2022 South Florida Community Events

Posted on November 17, 2022

CardioFlex Therapy enjoys supporting mission-focused causes by participating in fundraisers and local community events throughout the year. We would like to continue raising awareness of these causes and community organizations, and the people that they are trying to help.

Here are a few community events to participate in and support this season!

Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida                                                                                                                                                       

Walk to end Alzheimer’s

Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 8am- Nova Southeastern University

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

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American Heart Association                                                                                                                                                                                     

Miami-Dade Heart Walk & 5K Run

Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 8am- Maurice A. Ferre Park

Heart walk is about coming together, getting hearts pumping, honoring survivors, raising lifesaving funds – and having fun along the way.

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Arthritis Foundation                                                                                                                                                                                                   

2022 Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 8am- Tropical Park

Wear your favorite holiday attire and invite family and friends to join you at this fun community event. Together, we’re raising funds to support research for ARTHRITIS TREATMENTS & A CURE — plus life-changing ARTHRITIS RESOURCES & LOCAL PROGRAMS.

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society                                                                                                                                                                             

Light The Night Walk Fort Lauderdale

Sunday, November 19th, 2022 at 5:30pm – Esplanade Park

At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to  celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers.

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Make a Wish Foundation                                                                                                                 

Make-A-Wish Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 24th, 2022 at 8am- Lummus Park

In the spirit of the holiday, we invite you to bring your friends and family to help grant life-changing wishes for courageous children in our community. Feel great and be grateful at the Turkey Trot For Wishes!

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Special Olympics- South Florida                                                                                                                                                                                 

2022 Race for Inclusion

Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 5pm- Bayfront Park, Miami

Race for Inclusion is a nine-month celebration that culminates with a series of race events across Florida.   This is Special Olympics Florida’s challenge to build a world of inclusion and acceptance.

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PT Tech needed at CardioFlex Therapy

 By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is looking to hire a Physical Therapy Tech for our PT & OT Clinic located in Davie, FL. Ideal candidates need to have completed some college courses, are pursuing a career in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, and can give at least a 1-year commitment to this job.

We consider this opportunity to be similar to a paid internship because of the invaluable experience that is gained toward a future career in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. CardioFlex Therapy is open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm, and specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injury, Vertigo, Neurological Conditions, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab.

Physical Therapy Technicians for CardioFlex Therapy will be responsible for assisting the Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists with patient modalities, exercises, facility management, straightening, cleaning, front desk support, and various tasks within the clinic. Patient Modalities include Ice, Heat, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Cold Laser, Anodyne Therapy, Cervical Traction, Lumbar Traction, Lymphedema Pump, Iontophoresis, etc. If interested, please email your resume to:info@cardioflextherapy.com

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Front Desk Administrator needed at CardioFlex Therapy

By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is currently looking for a Front Desk Administrator for our Outpatient PT & OT Clinic in Davie, FL. We are looking for a candidate available from Monday 7:45 am to 1 pm to Wednesday and Friday 1:15 pm to 6 pm. This is currently a Part Time position.

The Front Desk Administrator for CardioFlex Therapy is responsible for verifying insurances, processing the billing, analyzing documentation, assisting in payroll, scheduling patients, managing our Home Therapists, interviewing job applicants, drafting letters and e-mails, and all basic clerical activities. We are looking for a candidate with excellent attention to detail, customer service, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
It is mandatory to have at least 1-2 years of healthcare experience and reside within a 15-minute drive to apply for this job. If interested, please email your resume to: info@cardioflextherapy.com

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

CardioFlex Celebrates 9th year Anniversary

 By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is celebrating our 9^th year anniversary at the Crexent Business Center Flamingo Commons location in Davie, Florida, just off Flamingo Road and Griffin Boulevard intersection. Dedicated to providing the best care and treatment since its founding in 2005, we at CardioFlex Therapy make sure each patient in our care receives specialized care based on their needs and recovery goals. Our highly trained and experienced staff uses our specialized programs to treat in orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, neurological disorders, and even cardiopulmonary conditions.

