Professional Care PT. Dont Ignore Your Back Pain

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DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN WHAT IS YOUR BACK PAIN TELLING YOU? The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily —whether it is toshoulderyouremotionalstressesor tophysically liftsomething that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of anaccident. It isatriskwhenyouaresafelyathomeonyourcouchorat theoffice, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It isatriskwhenyourun,whenyouplaysports,andevenwhenyou findyourselfsick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It isnowonderthatsomanypeopleexperienceback injurieseveryyear.What isabig wonder is thatsomanypeoplechoose to ignore theirback injuriesyearafteryear! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’tsittingright issomething thatnotmanypeoplearegoing todealwith for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almostnormalto ignore it.Everyonedevelopsbackpain,timetotime,right?There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain Backpainmaybecommon,but it isabsolutelynotnormal.Thereareactuallya lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencingthemostpain.Theseexercisesaredesignedtohelpbuildstrength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health.

• Supportandguidancewithanexerciseroutineandhabitformation,especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attemptingtoundertakeanyofthesechangesonyourownafteryou’veexperienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Working with a licensed andexperiencedphysical therapistcanprovideyouwith theguidanceandongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain. Getting To The Bottom Of Back Pain There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may be experiencing back pain, and ignoringanyof them isnotagood idea.Someof themostcommon issues that cause back pain to linger include: Theseconcernscandevelopasaresultofamyriadofenvironmental issues,such ashavingpoorposture,prolongedsedentaryactivity,carcrash,sportingaccident, stress, heavy lifting, and so on. When It Comes To Back Pain, Don’t Wait! When you experience an injury to your back, or realize that you are experiencing regular pain as a result of an ongoing injury or overuse, it is important to find out the cause of your back pain as quickly as possible. Back pain can quickly become chronic,asapotentiallysmall issuecanbecomecomplicatedwhen it isnotaddressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference betweenenvironmentalcausesandsomethingmoremedicallybased.Togetstarted with putting an end to your back pain, contact us. • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disk • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis

Are you letting back pain keep you down? Call Professional Care Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

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