Physical Therapy for Back Pain

1275 W Pueblo Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81004

719.542.0589
719PT.COM

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Back Pain

Are you one of the 61% of Americans to suffer from low back pain?
Learn how physical therapy can help.

There is a roadmap back to mobility, activity, and health with Is back pain affecting your:
the help of a physical therapist. We work with patients to help re-
duce pain and improve or restore mobility, in many cases reducing o sleep?
the need for expensive surgery or long-term use of prescription o travel?
medications. A physical therapist will develop a customized plan o intimacy?
for recovery based on your individual needs, so you don’t miss out o work?
on the things you need to do in life. o family time?
o ability to exercise?
What causes low back pain?
What are people with
Many times, the exact cause is unclear; however, common back pain doing about it?
causes include:
4 overuse, strain or injury n Most people try heat or ice to relieve the pain.
4 Inability of muscles, ligaments, and n Three out of four women take over-the-counter or

joints to work as they should prescription medication.
4 Stress n One in four limit movement. Movement is often the

Much less common, the cause is a health condition such as: overlooked way to manage low back pain.
4 Lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing within the
What will a physical therapist
vertebrae of the spinal column resulting in too much do for your back pain?
pressure on the spinal cord)
4 Osteoporosis (a thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone After an initial examination to determine the cause of your
density over time) pain, your physical therapist will design an individualized
4 Degenerative disk disease (a flattening and stiffening of treatment plan. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
the discs between the vertebrae).

cont. on pg 2

BACK PAIN, CONT. from page 1 If your pain lasts more than a
few days...
Treatment may include:
• Manual therapy, including spinal or gets worse, schedule an appointment to
see a physical therapist. We will work collab-
manipulation, to improve the mobility oratively with other health care professionals
of joints and soft tissues to ensure treatment is comprehensive and
• Specific strengthening and flexibility consistent with your medical history. Patients
exercises can go directly to a physical therapist for an
• Education about how you can take better evaluation of their low back pain and in most
care of your back cases may begin their treatment without a
• Training for proper lilting, bending, and physician referral. Physical therapy is cov-
sitting at work and at home, as well as ered by federal, state, and private insurance plans. We are happy
proper sleeping positions to answer questions about insurance and billing when you come
• Assistance in creating a safe and effective to our office.
physical activity program to improve your overall health
“Most of us will experience low back pain at some
How can you reduce your chances point in our lives, but it does not mean we have to
of having low back pain? suffer through it. Patients tell me all the time:
I wish I came to you sooner.
1. Maintain a regular physical fitness With the right treatment, people can
regimen reduce or eliminate low back pain
Your physical fitnesss regimen should include and get back to doing what they love.”
regular strengthening exercises to improve the
strength and flexibility of the back, core, and leg — James Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA,
muscles. Ask your physical therapist for help president of the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
with an exercise plan or if you’re unsure how
to perform any exercises. Fewer reps with good CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.
form are better than more reps with poor form.

2. Use proper body mechanics during activities
You should always use properbody mechanics while at
work, play, or doing daily activities such as
lifting, shoveling, or gardening.

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OUR PATIENT’S RESULTS

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“I have dealt with back pain, better yet severe back pain for the last 8 years of my life
partly due to genetics and partly because I was a competitive athlete when I was younger.
I have been in physical therapy two other times and have had joint injections for 5 years
prior to coming to Momentum. When I was first referred to Momentum I was worried that
I would get minimal to no relief from my pain and that my therapist wouldn’t understand
my conditions, especially because of my age. I was pleasantly dead wrong. From the mo-
ment I walked in the door and was greeted by Elizabeth, to Danni the rehab technician
who explained how the process worked, to meeting my therapist Doug, I knew I was in
good hands – almost like I was home. Every single person in that office: Lesha, Doug,
Beth, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Danni, Brady, and Matt care about your progress and your
strides. Doug took the time to figure out new ways to work with me because I was stron-
ger than others, but still wasn’t at 100%. He pushed me because he knew I could do it. For
the first time in 8 YEARS I can say honestly that I am pain free on a daily basis and I could
NOT have done it without Doug and the entire team at Momentum Physical Therapy. Be-
ing discharged was the happiest and saddest day of my life. I truly am thankful for these
people because they gave me my life back.” — Kirsty Z.

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REFERRAL PROGRAM
Your referrals mean the world to us.

A great physical therapy experience deserves to be shared. We hope you tell someone you know we could help.
They will thank you and so will we with a $10 gift card for every new patient you send us.
Ask for our referral cards at the front desk.

1275 W Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo | 719.542.0589 | 719pt.com

PFAREINE Why choose Momentum?

CONSULTATION 4 Expertly trained therapists
4 Focused on achieving fast results
Talk to our experts to see 4 We take the time to listen to you
how physical therapy at 4 We spend time educating you on your
Momentum can relieve
your pain! problem and how to solve it

4 Friendly, courteous staff
4 On time appointments
4 Doctor recommended
4 Experts in neck, back and orthopedic care

If you or a friend need
help with the following,
call us today for a
FREE CONSULTATION!

n Back and neck pain Momentum helps you: Learn more
n Arthritis about our Care Credit
n Shoulder and arm pain 4 Relieve your pain and HOPE programs
n Hip / knee / ankle pain 4 Increase your strength designed to help meet
n Walking / balance difficulties 4 Have more energy
4 Feel healthier your health care
719.542.0589 4 Be more active again needs.
4 Restore your flexibility
1275 W Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo 4 Walk and move better

You don't need a referral to see a physical therapist and
we gladly accept most insurances, providing a great LOW
COST SOLUTION to restore your pain-free movement!

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WALK
YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH

BOOSTS ENDORPHINS REDUCES GLAUCOMA RISK
EASING STRESS, TENSION, ANGER, HALVES ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
FATIGUE, AND CONFUSION RISK OVER 5 YEARS
IN TEN MINUTES. IMPROVES HEART HEALTH
LIMITS SICKNESS BY INCREASING HEART RATE
BY HALVING ODDS OF AND CIRCULATION
CATCHING A COLD IMPROVES
WORKS BLOOD PRESSURE
ARM & BY FIVE POINTS
SHOULDER ENGAGES
MUSCLES AB MUSCLES
BUILDS BONE MASS
REDUCING RISK OF LIMITS COLON CANCER
OSTEOPOROSIS BY 31% FOR WOMEN

STRENGTHENS LEGS IMPROVES BALANCE
INCLUDING PREVENTING FALLS
QUADRICEPS,
HIP FLEXORS,
AND HAMSTRINGS
BURNS MORE FAT
THAN JOGGING

ONLY 30 MINUTES A DAY, 5 TIMES A WEEK Do life better.®
CAN MAKE YOU HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER!

If you can't walk that long without pain, stop by Momentum for
a free consultation and get back to living pain free.

1275 W. Pueblo Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81004

719PT.COM

MEET OUR STAFF

MATT CIRA

PT Tech

Matt was born and raised in Pueblo. His entire family lives in Pueblo and he is very grateful that
everyone is in close proximity to one another. He graduated from Centennial High School and
continued his education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from CSU-Pueblo in
2016. Matt has always chosen jobs that help the general public and is now excited to be working
in the medical field, a goal he has had for many years. He is currently the trainer at Central High
School and is looking forward to helping the Pueblo community at Momentum Physical Therapy.
Matt has a passion for anything and everything sports related, the great outdoors, and spending
time with his friends.

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