The Chronicle Getting You Back on Track
“Are ThereWays I Can AvoidMoreBack Pain? ”
1. Keep a Good Posture. When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine, and hips in natural alignment. With sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly. Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat while keeping your spine straight, and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible. Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine everyday can keep you feeling NewCoeur D’Alene Pediatric Practice CheckusoutatSynergyIdaho.com We were able to prepare for our new location with the help of several outstanding volunteers. We would like to thank everyone for their help in making this a huge success. Pictured are Mark (OT), Sawyer and Parker (the owners’ children pressed into service), Will (SLP) and Sam (OT). How to Take Care of your Back
great and put a spring in your step.
4. Stay Strong. You have hundreds of muscle that control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core muscles and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal, and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending, and a lot more. 5. Get Physical Therapy. Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury, or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain we can help you get out of pain and live the life you deserve. Call Today!
Inside This Newsletter
• Staff Spotlight • Patient Success Spotlights • Referral Program • Workshop Information • Treatment of Shingles
Call IN & Win!
Be the first 10 to call with the misspelled word and receive a $10 GIFT CARD Call In & Win Hotline: (509) 413-1630
Sawyer
Will, SLP
Mark, OT
Sam, OT
Parker
We are Seeking a New Physical Therapist at Synergy! Synergy Healthcare is looking for an upbeat, enthusiastic, gracious, and thoughtful full-time permanent Physical Therapist to join our team. Do you know someone who is constantly loving to learn and wants to provide outstanding care? Please send them our way! Contact us at (509) 413-1630 to request an interview.
synergyspokane.com
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs