Innovative PT: 5 Keys To A Healthy Spine

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IMPROVE YOUR SPINE HEALTH BY IMPROVING YOUR POSTURE

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How Can Physical Therapy Help My Spine Health?

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time throughout the day and take frequent breaks. Work in standing or walking tasks at various times throughout the day, limiting your sitting to about 30 minutes at a time. It is also important to make sure your core muscles are strong, as this is an integral part of practicing proper posture. Your core muscles are made up of your abdominal muscles, spinal muscles, and pelvic/ hip muscles. It is very common for these muscles to become weak with prolonged sitting, before/after pregnancy, and after surgeries or injuries. Strengthening your abdominal and hip muscles can go a long way to providing the necessary muscle support to your spine. Consult with one of our dedicated team members today to discuss how our individualized treatment plans can provide you with the best core exercises for your needs. If you or someone you know suffer from aches & pains, then call us today to speak with one of our expert physical therapists.

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Posture plays a large role in our everyday lives. How you sit, stand, stretch, and lift all play a role in the pressures on your spine. Fortunately, Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions can help ease some of this physical stress. Specialized hands-on techniques and exercises can help restore the flexibility in your spine and improve your posture. Our dedicated physical therapists can also provide you with helpful lifestyle changes for improving your posture and spine health. What can I do to improve my posture? When standing, walking, and sitting, imagine a string pulling you up through the top of your head. This brings your neck, shoulders and back into better alignment. Sitting is the position that puts the most pressure on the lower back. It is important to break up your sitting

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