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February 2017 Newsletter

Mar 2, 2017

Welcome to our February 2017 newsletter, which is a 6-page printed newsletter we mail out to many of our past patients here at Gordon PT.
Here are the articles featured in this edition:
Page 1: An Ounce of Prevention…
Page 2: Local Business Spotlight: “Bottles”
Page 3: 5 Things to Do in Spokane This Winter
Page 4: The Power of Visualization
Center Insert: Heel Pain Workshop on March 11th
Here are the 2 downloadable links to view the newsletter in .pdf format:

4 Simple Tips to Eliminate Achilles Tendon Pain (Achilles tendonitis/tendinosis)

Feb 24, 2017

Dealing with pain around your feet and ankles can to really difficult to treat.

Unlike most body parts, like the shoulders and arms, you really can’t stop using for feet for any length of time. (Unless you’re in one of those zippy power chairs!)

This means that even if taking the stress off your feet for a day or two would give them time to heal, it just isn’t feasible.

So what do you do with this stubborn pain? Below are 4 tips that will help you turn the tables and start to ease your Achilles pain:

What is Plantar Fasciitis (Plus 3 Simple and Effective Ways to Treat It)

Feb 20, 2017

Do you have severe heel pain during your first 3-4 steps after you’ve been sitting down or when you first wake up in the morning?

If so, you might just be suffering from “plantar fasciitis”, which is a fancy term for irritation of the plantar fascia.

First off, what is the plantar fascia?

Understanding the 3 Balance Systems

Jan 17, 2017

Having a slip and fall can be a life-altering event. In the short-term, these accidents usually lead to some nasty injuries, such as broken hips, concussions, and broken wrists, just to name a few.

Constant Nerve Pain + Time = Permanent Damage (Simple Steps to Avoiding Nerve Damage)

Jan 13, 2017

Most of us can agree that when it comes to back and leg pain, surgery is the last option (at least I hope we can agree on that!). Unfortunately, for a small percentage of people suffering from low back pain and sciatica, surgery can actually be indicated. While you’d like to avoid surgery as long as possible as a general rule, there is one major exception (and this is MAJOR)…