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Your expert therapy team consists of physical therapists, massage therapists and physical therapy technicians who come from varied areas of strength including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Feldenkrais Method, GyneVisceral Mobilization, Reflexology, and Lymphedema Management.
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We believe that education about your condition is the key in allowing you to understand and manage your condition. Good Physical therapy is a partnership between you and your physical therapist where together you set your goals and work towards them.
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Did you know Lake County Physical Therapy offers different programs for return to work after a work related injury. We offer Work Hardening / Work Conditioning as well as Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) to help you return back safely to your prior level of functioning at work. FCEs are offered at our Round Lake Beach and Wheeling locations.
Call now to find out more about these programs.
Call today, you are worth it!
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Welcome to our newsletter.
We at Lake County Physical Therapy are well versed in helping you with this condition. If you have, or you know of someone with this condition, please call us or refer them to get timely treatment for this condition.
In addition we would love to hear from you about your comments and suggestions regarding this newsletter, please reply by email or if you prefer, call your favorite physical therapist at Lake County Physical Therapy LLC. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. |
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Our Convenient Locations:
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301 E Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach
100 N Atkinson Road, Ste 207, Grayslake
1047 E Lake Cook Road, Wheeling
351 S Greenleaf Street, Ste E, Park City (WOMENS HEALTH ONLY)
APPOINTMENT LINE: 847-229-0140
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Specialty Programs
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- Oncology Issues
- Fibromyalgia
- Lymphedema Therapy / MLD
- Anodyne / Neuropathy Program
- Women's Health (Urogynecological)
- Pelvic Floor Rehabe (Male, Female & Pediatrics)
- Viceral Manipulation
- Balance and Fall Prevention
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Arthritis Program
- Sport Enhancement
- Ergonomic Training
- Vestibular Rehab
- Work Hardening
- Work Conditioning
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Does Back Pain Go Away On Its Own?
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 Did you know that 80% of all individuals suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives? At times, the cause can be a specific injury. In other cases, the cause cannot be accurately determined. Low back pain is the second most common reason for a visit to the doctor's office (the first is upper respiratory tract infections).
What Causes Low Back Pain?
The spine is a complex structure made up of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. It can be injured in several ways. It’s possible to sprain ligaments, muscles or get a bulging or herniated disc. These are just some of the factors that can lead to low back pain. There can be times when the simplest movement (bending down to pick up a pencil from the floor, picking up your child) can lead to severe pain.
Will My Back Heal Itself?
Unlike muscles and bone, the lower back is a complex part of the body that does NOT "heal" on its own. It is critical to identify the underlying cause (which is where we help you) so that you can get long lasting relief.
The persistence of low back pain was revealed in a study by Hestbaek and colleagues in 2003. The study revealed that back pain lasted longer than 30 days for over 33% of people who experienced low back pain. Also, very few people (9% to be exact) with low back pain remained pain free after 5 years.
This highlights the importance of an evaluation from a licensed physical therapist, which is exactly where we come in to help you.
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What If I Suffer From Long-Lasting Back Pain?
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Persistent, chronic pain is more than just an inconvenience. It can make daily activities painfully challenging and limit your ability to do the things you enjoy. You may find it difficult to play with your children and complete tasks at home or work. Pain can also confine you to staying indoors. It can substantially limit your social life.
That’s not all. Many individuals cut back on physical activity. This leads to muscle weakness, which causes more pain and weakness. This triggers a vicious cycle that grows worse with each passing day.
Your physical therapist can help you break this painful cycle! In most cases, we can help individuals with long-lasting back pain feel improvement shortly after starting physical therapy.
If your back pain is not resolving quickly, call us today.
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Can I Prevent My Back Pain From Returning?
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Here are some tips from our physical therapists to keep your spine healthy and pain-free:
 When lifting an object, bend at your knees, not your back. Be sure to squat with the correct technique to pick up an object. Keep your back straight and keep the object close to your body.- Avoid twisting your body while lifting anything.
- When sitting, make sure your feet are flat on the floor and your back is straight.
- Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If you must, make sure to stand up and stretch frequently.
- The right footwear can protect your spine. Flats or low heels are safer than heels.
- Avoid sitting on the couch for too long, since it de-conditions the muscles surrounding your spine.
- Exercise regularly. Increasing muscle strength with the right exercises (which we can teach you) will minimize pain and injury.
 Don’t neglect your low back, even if you are pain free. We can teach you several preventative exercises and conduct a postural evaluation to determine if you may be at risk for back pain.
What are you waiting for? Schedule an appointment with us today so we can show you how to protect your spine. It’s time to get you 'back' to pain-free living.
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