POSTURE & PHYSICAL THERAPY
1. Standing. Stand facing a mirror. Look at your shoulders - does one seem higher than the other? Look at your neck - does it tilt to one side or stick forward? Pretendthatan imaginarystring ispullinggentlythroughthetop of your head. Notice how your posture improves automatically when you try to be taller? Keep your abdominals slightly contracted to maintain this posture. When walking, make sure that your arms are moving comfortably back and forth, feeling the rotation through your torso. 2.Sitting. Sit all the way back in your chair so you feel your lower backagainstthebackrest.Avoidprolongedsittingonsoftcouches when watching TV, as this causes excessive slouching. Try to keep your feet flat on the floor and angle your chair so that your knees are slightly lower than your hips. Tryusing a small rolled-up towel foryour lowerback ifyou need more supportwhile sitting. Ifyouwork at a computer, make sure that your keyboard and mouse are slightly lower than the level of your elbow. You may need to adjust your seat higher to make this happen. 3. Bending. Most back injuries occur when bending and twisting at the same time.Whenyou need to bend down to get something froma lowsurface,makesureyousquat,andkeepyourabdominals tightasyoudoso.Inaddition, ifyouare liftingsomething,getyour body as close as possible to what you are lifting. Try having one leg forward to use your legs more to lift, rather than your back. As part of your physical therapy treatment, we can teach you proper posture, bending, and lifting techniques to protect your body from future injuries and make sure you stay healthy for the long-haul. Call Iberia Sports & Rehabilitation at 337.367.3331 or visit isrehab.com to schedule your appointment today!
Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating posture and movement. By pinpointing the source of your aches and pains, we can develop a plan for you that will return you to an ideal posture and quickly relieve your pain. Infact,physicaltherapyhasbeenprovenasoneofthemostsuccessful methods for improving posture. According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, titled, “Evidence-based protocol forstructural rehabilitation of the spine and posture,” the method of structuralrehabilitationhasastrongeffacacyforbackpain,neckpain, and postural improvement. Physical therapists have found success in using theirmethods to treat postural issues, aswell as the chronic conditions that may develop as a result. Physicaltherapistsaremovementexpertsandtheyaregreatresources tohavewhentryingtoachieveyourphysicalperformancegoals.They will aid you in the improvement of your balance, stability, flexibility, and mobility, all of which will positively affect your posture. 3 Simple Tips For Healthier Posture Physicaltherapytreatmentswillyieldthebestresultswhenfocusingon improvingyourposture. However, there are some simple tipsyou can use on your own when standing, sitting, or bending in your daily life:
MIRACLE RED JUICE
• • 2 limes or lemons • 2 inches of ginger
Ingredients • 2 large beets • 4 long carrots Health Benefits • Immunity
• 2 apples • 6 celery stalks
• Spleen • Kidneys • Pancreas
• Digestive Tract
• Eyes • Liver
Instructions Prepare beets, carrots, apples, celery, limes (or lemons) and ginger by chopping intosmallerpiecesbeforeplacing intoa juicer.As theskinofabeet ispackedwith antioxidants and nutrients, it is recommended to leave the skin on the beet. Do not peel the ginger, which you will add to taste as ginger can be spicy. After all ingredients are added to the juicer, blend until juiced and smooth. Miracle Red Juice can be absorbed more easily on an empty stomach. Drink one glass every otherdayoras needed.
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