Heart of Texas Newsletter: How Posture Affects Neck and Back Pain
NEWSLETTER HOW POSTURE AFFECTS NECK & BACK PAIN
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Have you noticed your back and neck seem more sore and stiff at the end of a long day? Poor posture is likely the source of that soreness. The worse your posture is, the more intense your back and neck pain can become. Unfortunately, once your body gets used to poor posture, it becomes more challenging than simply squaring your shoulders or pinching your shoulder blades together. The good news is that with guidance from Heart of Texas Physical Therapists, you train the muscles in your back and neck to correct your posture and bring relief to your neck and back pain. Call today to make an appointment! What Is Good Posture? Posture refers to the position(s) of a person's body in space. Through the alignment of spine joints in relation to one another, we can move more freely and perform daily activities comfortably. HOW POSTURE AFFECTS NECK & BACK PAIN
The awareness of the positions we hold our body in is based on our nervous system's feedback and depends on the activities we do. This feedback helps us find and keep the alignment of the spinal joints over one another. Postural control refers to building up posture against gravity and ensuring that balance is maintained. There are specific ways that you can tell if neck or back pain may be a result of poor posture, including: • Getting The pain in your back is worsened at the end of a shift or the end of a workday. • The pain frequently starts in your neck and moves into your upper and lower back. • The pain will subside after switching positions, such as switching from sitting to standing or vice versa.
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• Back or neck pain develops soon after a change in circumstances, such as starting a new job with a new desk chair or getting a new car.
Exercise Therapy — A physical therapist will tailor your exercises, monitor you, and progress you based on your
individual needs. Supervised exercise therapy includes spine mobility exercises, "proper" postural exercises, or strength exercises. The McKenzie Method is an effective technique in identifying movements and positions to provide you with relief and is often used for home exercises. One of the most effective tools in the McKenzie method are lumbar rolls
After years of practicing poor postural habits, your back, shoulder, and neck muscles will likely find standing or sitting with a straight posture to be challenging. This struggle is because your muscles and the nervous system has grown accustomed to the slouching postures. How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Posture
to ensure proper sitting posture. What To Expect At Physical Therapy
Our spine is designed to move, which means our posture should also move. The spine does not like to remain in any one position for extended times. At Heart of Texas Physical Therapy, our physical therapist will guide you through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises that can help you begin training your body to practice better posture, thereby reducing your back and neck pain. Education — Understanding your ideal posture and how to manage it throughout your day can help you be proactive and find a solution for your sore back and neck. Understanding what is going on, and more importantly, what you can do about it, is one of the most effective solutions. It seems small, but consistently it has been shown to help! Advice To Stay Active — We know that prolonged postures often lead to pain. Your physical therapist can help you identify modifications to your posture to ensure you are changing your position frequently.
Your physical therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on the findings. According to research on back and neck pain, physical therapy treatments effectively improve your posture and improve your pain levels. Your therapist will teach you strategies like: • Stand tall whenever you are standing or walking. • Use support when you sit to keep your posture correct. • Maintain a straight spine when you lift heavy objects. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for providing you with an opportunity to understand what may be causing your pain and help you mobilize your spine and strengthen the surrounding muscles to alleviate the pain associated with your poor postural habits. Addressing your posture early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming more debilitating. Contact Heart of Texas Physical Therapy today to learn more about how you can take steps to start improving your posture today.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
Practicing good posture! SITTING POSTURE
Sit on a sturdy chair and scoot your hips forward. Place your feet flat on the floor. Tip your pelvis slightly forward. Straighten your spine until your ears are directly over your shoulders and your shoulders are over your hips. Draw your shoulder blades gently back and together. Tuck your chin. Stretch up tall; imagine a string attached to the top of your head, pulling you up to your full height.
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COME BACK TO HEART OF TEXAS PT! Has a pain flared up? Are you suffering with a new pain? Do you want to become healthier, stronger, and more active? If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to come back to Heart of Texas Physical Therapy. Call us today! Call for an appointment today and start your journey to a healthier, happier, pain-free life. Call today 254-301-7374 PT CONSULTATION 8 3 4 8 1 3 5 6 1 “The team at HOTPT is top notch!!! I have been suffering with back pain for close to 20 years and had to go to the chiropractor multiple times a year for realignment. My doctor recommended physical therapy and I said ok without expecting much from it. I was so wrong!! My back and my whole body felt much stronger after each session. Dr. Nathan would explain why we were doing the exercises, he would challenge me a little more each session. He didn’t only address the current issues I was having, he also gave me the tools to continue to improve myself after the sessions are over. I have spent 20 years being treated for back pain and this is the first time I was shown how to correct the problem. Thanks guys for an incredible job!!! Thanks Nathan, job well done!!!” – Stephen S. 8 n° 315994 - Level Hard n° 315994
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