Is Your Hip Causing BACK PAIN? Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Do you find yourself getting up in the morning stiff and having to move slowly to alleviate it? Do you also find yourself having to stop and rest after standing awhile on your feet or walking a distance due to aches and pains? Whether you feel aches and pains occurring in your back, buttocks or thighs, your hip joints could be the culprit. The hip is an incredible joint in your body that has to rotate while taking the shock of your body weight. The hip joint is made up of your femur bone, which has a ball on the top and the socket of your pelvis. It is held in place by thick ligaments, which wrap around the joint, giving it stability while allowing it to move through a large range of motion. It s What You Don t Do If you sit frequently such as at a computer, watching TV or just being less active, your hip ligaments will tighten up over time. However, even if you are an active person, but don t stretch often, your hip ligaments can also become tighter. The bottom line is that your hips have to be flexible on a daily basis for your body to function normally. When the ligaments tighten around the hip joint, you lose normal range of motion in your hips. Their ability to absorb shock from every step decreases and that tremendous force is now transferred to your back. In addition, when you take a normal stride, since the hip joint is not moving correctly, it pulls excessively on the spine. This constant yanking causes inflammation and irritation to your back, thighs and buttocks. Finding The Cause Finding the true cause of your back pain is always our top priority. It is only then, that a good physical therapy program can be put together targeting these problem areas. Advanced hands-on therapy and specific exercises can dramatically improve your hip mobility and decrease the strain on your spine. Our experts at On the Mend On the Move Physical Therapy will help you achieve fast pain relief while learning how to improve your mobility and make your results last. Furthermore, we empower you with the right tools to prevent re-injury and take care of yourself. Don t delay and call us today to learn more about putting the spring back in your step!
Painful Knees? There s a Simple Answer Having achy, painful knees is no joke. It makes it very hard to get around, kneel, squat and pick up objects from the floor. Even simple tasks, such as walking up stairs becomes painful and irritating. However, there is often a simple solution to knee pain and with the right treatment, it can be alleviated quickly. Did you know that when jumping and squatting, your knees are subjected to almost 6 times your body weight? The knee is the 2nd most complicated joint in the body and takes a large daily dose of abuse. It has to move back and forth, side to side and spin, while maintaining strength and stability. All these motions have to occur to allow normal movement and distribute pressures during walking, running and squatting. When these normal movements are lost or limited, abnormal pressures build up in the knee causing pain. A Primary Cause Of Knee Pain The kneecap is often the primary troublemaker in causing knee pain. The kneecap tracks in a grove made up by your femur and rides up and down when you bend your knee. The kneecap is attached with thick tendons and ligaments. Often, with past sports injuries, weakness in the thigh muscles or general inactivity, the kneecap doesn t track just right. This causes rubbing and irritation underneath the kneecap. In addition, the normal circulation of joint fluid underneath the kneecap slows down if the kneecap is tight against the joint. The result is less lubrication of the knee joint producing increased friction, inflammation and pain. It s In The Way You Walk With an experienced eye, the way you walk can tell a lot about where your problem is coming from. Our expert physical therapists at On the Mend On the Move Physical Therapy have years of experience treating knee, leg and back problems. When you come to see us, we work with you and your doctor to pinpoint the exact cause of your knee pain. We then work out a strategic treatment plan to get you back to the activities you enjoy, quickly and painlessly. Our advanced hands-on therapy and specific exercises can quickly relieve your pain, improve your motion, increase your strength and teach you what to do to prevent the pain from returning. Don t delay and call us today to find out how we can free you from knee pain! The way you walk can tell a lot about what is causing your pain. A strategic treatment plan can get you back to the activities you enjoy, quickly and painlessly. Start Feeling Great, Call us Today! Call Today! West Mesa 480-354-2911 East Mesa 480-436-5099
Patient Results My pain has gone from constant to none! Pain had gone from constant to none! My range of motion is back to where it was before getting hurt. Christopher H. I Do Not Have Any Pain! When I started the program at On the Mend On the Move Physical Therapy, I couldn t turn my head to the left without pain. Now that I have completed the program I do not have any pain. Jim R. Call Today! West Mesa 480-354-2911 East Mesa 480-436-5099 On the Mend Helps You: Relieve your pain Increase your strength Be more active again Restore your flexibility Have more energy Feel healthier Walk and move better Why Choose On the Mend On the Move PT? Expertly trained therapists Focused on achieving fast results We take the time to listen to you We spend time educating you on your problem and how to solve it Friendly, courteous staff On time appointments Doctor recommended Experts in neck, back and orthopedic care We gladly accept most insurances, providing a great LOW COST SOLUTION to restore your pain-free movement! VISIT US ONLINE AT: onthemendpt.net
News On the Mend On the Move at the 2014 Baehr Challenge The Baehr Challenge is a fundraiser to help research a cure for Parkinson s Disease. The program is supported by the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Ali Foundation. Since the program s inception 5 years ago we have volunteered by providing First Aid and Athletic Training Services for all of the participants. This year we also entered a team and won the costume contest! Who do you know that needs our help? CARE to SHARE If you know someone suffering with aches and pains Care to Share and give them this newsletter or send them directly to On the Mend On the Move Physical Therapy. They will thank you and so will we! Is Your Back or Neck Pain Not Getting Better? 3125 CALL Calumet US OR COME Avenue, IN TODAY! Suite 8 (Next to the YMCA) Valparaiso West Mesa: 480-436-5099 548-8770 East Mesa: 480-354-2911 www.orthopedicandbalancetherapy.com 2011, Designed, Printed & Mailed By DIRECT MAIL ADVANTAGE - 219-462-2771 Resolve shooting pain down your leg or arm Walk, stand or sit longer without pain Sleep better through the night Get through your day without agony Hands-On care for quick, long lasting results Same Day Appointments Most Insurance Accepted Including Medicare DON T DEAL WITH IT ANY LONGER! FREE Back & Neck Pain Consultation PLUS! $25 Gas Card with First Treatment Appointment With coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 6/15/13 See Side 2 For Patient Testimonials BG 12/11 A, B, C, D
Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to help keep your hips and back strong... Share this with a friend or family member to help keep them healthy too! HIP ABDUCTION - STRAIGHT LEG Start by sitting close to the edge of a chair with your target leg straight at the knee. Next, slide your target leg to the side. You can slide your heel across the floor as you perform. Then return to straight ahead. Maintain your toes pointed up the entire time. PRONE HIP EXTENSION While lying face down with your knee straight, slowly raise up leg off the ground. Exercises copyright of HEP2GO www.hep2go.com Free Home Rehab Exercise Program MINI LATERAL LUNGE Step to the side and balance on one leg for 7-10 seconds. Next return to the original position. Your knees should be bent about 30 degrees while performing. Stand in front of an object for balance if needed. Repeat on opposite leg. HAMSTRING STRETCH - WALL Place a leg up a wall while lying on your back. Your other leg should lay straight on the floor and through a doorway or hall. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds per leg. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. SHARE Please share these exercises with friends and family members to help them stay healthy and free from pain. SAVE Save these in a place where you can easily use them as needed. Watch for more exercises in our next issue. Better Movement and a Better Life Starts Here www.onthemendpt.net
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