Post-surgical scarring and fibrosis • IT band syndrome • Shoulder pain • Much more!

• Plantar fasciitis • Carpel tunnel

• Sprains and strains • Achilles tendinitis • Shin splints • Lower Back Pain

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING “Because of Rigo, I am “back” to my normal self” “I wasn’t sure what to expect on my first day. My back pain was immense and almost unbearable. Because of Rigo, I am “back” to my normal self and can finally play with my daughter and pets!” - Braydon B. Ryker was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho. He earned his bachelor’s in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University Idaho and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rocky Mountain University of HealthProfessions inProvo, Utah. Hemarriedhiswife 8 years ago and has since been blessedwith 4 active children. He has 3 girls and 1 boy who have daddy wrapped around their little fingers. Ryker loves sports of any kind. Currently, he has been really into spike ball. He enjoys getting to knowhis patients and helping them get back on their feet and doing what they love. He looks forward to doing that, through Physical Therapy, for many years to come.

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS T RY T H I S MOV EMENT TO R E L I E V E SHOU L D E R PA I N . LUMBAR SEGMENTAL EXTENSION Stand with good posture. Find a neutral spine. Bend backwards in a very controlled manner. Think about moving joint by joint. Do not push into pain. Return to the start position. Repeat as necessary.

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

YOU CAN BE FREE OF YOUR PAIN! CALL TODAY OR VISIT US AT WWW.SUPERIORPHYSICALTHERAPY.ORG

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 8 7 4 2 4 1 3 2 9 4 1 6 2 3 7 8 6 5 4

There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. • Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improving blood flow and nutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. How Physical Therapy Helps Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way to pretend that it isn’t. Simply going from sedentary activity to being active and healthy isn’t an option — at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. Physical therapy can help you overcome back pain by giving you the knowledge and support necessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option to get off the couch and push yourself to reach new goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. UNDERSTANDING THE WHY AND HOW OF BACK PAIN

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OCTOBER

2020

FREE WORKSHOP: KNEE PAIN POCATELLO LOCATION - 1800 FLANDRO DR. STE 190 POCATELLO, ID 83202

New Knee Pain Workshop Helps Local People Get Back to Normal Naturally, Without Unnecessary Pain Pills, Injections, or Surgeries

Superior PT has done an exceptional job identifying and treating my left knee pain. Each therapist has been very engaged during my visits. I was having pain with squats and stairs before I started. Symptoms have already started to improve for after a few visits. I’m glad I came here. Jason Knighton

Go to the Knee Pain Workshop and Learn:

1. The Top 3Causes of KneePain that can lead to aKneeReplacement and a long recovery. (One of them you won’t believe…) 2. The #1 Single Biggest Mistake that Knee Pain sufferers make that can lead directly to surgery. 3. A sure-fire way to get your life back and pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain (and save you time and money. 4. What successful treatment and permanent relief look like without the side effects of unnecessarymedications, injections or surgery.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 6:00PM PO CAT E L LO LO CAT I ON - 1 8 0 0 F L A N D RO D R . S T E 1 9 0 P O C AT E L L O , I D 8 3 2 0 2 To register, scan the QR Code or visit www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org today! We have limited spots available and space will fill up fast, so register now to avoid missing out.

Gold’s Clinic 1800 Flandro Dr. Suite 190 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Vista Clinic 128 Vista Dr. Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Campus Clinic 500 S. 11th, Suite 101 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Idaho Falls 3345 Potomoc Way Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 417-0090

OCTOBER

2020

New Rotator Cuff Workshop Reveals How to Get Back to Normal Without Medications, Injections and Surgery... FREE WORKSHOP: ROTATOR CUFF IDAHO FALLS LOCATION - 3345 POTAMAC WAY IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404

My experience with Superior PT has been exceptional. This is my 5th Surgery on my left shoulder so I’ve had lots of PT in the past. This is my 1st time I’ve come to Superior for my therapy and I think they are the best I’ve used. Clark’s knowledge, experience and bedside manner are really top notch. I would highly recommend them. Ken Jones

Go to the Rotator Cuff Workshop and Learn:

1. The SingleWorst Position to Sleep in That Causes BIG Problems in the Shoulder and Rotator Cuff... 2. The #1 Biggest Mistake People Suffering with Shoulder Pain Make Which Surprisingly Can Lead to Rotator Cuff Surgery...

3. The Common Causes of Rotator Cuff Problems...

4. The Top 3 Exercises for the Rotator Cuff...

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 6:00PM I DAHO FA L L S LO CAT I ON - 3 3 4 5 P O TAMA C WA Y I D A H O FA L L S , I D 8 3 4 0 4 To register, scan the QR Code or visit www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org today! We have limited spots available and space will fill up fast, so register now to avoid missing out.

Gold’s Clinic 1800 Flandro Dr. Suite 190 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Vista Clinic 128 Vista Dr. Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Campus Clinic 500 S. 11th, Suite 101 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Idaho Falls 3345 Potomoc Way Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 417-0090