Page 14 - Boca ViewPointe - October '20

Page 14, Viewpointe October 2020

Condolences Oh My Aching Back!!!

By: Joseph Gillespie, MSPT, and Deana Hicks, PTA show these spinal changes, which may have been chronic
We are sorry to announce the death of Marvis and not causing the present episode. Of course in severe
DeLayne Wulf on September 15, 2020. Marvis lived Back Pain. If you are human, you have probably had cases of spinal degeneration or stenosis, surgery may be
in Villa Flora for 34 years and was a member of the at least one or many encounters with this too common the ultimate option.
club for the entire time. She served on The Landscape ailment. Simply lifting something too heavy, twisting So, what to do before rushing for medical advice?
Committee, spearheaded the Christmas tree decorating, awkwardly, or sitting with wrong posture for too long can Here are a few solutions for when back pain strikes.
and was actively involved in the tennis community.  bring on back pain. For most of us, our first reaction is Apply heat: take a hot shower or rest with a heating pad,
to get to the doctor’s office right away. We immediately this can speed up the healing by causing blood vessels to
go through X-rays and MRI scans to see what is wrong. dilate and increase blood flow with oxygen and nutrients
to the tissues. Stretch: complete slow and gentle stretching
There are a few avenues to take when a diagnosis is made.
Hadassah reports, studies show that conservative treatments, by pulling your knees to your chest while lying down.
According to an extensive article in the recent consumer
Consider a light pain reliever: An anti-inflammatory such
including massage, acupuncture and physical therapy, as Advil or Aleve are okay and work better than Tylenol
Geula-Atid Chapter and may yield the same result as back surgery. The article if cleared by the doctor. Everyone responds differently
so treatments for back pain can vary. Staying active is
suggests that patients too often rush into spinal surgery
L’Dor V’Dor Group because of acute pain, before applying conservative rest key, relief is often on the other side of light activity. A
and light movement for initial healing to take place. There physical therapist can teach you a few exercises that you
should be treatment on the whole patient, helping people can later do on your own and also discuss your posture
Hadassah, the get stronger, which will not only speed up the recovery during daily activities such as how you sit at a desk or
Women’s Zionist but also help prevent future episodes of pain. Medical pick up something off the floor.
Organization of experts state that back pain has haunted humans ever since It is important to remember that when back pain strikes,
America, inspires we started walking on two feet. Standing upright forces it is only natural to become fearful. But, rest and gently
a passion and the spine to support our body weight while still being movement can bring relief before surgery is considered.
commitment to its flexible enough to bend in several different directions.
partnership with the land and people of Israel. It enhances the This causes a lot of stress on the back’s network of Joseph Gillespie, MSPT, and Deana Hicks PTA are the
health of people worldwide through its support of care and bones, muscles and ligaments. Our muscles and ligaments licensed Physical Therapists offering Physical Therapy
research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. can be overstretched, the gel-like disks cushioning the in the Athletic Center at Boca Pointe.
Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well spinal bones can bulge, and the disks can slip, persisting Members and non-members are welcome. Medicare
as youth in Israel and America, through opportunities for painfully on the spinal nerves. Many times, an MRI will and private insurances are accepted. 
personal growth, education, advocacy and Jewish continuity.
Did you know??? Hadassah supports three Youth
Villages in Israel. These are home to immigrants and at-risk
children in Israel. Druze, Bedouins, Arabs and Israel youth
live and learn together.

JOIN US!
Call: Susan 561 208-1632

JOIN our BOARD!
Call: Marge 904 347-6383

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday Boat Ride – have a pina colada while sailing
the ocean blue, Oct. 25, 2020, Hadassah, the Womens’
Zionist Organization of America

STAY HEALTHY ... STAY WELL 

HOUSE - CONDO CHECK SERVICES
SUNSHINE PET PALS Plumbing rePairs • locate leaks • rePair toilets • Faucets & Water Heaters
“CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR HOME”

10% OFF
.com any PluMbing

Family owned & operated since 1976 work!
100% satisfacton guaranteed!
service calls available • sat. & sun. 9:00 aM - 4:00 PM www.Plumbingexperts.com
At no extrA cost serving boca For 45 years!

PREMIER LOVING PET & HOME CARE
IN YOUR HOME - FOR YOUR BEST FRIENDS
Premier Loving Pet & Home Care
In Your Home - For Your Best Friends
*DISCOUNT FOR NEW BOCA POINTE CLIENTS* Free
Boca Pointe DISCOUNT!*
MID-DAY WALKS - CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SCHEDULE .com
MID-DAY WALKS (All Dogs Benefit!) Puppies/Dogs service call
VACATION & TRAVEL PET & HOME CARE
FEEDING Puppies/Dogs
Kittens/Cats
EXERCISE & TRAINING
EXERCISE Kittens/Cats with any repair 561.279.2460
Birds
FEEDING,
TRAINING MEDICAL CONDITIONS Birds/Fish & More
Fish
SUNSHINE PET PALS No expiration date. Save until you need us. Not valid with other

VACATION & TRAVEL Pet & House Care
Reptiles & More!
WE WORK WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS

offers or prior services. Limit one coupon per service call.
13 Yr Boca Pointe Resident - NAPPS - Pet First Aid
OUR 13 YEAR - 25 YEAR BOCA POINTE RESIDENT We accept competitor’s coupons SB05
561-212-6917
TH
561-212-6917 Boca Raton’s 561.279.2460
INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED - PET FIRST AID (*Call for Details)
INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED
SunshinePetPals.com BiGGEST & BEST Since 1976 Licensed & Insured CFC1427238 • CFC1508546