How to Make the World’s Hardest Job a Little Easier
January 30th, 2012

Parenthood is difficult enough as it is. But many parents find themselves with aches and pains because of their bundle of joy. All the lifting and twisting can really cause a lot of damage to new moms and dads. But there are ways to enjoy every minute with your child – without the pain.

One simple trick for parents is to clear the clutter from the diaper bag. All the toys and must-have gadgets can add an extra 10 pounds to your shoulders and back. The American Chiropractic Association recommends carrying just 10 percent of your body weight on your shoulders. Opting for only the basics: a few extra diapers, wipes and a change of clothes. If the bag is still a little heavy, place the strap across the body to even the weight distribution.

Lift with Care

Picking children up is another way parents put strain on muscles and joints. Never pick up a child by bending over at the waist. That position can put up to 10 times the amount of normal pressure on your spinal discs. A new mom or dad picking up a 10-pound infant, can really be putting 100 pounds of pressure on her back. To avoid this, bend at the knees with one foot in front of the other to help balance the weight.
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New Year Tips for New Parents

By Mel Fabrikant

How to make the world’s hardest job a little easier – Parenthood is difficult enough as it is. But many parents find themselves with aches and pains because of their bundle of joy. “All the lifting and twisting can really cause a lot of damage to new moms and dads,” says Terel S. Newton, M.D., a Board-Certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Pain Relief Centers. But there are ways to enjoy every minute with your child – without the pain.

“One simple trick for parents is to clear the clutter from the diaper bag. All the toys and must-have gadgets can add an extra 10 pounds to your shoulders and back,” Newton warns. The American Chiropractic Association recommends carrying just 10 percent of your body weight on your shoulders. Newton suggests opting for the basics: a few extra diapers, wipes and a change of clothes. If the bag is still a little heavy, place the strap across the body to even the weight distribution.

Picking children up is another way parents put strain on muscles and joints. “Never pick up a child by bending over at the waist. That position can put up to 10 times the amount of normal pressure on your spinal discs,” Newton explains. “A new mom or dad picking up a 10-pound infant, can really be putting 100 pounds of pressure on her back.” To avoid this, he tells patients to bend at the knees with one foot in front of the other to help balance the weight.
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How to make the world’s hardest job a little easier

January 26, 2011 (Pinellas Park, Fla.) – Parenthood is difficult enough as it is. But many parents find themselves with aches and pains because of their bundle of joy. “All the lifting and twisting can really cause a lot of damage to new moms and dads,” says Terel S. Newton, M.D., a Board-Certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Pain Relief Centers. But there are ways to enjoy every minute with your child – without the pain.

“One simple trick for parents is to clear the clutter from the diaper bag. All the toys and must-have gadgets can add an extra 10 pounds to your shoulders and back,” Newton warns. The American Chiropractic Association recommends carrying just 10 percent of your body weight on your shoulders. Newton suggests opting for the basics: a few extra diapers, wipes and a change of clothes. If the bag is still a little heavy, place the strap across the body to even the weight distribution.

Picking children up is another way parents put strain on muscles and joints. “Never pick up a child by bending over at the waist. That position can put up to 10 times the amount of normal pressure on your spinal discs,” Newton explains. “A new mom or dad picking up a 10-pound infant, can really be putting 100 pounds of pressure on her back.” To avoid this, he tells patients to bend at the knees with one foot in front of the other to help balance the weight.
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Avoid a High Heel Hangover

Can’t quit your high heels, but hate the foot pain the next day? One tip is to buy new shoes at the end of the day. BodyChecklist.com’s Rachel K shares more tips from Pain Relief Centers.

Avoid a High Heel Hangover
By Rachel K

Who said pain is beauty? Probably someone who’s had to wear five-inch heels for longer than an hour. The truth is some fashion trends can cause damage to the body. According to Terel Newton, M.D., a Board-Certified anesthesiology and pain relief specialist physician with Pain Relief Centers, “Wearing high heels for longer than three hours a day can actually shorten the length of the Achilles tendon – and can lead to loss of motion in the feet over time.”

But ladies, we don’t have to give up every cute shoe in the closet. Pain Relief Centers has a few tips to put your best food forward.
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Picking the right shoe for the job

Terel S. Newton, M.D.
December 14, 2011
Standing on your feet all day, a common problem for healthcare providers, can come with the job, but painful feet don’t have to. Picking the right shoe, and in the right size, can help ease the tension felt from the heel to the toes. Pain Relief Centers sees dozens of patients each week with chronic back pain and oftentimes part of our treatment plan is getting patients to have a better foundation for their feet.

First and foremost, pick a pair that fits. Shoes that are too small are one of the biggest culprits of foot pain. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society says 88 percent of women are squeezing into the wrong size shoe. This can cause blisters, bunions and even joint damage.
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Tips para proteger los pies, rodillas y espalda por el uso de los zapatos

by Sonia Ramirez

Cuando se trata de moda, se dice que la belleza trae consigo dolor. Pero no hay nada bello en los dedos de martillo, los juanetes o los huesos rotos por culpa de los tacones. La American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society dice que el 88 por ciento de las mujeres están usando la talla equivocada de zapatos sólo porque era el último par en la tienda o porque el lugar en el que los compraron no tenía zapatos de su talla. Esto puede causarle un daño irreversiblea los pies.

Usar tacones por más de tres horas al día puede acortar el tendón de Aquiles –y esto, con el paso del tiempo, puede conducir a la pérdida de movimiento en el pie. Pero como las mujeres no están dispuestas a sacrificar el estar a la moda, los Pain Relief Centers tiene algunos consejos para evitar daños graves en sus pies, rodillas y espaldas.
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OTCs Fighting the Fight Against the Pain Pill Addiction

Get the low down to properly use OTCs rather than depending on harsher, addicting drugs for pain relief

(HealthNewsDigest.com) Pinellas Park, Fla. — About 2,500 people a year lose their fight against pain pill addictions in Florida; that’s an average of seven deaths a day. With that alarming rate, it’s imperative to have the low-down on over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications that can be used as a replacement to harsher, more addictive drugs.

When you have a tension headache from work stress or muscle strain from last night’s workout, you’ll most likely pick up an OTC pain medication to help alleviate your discomfort. But not all OTCs are created equal, so how do you know which one to choose? And what if the pain is more severe – will these products still be effective?

Terel Newton, M.D., pain management specialist at Pain Relief Centers in Pinellas Park, explains the differences between your everyday OTCs and how you know which to choose to stop your pain.
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Dr. Newton discusses whiplash with Health Radio’s Dr. Derrick Desilva. Listen to the interview here.

Local pain management specialist explains what whiplash is and what you can do if hit with this painful injury

(July 1, 2011) Pinellas Park, Fla. — It can happen during a car accident, a ride on a roller coaster or a football game collision. It gets its name from the sudden back-and-forth movement of the head that occurs during these events. It can cause an immense amount of pain in more severe conditions. And though it’s a term that we’ve all heard and a condition diagnosed fairly often, exactly what is whiplash? Read more »