WHAT REALLY WORKS? Learn the steps you can take to keep PAIN from controlling your LIFE! Dr. Pallavi Deshpande [Kasliwal] Dr. Aalap A. Deshpande P.T, M.P.Th (AIIPMR, Mumbai) P.T, M.P.Th (KEM, Mumbai)
Jul 16, 2015
WHAT REALLY WORKS?
Learn the steps you can take to keep PAIN from controlling your LIFE!
Dr. Pallavi Deshpande [Kasliwal] Dr. Aalap A. Deshpande P.T, M.P.Th (AIIPMR, Mumbai) P.T, M.P.Th (KEM, Mumbai)
Why a PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
A branch of Science – deals with
- Physical impairments
- Functional Disabilities
Find SOURCE Clinically Evaluate Treat CAUSE
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
• MANUAL THERAPY
• NEURAL TISSUE TENSION TECHNIQUE
• EXERCISE THERAPY [Modified YOGA]
• ELECTROTHERAPY
• HOME PROGRAM
• HOLISTIC APPROACH – Diet/Stress/ etc.
Sleepless nightsYou’re waking up feeling tired & in PAINYou can’t sit for long or concentrate on anything because of your painStress & IrritationExpensive therapyYou can’t move around freelyYou can’t do the things you like to
In short-you wish the pain was gone, right?
Think of all the problems of a painful back / neck / any other problem
ARE YOU AT RISK?
Many things can make you more likely to develop any pain. Such risk factors include:
Age Genes Lower pain threshold Arthritis Depression, stress, and unhappiness at home or work Pregnancy Osteoporosis Certain occupations Lack of exercise Being overweight Smoking
WHAT DO YOU DO ???
DIETING / SKIP MEALS GYM YOGA MORNING WALK PILLS / MEDICINES MACHINES
GIVE FANTASTIC “BAHANE”
General Management
• Nothing• Rest• Lumbar corset/ belt• Fomentation• Oil Massage
• Self Medications• Injections• Traction
PAIN CYCLE:
SOURCE NOT TREATED
STRESS BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
DECREASED PRODUCTIVITY
PAIN
OUR VISION
TO ERADICATE PAIN AND SUFFERING
FROM YOUR LIFE
YOUR MISSION:
To learn all you can about taking care of your back
Therefore, always follow the advice of your doctor and PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Commonest Problems
• Neck
• Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Low Back
• Knee
• Heel
ANATOMY
There are many factors influencing the onset of back pain but generally they fall into following categories:
1. Muscle and/or ligament tightness
2. Poor posture and lack of corrective exercise
3. Joint degeneration and reduced joint flexibility
4. Nerve inflammation & tightness
5. Muscle weakness
6. Poor technique - lifting, carrying handling
7. Trauma - accidents, falls, sport related inj. etc
The Potential Causes
NECK PAIN
NECK PAIN
Static Muscle Work Over Use Syndrome Presentation – - Pain - Muscle Spasm / Thick Bands - Swelling - Tingling - Numbness - Stiffness
POSTURE
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
POSTURE ERGONOMICS FOMENTATION – ICE / WARM WATER BASIC NECK EXERCISES FEEDBACK
IF STILL PAIN PERSISTS – CONSULT US!
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
SHOULDER PAIN
Not always a Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Inflammation
Impingement
Posture
Exercises
BACK PAIN
STANDING POSTURE
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
POSTURE ERGONOMICS FOMENTATION – ICE / WARM WATER BASIC BACK EXERCISES FEEDBACK
IF STILL PAIN PERSISTS – CONSULT US!
KNEE PAIN
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
POSTURE ERGONOMICS FOMENTATION – ICE / WARM WATER BASIC KNEE EXERCISES FEEDBACK
IF STILL PAIN PERSISTS – CONSULT US!
WALKING
MAINTAIN YOUR NORMAL PATTERNMORNING WALK STRETCHING IMPORTANCE OF PROPER
FOOTWEAR
SELF MOTIVATION
Getting started Pick an activity you enjoy / hate least Play music, etc. Companion Self-instructions Paste Photograph Declaration
TAKE SUPPORT
IMPORTANT TIPS:
Self Instructions / Motivation
Overuse of Collar /Braces /Knee cap
Exercise ATLEAST 5-10mins [maintain routine]
THANK YOUYOUR RESULTS ADD TO OUR REPUTATION