HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY SPINE HEALTH?
Most spine pain comes from the following 4 trouble areas:
Through physical therapy treatments, your physical therapist will guide you on how to maintain proper posture during all of your favorite activities, such as walking, running, and playing sports. The improved posture you adopt in each activity will lessen the wear and tear you put on your spine, which minimizes the risk of developing back pain from these activities. 3. It avoids harmful anatomical changes. The ways in which you use your spine can actually cause changes to your anatomy. The stress caused by sitting hunched can eventually lead to damage of your muscles, joints, spinal discs, and the nerves and blood vessels that travel through your spine. Fortunately, in many cases the damage can be reversed, if you engage in targeted physical therapy treatments and learn how to maintain proper posture. Physical therapy is the right solution to improving your posture and spinal health. Get back to your optimum health by consulting with a licensed physical therapist. Contact Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions today to get started on the path toward better posture and decreased pain! We’ll help you achieve the strong spine health you need.
1. Poor posture and alignment.
2. Lack of knowledge on how to bend, lift, sit, sleep.
3. Lack of muscle strength.
4. Poor flexibility and muscle coordination.
Patient Spotlights “I would highly recommend Innovative to anyone needing physical therapy.” “All of the staff has been very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Most of my pain is gone. I would highly recommend Innovative to anyone needing physical therapy. Thank you!” - Kim D. “My range of motion has improved significantly!” “Thank you Johnna & Ashley! I feel back to my usual self with being able to use my right arm normally again. My range of motion has improved significantly!” - Duncan K. “Thank you very much!” “My pain disappeared almost completely. I can sit for more periods of time and if any pain shows up, now I know what stretching and exercises to perform to make the pain manageable and continue with my day. Thank you very much!” - Johnny C. By improving posture and core strength, you can relieve some of these troublesome causes. There are a couple key ways that improving posture with your physical therapist can help promote spine health: 1. It encourages strength and flexibility. If you have struggled with poor posture for a while, there is a good chance that it will be difficult to maintain proper posture in the beginning. It may take some time in physical therapy to gain the strength and flexibility necessary to keep your ideal posture. Fortunately, the work you do with your physical therapist to achieve your physical goals will lead to greater overall fitness. The stronger and more flexible you get, the less likely you are to suffer from back pain on a regular basis. 2. It improves function for all activities. When we think of posture, many of us picture an image of static positions - such as sitting at a desk or standing up straight. However, proper posture can be (and should be) incorporated into everything we do.
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Healthy Recipe
Slow Cooker Coconut Ginger Chicken • 4 cloves garlic peeled • 2 inch cube ginger about 30 grams • 2 cans coconut milk not shaken • 2 Tbsp cornstarch • 1 can baby corn cobs • 1 cup peas or frozen vegetables • 1/2 tsp ground pepper • 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 Tbsp butter • 2.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 1/2 tsp ground tumeric • 1 tsp salt
Combinespices togetherandsetaside. Ina foodprocessor,pulsegarlic,gingerand onion until it forms a paste. In a skillet, heat olive oil and melt butter. Add pureed aromatics and stir well. Cook for a few minutes, then add spice blend. Cook for 2-3 minutes,stirringconstantly.Movearomatics toonesideof theskilletandaddchicken pieces. Cook chicken slightly on all sides and thoroughly coat it with the spices. Transfer the skillet ingredients into a slow cooker. Remove the cream from the top of the coconut milk using a soup spoon and set aside. Pour the remaining coconut milk over the chicken until it barely covers it. Drain the corn cobs and chop in half. Add to the slow-cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours. Whisk cornstarch with coconut cream (previously set aside) until smooth and add to the chicken, stirring well. Add frozen peas or other vegetables of your choice. Cook for another 1/2 hour or until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are hot.
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