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GETTING TO THE CORE OF BACK AND NECK PAIN We Can Help!
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NEWSLETTER
GETTING TO THE CORE OF BACK & NECK PAIN
INSIDE: Core Strength & Back Pain
using targeted massage techniques, and by improving strength as needed. For example, in many situations, neck pain can be treated by improving core strength. Back Pain 101. Severe back pain impacts more than half of the population, and many of those with pain in the back as a result of injury end up dealing with that pain long term. One of the biggest problems with back pain is that once it develops, it is difficult to work around it, and many people begin modifying their movements as a result, causing their back to compensate for the injury by putting pressure on other muscles that eventually just leads to more back pain. For this reason, back pain can frequently become a Catch-22 — avoiding the things that hurt your back could actually lead you to develop more pain in the future. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to cut your back pain issues in half. Physical therapy can address back pain by helping to improve your range of motion, strengthen the muscles in your back and surrounding areas, and by using targeted massage to reduce tension. In many situations, working with a physical therapist to improve core strength can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain.
Back and neck pain are two of the most common issues that American adults experience, putting a huge physical and economic burden on working Americans by being both two of the leading needs for medical intervention and two of the most common causes people have to miss work. While these may feel like two separate issues, it is somewhat common that neck pain and back pain are actually related. Core strength can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness, and when your core is weak, it could add up to weakness in your neck and back. Neck Pain 101. There are a lot of reasons why neck pain may develop, including everything from sudden incidents like a car accident or a slip-and-fall injury, to more chronic issues, such as regularly hunching over a desk at work or even practicing poor posture. One of the biggest problems with neck pain is that it often triggers headaches, as the pain is so closely connected to the spine and nervous system. What ismore, addressing neck pain is sometimes difficult as there is so much potential to cause more damage to the neck. This is why working with a physical therapist to address neck pain is wise. A physical therapist can help treat neck pain by improving range of motion,
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PRONE ALTERNATE LEG While lying face down and keeping your lower abdominals tight, slowly raise up a leg. Slowly lower and then raise the opposite side. Do not allow your spine to move the entire time. Alternate 20 times. Core Strengthening
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Core Strength & Back Pain You may be surprised how frequently issues with the neck and back actually stem from issues with core strength. Your core refers to the muscles that make up your torso, including your abdomen.
These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action that you engage in. Everything from walking and running and swimming to sitting and driving require you to engage your core. There are a lot of reasons to improve core strength outside of any existing neck or back pain. When you improve your core, you are likely to also improve your posture and thereby reduce your risk of developing further back pain in the future. Furthermore, the exercise that helps to improve core strength is often helpful in promoting weight loss, and for those who are overweight, this could also help reduce pain in the neck and the back. Sometimes, when your core is weak, it can cause you to experience added pressure on areas like your neck and back. There are a lot of ways that working with a physical therapist can help you improve your core strength. You may be encouraged to practice core exercises, for example, which may include abdominal crunches or leg lifts. Light weight-training activities are also frequently helpful, as are balance-based activities like yoga.
If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working with a physical therapist is a great place to start. Your physical therapist will guide you through proper postures and movements to reduce further risk of injury. For more information about how to start improving your core, contact us.
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Throughout the pandemic, we have been here to serve our patients for urgent situations and extreme pain. Now that the Governor has opened up all healthcare facilities in the state to resume providing non urgent treatment, it’s time to take care of your more acute pains and issues so that you can get back to normalcy and the things you love to do! What we are doing to keep you safe: • We keep our doors open to minimize contact points • Anything contacted by a patient or staff member is wiped down before the next person touches it • We ask that everyone wear a mask, and provide them for those who do not have one • We are limiting the numbers in our waiting rooms • We have placed 6 ft. markers to keep everyone distanced • Symptom questionnaire Our goal is to keep you safe and healthy while getting you the treatment and relief you need! WE MAKE IT EASY TO VIEW OUR VIDEOS! 1. Open your smart phone to the camera app 2. Center the QR code above in the frame (this will take you directly to our Youtube Channel Page)
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me techniques and exercises that made life a lot easier for me. And you know what they say – happy mama, happy baby. Sarah – you are AWESOME and I can’t thank you enough! Thank you for getting me back and running. (pun intended!) - Emilia
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Testimonial from winner: “My back has been bothering me after my son was born. Carrying him around and bringing him in a car seat upstairs caused a strong back pain and my hips were affected as well. Sarah helped me get my strength back and just after a few sessions, my pain went away! She showed
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