CardioFlex Therapy also offers Therapeutic Massage and Personal Training in our Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Our therapists also travel to patient’s homes in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to come to us. Using the latest technologies and equipment with proven treatments, means all of our therapists at CardioFlex Therapy have a multitude of ways to treat any ailment, injury or condition. Please visit our website for more information on hours of operation, insurance plans accepted and a more detailed list of specialized treatments offered as well as more information on our staff.

As leaders, we believe that part of our mission is to help those who cannot help themselves. Therefore, we are heavily involved with several Non-Profit Organizations and Charitable Events in our South Florida community. We support foundations that work with Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, Cancer, and other charities. We have created and promoted fundraisers, participated in local events, donated funds, and offered our Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy services.

CardioFlex offers free Injuries & Conditions along with community events & news in our Advice. For more information on hours of operation, insurance plans accepted, a more detailed list of treatments offered or to set up an appointment, please contact us today! Call us at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Assistant Office Manager needed for Davie PT Clinic - CardioFlex Therapy

 CardioFlex Therapy is currently hiring a part-time Office Manager for our Outpatient PT & OT Clinic in Davie, FL. We are looking for a candidate available to work 25-30 hours a week, 7:45 am – 1 pm, and some afternoon hours.

The Office Manager for CardioFlex Therapy is responsible for verifying insurances, processing the billing, analyzing documentation, assisting in payroll, scheduling patients, managing our Home Therapists, interviewing job applicants, managing staff, buying office supplies, drafting letters and e-mails, and all basic clerical activities. We are looking for a candidate with excellent attention to detail, customer service, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

It is mandatory to have at least 2-3 years of healthcare experience and reside within a 15-minute drive to apply for this job. If interested, please email your resume to: info@cardioflextherapy.com.

 For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

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Vertigo, Dizziness, & Balance Deficiencies – what they have in common

By: Terry Abrams 

Oftentimes when a patient is struggling with vertigo, dizziness, or feeling “off-balance”, vestibular rehabilitation with a vertigo Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist can greatly help the patient to alleviate or mostly minimize the symptoms.  Patients have a hard time connecting some of these sensations into the same category, whether it be feeling like they are on a boat, losing their balance if they move their head rapidly or change positions quickly, or feeling like they are about to “pass out”.  Dizziness and vertigo can be similar feelings, with different degrees of spinning, objects appearing to “move around”, or general off-balance sensations that can cause patients to stumble and sometimes even fall down.

Losing balance and risk of falling is a huge problem with the elderly that can lead to hospitalization, severe injuries, and even death in head trauma cases.  Strategies for falling should always be implemented, as well as techniques for getting up off the ground after falls, which unfortunately needs to be addressed before seniors get into a situation that is tricky to get out of.  For balance and vertigo issues that are caused by “central” problems, these conditions are more difficult to treat because they are caused by disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA or Stroke), Brain lesions (white matter), and many more can cause these types of central vertigo and balance conditions that are treatable, but not necessarily 100% curable. Other Central Vertigo diagnoses would be Brain Tumors, Hydrocephalus, and many other conditions.

If the patient’s issues are not caused by central problems, then it’s likely that the vertigo or dizziness is caused by peripheral disorders. Meniere’s Disease, Vestibular Weaknesses, and BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) are all peripheral vertigo diagnoses. Peripheral Vestibular disorders can be treated very successfully and fully using Vertigo PT, which means the same thing as Vestibular Rehabilitation (or rehab), since the issue is in the inner ear.  Chronic conditions like Meniere’s Disease may have intermittent success, but may be recurrent in the future due to the chronic nature of the condition. But BPPV conditions are completely treatable, and can be often eradicated in under a week, which is a tremendous relief to a patient.

Balance disorders can take longer to get rid of, or to minimize, because of the multiple systems that can be involved in such deficits.  Patients have to be prepared to work very hard in Vertigo PT to help to improve their balance. Dizziness is really just related to Vertigo, or a symptom of Vertigo. And feeling off-balance is connected to vertigo, proprioception, central conditions, or orthopedic issues as well.  Improper foot-ware, decreased sensation in the feet or legs, arthritis in leg joints, and may other orthopedic deficiencies can cause balance disorders that should be treated, before a patient’s balance continues to decline.

