Physical Therapy Clinic Spokane Blog
“No Pain, No gain” – How this mentality will leave you stuck with pain!
This week, I had the pleasure of working with one of our close family friends in the clinic.
I’m going to call her “Susie” in today’s email and blog. Here’s her quick story:
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Susie is a very active lady, even at roughly 70 years old.
She enjoys talking long walks with her husband, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with the grandkids.
Not bad, huh?!
Unfortunately, Susie’s been struggling with some pain in her right hip and buttocks over the last year or so.
The pain comes and goes, but has gotten more consistent over the last couple months, and it’s now starting to limit some of her favorite activities.
And I hate to say this 4-letter word in October, but the SNOW is on its way, and Susie wants to be prepared for skiing and snowshoeing!
Susie tried some physical therapy treatments a couple months ago (at another clinic), and her pain relief was only temporary at best.
And on Thursday, she decided I’d nagged her enough that she’d let me try to help her with what we now refer to as her “pain in the butt.”
“My doctor sent me to another PT clinic”
This is a topic that I’ve been wanting to write about for quite some time…
…and just last weekend, I was again reminded that I need to finally get this message out.
Let me give you the scenario that inspired this blog before I dive into the message.
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Last weekend Stephanie and I were manning a booth at Valleyfest, when I noticed a previous patient of ours across the way.
Her name was Dee, and she was walking with a walker and not looking too good overall.
So I went over and asked Dee how she was doing.
As you can imagine, she told me not so good. She’s been having some trouble with her hips and back and is now relying heavily on her walker to get around.
I then mentioned to her that maybe it was something I could help her with, and do you know what she said to me…?
“I’m already doing physical therapy somewhere else.”
Back Pain & Sciatica: Is It a Bulging Disc or Degenerative Changes?
Bulging discs and degenerative changes are the 2 most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica that we see in the clinic. And one of the most common questions that I get is “How do I know if I have a bulging disc or some other degenerative type of pain?”
In this video, I’ll explain to you how to determine which of these 2 is causing your back and sciatica pain. And I’ll also explain how you need to adopt a different treatment approach depending on the type of pain you have.
July 2017 Newsletter
August was a really busy month at the clinic, and I’m a full month late in posting our July 2017 newsletter files!
This month’s edition is packed full of fun and useful information, including an article about why you migh want to consider smoking (page 2).
Here’s the complete line-up for the month:
Pg. 1: How to “Bookend Your Days” for Success
Pg. 2: Are You Ready to Start Smoking?
Pg. 3: Dutch Bros. Coffe – We Love This Place! (also smoothie recipe and funny memes)
Pg. 4: 5 Benefits of Turmeric
The downloadable link for the digital version of the newsletter is below:
– July 2017 Newsletter Digital Version
And if you’d rather read all the newsletter content on this page, all 4 of the articles are posted below. Enjoy 🙂
June 2017 Newsletter
I’m a little late in posting our June 2017 newsletter files, but the wait will be well worth it!
This month’s edition is packed full of fun and useful information:
Pg. 1: The Next Big Thing
Pg. 2: Local Biz Spotlight: Wildflower Vintage
Pg. 3: Serena Tells Us All About Essential Oils (also recipe and funny memes)
Pg. 4: 2 New Ways to Enjoy Yoga: Goats & Beer!
The downloadable link for the digital version of the newsletter is below:
– June 2017 Newsletter Digital Version
And if you’d rather read all the newsletter content on this page, all 4 of the articles are posted below. Enjoy :-)
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