H E A L T H N EWS L E T T E R
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. WHAT CAUSES BACK PAIN? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: STAND UP TO BACK PAIN
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
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“I came in with back problems that I could not seem to shake for about 8 months straight. I tried everything from physical therapists to chiropractors. Nick has been an asset to my life. He has worked with me and relieved my back pain while educating me about proper movement strategies. He knows his stuff!” - John D.
• Improper lifting form
• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses
• Limited hip, spine and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
• Bad posture
• Spinal muscle and tissue damage
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing— except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause.
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