Wood Associates PT: Helping Aches and Pains

GLUTE STRETCH Sit with good posture with one foot on top of the opposite knee as shown. Execute by gently pushing knee downward. To increase the stretch, lean slightly forward. You should feel a stretch in hip/glute area. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3-5 times. Helps Flexibility www.simpleset.net Try this movement if you are experiencing aches & pains. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

Why Physical Therapy Will Help

There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may start feeling aches and pains. Muscle pain will occur whenever your muscles start to grow. To build more muscle mass, your muscles have to stretch, and lactic acid can pour into the lining of your muscles to cause a burning sensation. More movement will push that acid out, helping you to experience relief, and in time your muscles will develop increased elasticity, and the burning won’t be so severe. Build-up of tension from stress or overuse, and muscle pain from poor posture can also contribute to regular pain. A physical therapist can take a comprehensive assessment to help determine what may be the primary cause behind your aches and pains. Working with a physical therapist can help you develop a new approach to managing your aches and pains. Your physical therapy program will likely take into account strategies like hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, guided stretching and targeted movements to help you experience ongoing relief from regular discomfort. Contact Wood Associates Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and get started on the first steps toward back pain relief!

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