Ascent: Dont Ignore Your Back Pain

GETTINGTOTHE BOTTOMOFBACK PAIN

There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may be experiencingbackpain,and ignoringanyofthem isnotagood idea. Some of the most common issues that cause back pain to linger include: • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disk • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis These concerns can develop as a result of a myriad of environmental issues, such as having poor posture, prolonged sedentary activity, car crash, sporting accident, 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, as a potentially small issue can become complicated when it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. To get started with putting an end to your back pain, contact us.

Call 503.427.0118 to schedule an appointment with your physical therapist today!

Roasted Acorn Squash

Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this simple exercise to keep you moving

Relieves Back Pain

Trunk Flexion & Extension Start on hands and knees. Arch your back up to the ceiling as high as you comfortably can, and hold. Then, arch your back the opposite direction as low asyoucomfortablycan,and hold. Repeat 6 times.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar • Kosher/sea salt to taste • Black pepper to taste

• 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Coat the acorn squash halves with the brown sugar mixture andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Place theacornsquashhalvescutsidedownon the prepared pan. Roast for 30 minutes, flip the squash over and brush with juices from the pan. Continue roasting for about 20 minutes or until tender.

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