If a patient isn’t sure what to do to treat their problem, it’s always best to start with a visit to a Dr. and start with a diagnosis to get the condition properly classified. Then after the visit to the Dr., the patient can then come to Physical Therapy for Vertigo PT, so that the problem can be eliminated or improved.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

How to Tie a Theraband

 By: Terry Abrams

Most people have no idea how to tie a Theraband correctly. There are even Therapists who may not know how to tie it correctly either. In this video, we will both explain and demonstrate how to tie a Theraband so that you can exercise with it, and then untie it rapidly without any issues.

A Theraband or resistance band is a synthetic rubber band used for Physical Therapy and light strength exercises. Your PT will most likely use it to isolate strength training for specific muscles that have been affected secondary to a surgery or a non surgical injury/condition. There are several ways to tie a Theraband. Most people tie the band in a simple knot, although this isn’t the best way to tie it because then it’s time consuming to get the knot out. We like to call this simple knot “the lifetime” knot.” You’ll be spending what seems like the rest of your life trying to untie this knot.

The easiest and most useful way to ensure you get those most out of your training session is to tie the Theraband properly with either the Bow Tie or Half Bow Tie knot. For the Bow tie knot, you should have a full bow tie on both ends. To achieve the Half Bow Tie knot you are going to tie it as if you would a bow tie but the other side of the bow is going to come all the way through straight and the other end is a bow tie. When you undo either of these knots, it should be an easy release. There shouldn’t be a knot getting in the way of you untying it, and it will undo rapidly.

Check out our Youtube Video on How to Tie a Theraband below:

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Marketplace Insurances CardioFlex Offers

 By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is excited to announce we are in network with three major insurances from marketplace. Ambetter, Oscar and Bright Health. We work with a wide array of insurance carriers and plan types to ensure that our community has access to the care they need to stay healthy and strong. We’ve expanded our insurance portfolio to a maximum level, while still providing the quality care that we are known for.

Ambetter from Sunshine Health is Centene Corporation‘s Health Insurance Marketplace product. Their approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. Ambetter and Sunshine Health offers coverage with no lifetime limits, pre-existing conditions, increased coverage for kids, increased preventive care for adults and seniors, and preventive care for women.

Oscar is now the third largest for-profit national insurer in the Individual Market in the United States based on membership, and has expanded to Small Group in 2017 and Medicare Advantage in 2020. As of 2022, they have at least one health plan in 607 counties across 22 states, and expect to expand in the years ahead both geographically and with respect to insurance markets.

Bright Health gained recognition of its health plan with a prestigious URAC accreditation that is recognized in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They have proved compliance with rigorous standards, proving our ability to adhere to the mandates of the Affordable Care Act and compete in insurance marketplaces nationwide. Bright Health demonstrates their quality and compliance with standards that align with state and federal expectations for a more value-based delivery of care.

Whether you need Outpatient or Home Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, please call CardioFlex Therapy for PT & OT information on how we can best help you at our Outpatient Clinic in Davie at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Shoulder Injuries- Why They Are So Common

 By: Terry Abrams

For athletes that we rehab here at CardioFlex Therapy, the most common sports injuries that we diagnose are Shoulder injuries.  Shoulder Sports Injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive, and overhead motions.  Some sports that involve these movements are swimming, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, mixed martial arts, wrestling, gymnastics, cheerleading, and weightlifting.

But most shoulder injuries that occur are not limited to athletes, or sporting accidents only.  Most people hurt their shoulders doing day to day tasks or mundane activities, often times from the comfort of their own home.

Since the shoulder joint is the second worst lever system in the body due to the length of the arm, then it is more likely to be injured than other joints. Additionally, the shoulder is relatively small compared to the hip (worst level system in body), so it doesn’t have the musculature to protect it from outside forces.  If a person tries to lift or hold a heavy object with an outstretched arm, the shoulder has very little strength in this position, will usually take the brunt of the forces, and therefore be easily injured.

