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I WANT TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT BACK PAIN GET RELIEF FOR YOUR BACK PAIN NOW!
Do you suffer from an aching back? For some, this can be a slight nagging ache, and others a sharp crippling pain. Whichever category you fall into, back pain can keep you down and out from fully enjoying life’s activities. Whether it stops you from performing well at work, or you have to think twice about bending down to play with your children, back pain can be a real pain. However, you are not alone. Here are some interesting facts on back pain: 4 Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45. 4 In the United States of America alone, there are an expected 31 million people with lower back pain at any given time. 4 Back pain runs second, after only the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States. 4 Experts place the likelihood of any person to experience some type of back problem in their lifetime at about 80%. That’s four out of every five people! 4 Around 30 to 40 percent of all workplace absences are due to back pain. 4 Approximately one quarter of U.S. adults reported having low back pain lasting at least one whole day in the past three months, and 7.6%
reported at least one episode of severe acute low back pain within a one-year period. 4 More than two-thirds of back strains are caused by lifting and other exertions like pulling and pushing. 4 Mostcasesofbackpainaremechanical—meaning theyareNOTcaused by serious conditions, such as infection, fracture or cancer. The good news is that there is help for back pain sufferers and that is our SPINE program. By improving the movement of your spine, posture, muscle stability and strength, you can have a much healthier, pain-free back. There is a lot that you can learn during the program to make sure you are in control of preventing your back pain from returning. Call us today to learn more about how our SPINE program can help you!
Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. National Institute of health, Jan. 2010
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7 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR AVOIDING BACK PAIN
6. Watch how you lift. Don’t bend over from the waist to lift heavy objects. Bend your knees and squat, pulling in your stomach musclesandholding theobjectclose toyour body as you stand up. Don’t twist your body while lifting. Ifyoucan,push rather thanpull heavy objects. 7.Usesupportiveshoes. Agoodpairofshoes, with cushion can reduce pressure on your back. Avoid using high heels as they shift your center of gravity and strain your lower back. There is a lot that you can do to prevent back pain and alleviate it quickly when it starts. The important part is to work with your clinician to address the underlying cause of your back pain. This puts you on the right path to a healthy back that will support you pain free for a lifetime. To learn more about our SPINE program, contact us today and get on the correct path to a strong, healthy back!
Here are a few tips that are surprisingly effective at preventing back pain and keeping it from returning: 1. Get more exercise. If your back is hurting, you may think the best way to get relief is to rest. Studies show that frequent changes in position and regular physical activity can actually help ease inflammation and muscle tension faster in the back. 2. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra pounds, especially in your midsection, can make back pain worse by shifting your center of gravity and putting strain on your lower back. Staying within 10 pounds of your ideal weight may help control back pain as well as all the other health benefits. 3. Quit smoking. Nicotine in smoke, restricts the flow of nutrient-containing blood to spinal discs, so smokers are especially vulnerable to back pain. 4.Sleepingposition. Ifyou’reprone tobackpain, talkwithourcliniciansabout thebestsleepingposition.What ismost important is tobe inacomfortable position that you can sleep in to achieve the most rest. Sleeping on your side with your knees pulled up slightly toward your chest with a pillow between the knees is best during the first 15-30 minutes in bed. Prefer to sleep on your back? Put one pillow under your knees and another under your lower back. Try to avoid sleeping on your front. 5. Improve your posture. Find a good chair to sit on. Avoid soft couches or chairs that put you in a slouched position. Find a chair that will allow you to keep your feet flat on the floor when you sit. With standing, try to alternateyourpositionsandwalkaround ifpossible.Haveone foot forward when standing and switch this every 10 minutes.
What is it? Spinal Decompression Treatment is an FDA cleared non-surgical treatment, proven safe SPINAL DECOMPRESSION Relieve lower back pain with Spinal Decompression treatment.
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
PRAYER STRETCH Start on your knees and bend forward, reaching arms out on floor in front of you as shown. Hold for 15 seconds, repeat 3 times. Good For Low Back
and effective in treating chronic neck and back pain caused by bulging and herniated discs. Over time, pressure causes spinal discs to compress, bulge and even herniate. This pressure builds on the nerves in the spinal column, which leads to sometimes debilitating back pain. Spinal decompression is used to relieve pressure on pinched nerves in the spinal column, which are often caused by bulging or herniated discs. By creating negative pressure, spinal decompression draws in bulging and herniated discs, allowing them to heal. What do we use it for? Spinal decompression is especially effective for the treatment of low back pain due to bulging or herniated discs. It also can relieve neck pain and symptoms of sciatica. FEATUREDEQUIPMENT: SPINEFORCE,SPINALDECOMPRESSION,ANDMEDXREHAB These treatments are covered by most insurances. You can try out the SpineForce today for free. Simply call us at (973) 826-0901. Mention the free SpineForce offer.
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Do You Have Friends or Family Unable To Do The Following? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
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� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
“I have had two major back surgeries due to spinal stenosis that I have had for years. Post operation there has been great pain and need for high quality physical therapy. The wonderful staff of Options Rehab of Nutley,
NJ, made my rehabilitation a most excellent experience because they have been the most knowledgeable and caring clinicians I have ever met.” - Carmine Ralph C.
THANKSFORREFERRING: Thebestcomplimentwecanreceive is thereferral ofyour friendsand family!Wewould like to thank BrianG.,MikeG.,andJuan Icaza, Esq. for allowing us to help others achieve a healthier life.
Feel Better, Do More & Save Money This Holiday Season!
The end of the year is approaching faster than you think. Now is the time to take advantage of unused insurance benefits. Remember, what you don’t use by the end of the year you lose.
Not sure what you can do to find relief? Call to schedule a Free Consult with one of our clinicians now and address those “aches/pains” that are slowing you down.
Do You Suffer With Any of The Following Symptoms?
• Pain while bending or reaching • Soreness after sitting awhile • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins
• Pain when trying to sleep • Pain when driving > 30 mins • Radiating pain to buttocks
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