PRONE HIP EXTENSION While lying face down with your knee straight, slowly raise up leg off the ground. Be careful not to raise your leg so high that you feel stress in your low back. Hold 5 seconds and repeat 20 times on each leg. Strengthens Hips Try this movement if you are experiencing pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH www.dresherpt.com/videos.asp
Don’t Let Pain Put You On The Sidelines!
There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing;
they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur?
Attention Low Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers!
Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap and do a whole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier”. When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Before and after Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, Dresher Physical Therapy can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great!
• Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? • Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? • Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling in your buttocks, groin or down your leg?
HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS: "Amazingly helpful! Now I know what to do to help myself." "Best 1 hour I have invested in my health in a long time!" "Chris and Carrie are great presenters and extremely knowledgeable." Call us today to reserve your spot at our FREE Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop as there are a limited number of seats available! Phone: 267-419-8160 OR register online at: www.dresherpt.com Just look for the Workshops tab at the top of our homepage! FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH @ 6:00PM Dresher PT’s Blue Bell Office - 7 East Skippack Pike Suite 250, Ambler, PA 19002 *The Blue Bell office is located on the corner of Butler and Skippack Pikes, next to CVS and caddy-corner from the Broad Axe Tavern
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