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, but it is also an unstable joint because of its nearly unlimited range of motion.  Because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the socket of the shoulder, it allows for this tremendous range of motion (ROM), but also creates a greater risk of injury. The shoulder joint is supported by soft tissues like the Rotator Cuff muscles, the Labrum, and the Biceps Tendon, which are often damaged when the shoulder is hurt.

When the shoulder is injured, simple stretches or protocols such as icing and applying heat can help relieve pain and prevent it from getting worse. The shoulder is the only joint in the body that can become “frozen” if it’s not being moved or utilized. If left untreated, shoulder pain can increase over time, becoming unbearable and preventing tasks of daily living.  A frozen shoulder will not unfreeze itself unless properly treated by a licensed Physical Therapist. A PT can help patients to recover faster and work with them individually to relieve shoulder pain.

In most states across the country, patients can see a Physical Therapist first without having to visit a Dr. to get a prescription.  In Florida, patients can visit a Physical Therapist for up to 30 days without a Doctor’s Script.  The PT may choose to apply several modalities, such as Ultrasound, Cold Laser, Iontophoresis, Electrical Stimulation, Moist Heat, Ice, Kinesiotaping, etc.  Also, a series of different stretches and resistance exercises with a PT is offered until most of the motion has returned.  No matter how a shoulder injury occurs, everyone wants the same result: a fast recovery.

CardioFlex Therapy Joins Oscar HealthCare

By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is excited to announce our joining of Oscar HealthCare insurance as of April 27th, 2021. As an In-Network provider of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex now accepts all plans from Oscar Health including Marketplace, Medicare and Medicaid insurance coverage. CardioFlex Therapy performs Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, located in Davie, FL and in the homes of our patients.

Founded in 2012, Oscar provides consumers with access to the affordable, high-quality health care they deserve. They began by offering health plans in the Individual market because Oscar believed it was where their member-first approach would set them apart. After only seven years of selling health insurance in the Individual market, their strategy has proved out.

Oscar is now the third largest for-profit national insurer in the Individual market in the United States based on membership, and has expanded to Small Group in 2017 and Medicare Advantage in 2020. As of 2022, they have at least one health plan in 607 counties across 22 states and expect to expand in the years ahead both geographically and with great respect to insurance markets.

Oscar is tackling health care’s biggest problems by providing more for Americans with access to the affordable, high-quality health care they deserve. It starts with reorienting consumers’ expectations of their insurer, and earning something that is all too rare in the health insurance industry: member trust.

Whether you need Outpatient or Home Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, please call CardioFlex Therapy for PT & OT information on how we can best help you at our Outpatient Clinic in Davie at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

CardioFlex Therapy Joins Bright HealthCare

By Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is proud to announce our joining of the Bright Healthcare network as of August 24th, 2021. As an In-Network provider of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex now accepts all plans from Bright Health including Marketplace, Medicare, EPO plans and Medicaid insurance coverage. CardioFlex Therapy performs Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy in our Outpatient Clinic and the homes of our patients.

Bright Health gained recognition of its health plan with a prestigious URAC accreditation that is recognized in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They have proved compliance with rigorous standards, proving our ability to adhere to the mandates of the Affordable Care Act and compete in insurance marketplaces nationwide. Bright Health demonstrates their quality and compliance with standards that align with state and federal expectations for a more value-based delivery of care.

Whether you have health plans or not, we are here to help. Call us for information on how we can best help you with your insurance (or health insurance market plan) at our outpatient clinic in Davie: 954-693-9090

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Why Maintaining Balance Is Critical

 By: Terry Abrams 

Balance is not commonly viewed as an important aspect of physical fitness but it can prove essential in preventing injury. We normally don’t think about our balance until we slip or fall and get injured because of instability. Just like anything else such as muscle and bone strength our balance can deteriorate the older we get. Balance is one of those “use-it-or-lose-it” situations, it must be trained and strengthened over time. Poor balance can lead to instability and put us at risk to slip or fall causing serious injuries such as a broken hip, which in turn, can lead to prolonged injury and a downward spiral into dependence and ill health. The good news is that it’s never too late to start, simple exercises that don’t require a lot of equipment can be utilized to help improve balance.

