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12/22/2023

Happy Friday 🥳

Start your day off right with a Figure 4, w/ Leave Back Pain in 2023- Part 5!

12/21/2023

Christmas is near! You still have time to fit in some exercises for low back pain; all month we have been sharing easy tips to "Leave Back Pain in 2023."

For some fun, share your best GIF to describe just how ready you are for Christmas🎄🎁👇

12/18/2023

Don't give up on your exercises just yet, the best is next.... CAT AND COW!

Leave Back Pain in 2023-Part 4 👇👇👇

12/14/2023

December is also S.A.D. awareness month.

A few quick facts:
-At any given time 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression.
-10 Million; Seasonal affective disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans. Another 10% to 20% may have mild SAD.
-Four out of Fie people who have seasonal depression are women.
-18-30 years old; that's the most common age for SAD.

Don't wait❗
📞National Su***de Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
📱Crisis Text Line - Text START to 741-741

12/13/2023

Leave Back Pain in 2023! Part 3- GLUTES!

Did you know that doing gluteal stretches can help you relieve muscle tightness and tension, reduce low back pain or tightness in your hips, increase your flexibility and range of motion, and reduce your risk of injury? Well now you do💪

12/10/2023

With so many patients and the staff getting sick, we thought it was a good time to share some cold and flu safety tips!

Wash Your Hands❗️
Washing your hands is the first and best defense to protect yourself from germs. One study found that regular hand washing can reduce respiratory illness transmission by more than 20 percent. Make it a habit at every possible break. Rinse your hands and lather with soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. If unavailable, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Stop Biting Your Nails❗️
No matter how good you are about washing your hands or using sanitizer, your fingers touch everything, and your nails collect it – including germs and bacteria. Touching your face or biting your nails puts those germs on a direct route to your mouth and nose, giving them the ability to start making you sick.

Disinfect High-Touch Areas❗️
Germs can live on hard surfaces for several hours – some up to several days. Kitchen and bathroom countertops, door handles, and gym equipment are all breeding grounds for germs and bacteria. That’s why it’s important to disinfect often. You also should also be wiping down phones, remotes and light switches.

Don’t Forget the Laundry❗️
Clothes, towels and bedding – and yes, those favorite stuffed animals – can be a key culprit in spreading infectious germs and flu. Wash items in the hottest water safe for the fabric and use color-safe bleach to wipe out germs. When handling dirty laundry, carry items in a basket instead of hugging potentially contaminated clothes to your chest. Pour the items directly into the machine if possible and wash your hands after handling dirty materials.

Get Good Sleep❗️
Research shows that people who get less than seven hours of sleep each night are three times more likely to catch colds than those who get at least eight hours. Getting quality sleep on a regular basis strengthens your immune system (and has many other benefits), helping your body fight off colds, the flu and other infections.

Boost Your Immune System❗️
You can boost your body’s ability to fight off sickness by adding the right vitamins and nutrients to your diet. Some research suggests vitamin C can help shorten the duration of colds or even help prevent them. Research also has shown that zinc may decrease how long your common cold lasts, and vitamin D3 has been shown to support your immune system.

Get Some Fresh Air – Even When It's Freezing Out❗️
One of the reasons sickness spreads more easily in winter is because we’re all inside sharing the same air. Opening a window to let in some fresh air or stepping outside for a brief walk can do wonders for clearing out the lungs. If that’s not an option, an air purifier is an excellent investment. Some models are specifically designed to remove allergens, inactivate bacteria and neutralize viruses.

Stay Away❗️
It should go without saying but stay away from others who are sick if possible. If you are sick, stay home. Cover your mouth when you cough, preferably with something other than your hand.
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Talk with your health care provider for the best ways to keep yourself healthy not only during cold and flu season, but year-round.

12/06/2023

Keep back pain in 2023- Pt. 2

Reminder: Low back pain is often caused by poor flexibility in the hips, legs, and glutes. So, today we work on our hamstrings!

12/04/2023

Leave Back Pain in 2023! Pt. 1

Low back pain is often caused by poor flexibility in the hips, legs, and glutes. The following exercises Dr. Jodi suggests as they can help you increase flexibility in those areas and possibly decrease instances of low back pain.

12/01/2023

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