CardioFlex Therapy is changing Physical Therapy in Davie with Physical and Occupational Therapy at our facility or in the comfort of your home.

CardioFlex is open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm, and specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injury, Neurological Conditions, and other Specialized Programs like TMJ treatment, knee rehabilitation, herniated disk treatments.

For more info visit: https://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/maintaining-balance/

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Why Physical Therapy First?

 By: Terry Abrams 

Are you or a family member dealing with pain and aren’t quite sure who you should go see? A physical therapist might not be the first person you think of, but hopefully, after reading this, it’ll help you understand how we can help.

What does a physical therapist do and how can they help with an injury?

A physical therapist can help you move better. Whether you are having trouble getting out of bed, picking up your kids, having difficulty reaching into the cupboards, or any other daily tasks that you’re having trouble doing, a PT can help. 

. We spend one on one time with you to ensure that we tailor to your every need. We also come up with a comprehensive plan to help you get back to what YOU want to do, which is the whole point right? A physical therapist can help facilitate your recovery, with us giving you the tools to be successful. We want to empower you to be able to do things needed to keep you healthy for the long run.

Your physical therapist is focused on getting you back to the things you enjoy

If you choose PT first, you’ll feel better faster, and could potentially save money in the process! Who doesn’t love to save money? In most states, you can see a physical therapist first without needing to see anyone prior. Most people don’t know that, so we’re trying to make sure people understand they have a choice in where they want to go to get better.

I like to compare physical therapy to when something goes wrong with your car. If you need to invest in parts or work done to keep your car running properly, why wouldn’t you do the same thing with regards to your health?

There are many places you can go for an injury, hopefully, you know now that you can choose physical therapy first.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Office Worker Stretching Guide

 By: Terry Abrams

A majority of Americans spend 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day tied to a desk and staring at a computer. The downfall of working behind a desk is that it compromises the well being of your body. Not only does prolonged sitting affect cardiovascular health but also musculoskeletal integrity as well. Prolonged sitting along with bad posture can shorten hamstrings and hip flexors, contribute to neck and back pain, and even diminish core strength.

To keep your body in tip-top shape CardioFlex would like to share some tips on stretches and exercises you can do while at your desk.

(Tip: It is recommended to stand up, walk, stretch, etc. 5-10 min every hour.)

1. Seated Hamstring Stretch: Hold Stretch for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
2. Seated Thoracic Rotation: Hold stretch for 5 seconds, perform 10 per side.
3. Upper Trapezius Stretch: Hold stretch for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
4. Levator Scapulae Stretch: Hold for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
5. Hip Flexor Stretch in Half Kneeling: Hold for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.

Please consult a physical therapist or physician one-on-one if you have any questions, pain or other physical issues*

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Physical Therapists Tips to Prevent Arthritis

By: Terry Abrams

Physical Therapy plays a big role in arthritis, it focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Arthritis commonly occurs when the cartilage — the slick, cushioning surface on the ends of bones — wears away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Over time, joints can lose strength and pain may become chronic.

How To Prevent Arthritis? Simple Tips To Stay Healthy

You can’t always prevent Arthritis, there are many risk factors associated with it like increasing age, family history, and gender; women are more prone to Arthritis than men. You may be wondering why women are more prone to Arthritis, some factors that lead to this are : women have less knee cartilage than men due to hormonal difference, women are also at greater risk for an autoimmune condition called Rheumatoid Arthritis, emotional problems, lack of exercise etc.

Even though we can’t prevent the occurrence of Arthritis in most cases, we can give these steps a try and, perhaps, it will help you too.

1. Maintain a Good Body weight — Excess body weight increases the risk factor for getting Arthritis. More weight means more pressure on joints which means faster joint wear out.
2. Eat Fish rich in Omega 3 — Certain fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna), a healthy polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s have a number of health benefits — and may reduce inflammation in the body.
3. Exercise — Exercise strengthens the muscles around the joints, which protects them from wear and tear. But avoid high impact exercises like long distance running, Soccer etc. as these have adverse effects and increases the wearing.
4. Try to avoid any Injuries — when you injure your joint — for example, while playing sports or due to an accident — you can damage the cartilage in the knee and cause it to wear out more quickly.
5. Take care of Joints — While doing physical actions like Lifting an Object lift with your legs instead of back this will reduce the strain on your joints. Similarly while carrying objects also try to distribute the weight.
6. Stay away from High heels — Human foot is designed in such a way that it is distributing weight equally on entire feet. If you wear a high heels whole body weight is balanced by toes which in turn increases stress. So wear high heels only occasionally.
7. Check your Vitamin D — Studies show that Vitamin D deficiency also results in Arthritis so include Vitamin D in your diet.
8. Drink water — The cartilage in our joints is made up mostly of water, which is what makes it such a great cushion for the joints. When we’re dehydrated, water gets sucked out of the cartilage and it’s more easily damaged by wear and tear. So drink water.
9. Consult your doctor — If your feel that you are having Arthritis, consult your doctor and take immediate steps to slow down the wear and tear on your joints.

At CardioFlex Therapy we can help you increase mobility and manage the pain associated with arthritis. Call us for information or to make an appointment at 954-693-9090.Article Credits to: Amy Lawrence, Researcher in Ayurveda

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

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Stretches for Morning Back Pain Relief by Physical Therapists

By: Terry Abrams 

Here at CardioFlex, we know that on some mornings it’s harder to get out of bed than others. This is because one of the most common complaints that patients have over 50 is… lower back pain. CardioFlex would like to share some tips to help combat the stiffness and discomfort of lower back pain. Here are 5 stretches that you can do every morning before you get your day started. We hope you enjoy!

Lying Quadriceps Stretch

This list wouldn’t be complete without a stretch for the quadriceps and hip flexors. Lie sideways, keep the legs stacked and rest your head on the bottom arm.

Bend the top leg and grab its ankle with the top arms.

Pull the leg to bring its heel as close to the butt as possible.

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Then lie on the other side and stretch for the same duration.

Supine Spinal Twist

The supine twist stretches the spine and back muscles. It’ll also stimulate your kidneys, urinary bladder and other internal organs.

Lie on your back and keep the left knee bent at 90 degrees.

Lift the left foot and cross it over the right leg. Then use your right arm to press the right knee to the floor.

Keep the shoulders flat on the floor throughout. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds, then alternate sides.

Side Stretch

This stretch targets your obliques (side abs), outer thighs and the shoulders. Stand upright and place your left arm on a chair or bed. Cross the left leg in front of the right one.

Raise your right arm straight over your head while you bend your hips to the right side.

Extend your right arm to the left as far as possible.

Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and then switch sides.

Neck Stretches Side to Side

These stretches alleviate neck pain and undo the effects of sitting at a desk all day. Sit upright, then lean your head to the left side. Pull it with your left arm and stretch it for 15 seconds. Bend your neck to the right side and hold the stretch for the same duration.

Knee to Chest Stretch

This exercise stretches the lower back, hamstrings, and glutes. Feel free to perform it while lying on the floor. Lie on your back and bend your knees.

Grab both legs with your hands and pull your knees as close to the chest as possible.

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, then rest and repeat once.

Remember to breathe deeply while holding the stretch.

CardioFlex is open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm, and specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injury, Neurological Conditions, and other Specialized Programs like TMJ treatment, knee rehabilitation, herniated disk treatments and more. Whatever your condition is, come in for a consultation. We accept all insurances, including Medicaid and Worker’s Comp.

Give us a call: 954-693-9090

If for any reason these exercises increase the pain or do not relieve any symptoms it may be beneficial to consult a physical therapist.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com