FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE PAIN
Most of us will experience back or neck pain at some point in our lives. It is the price we pay for walking on two legs. If you suffer from the occasional ache or have chronic low back or neck pain, the goal is to relieve the pain without the need for surgery. In fact, recent studies point to the fact that patients who underwent a common fusion procedure for the spine, were more likely to have a second surgery within 2 years. The best way to avoid the need for spine surgery, is to improve the health of your spine, and physical therapy plays a key role in making that happen. Why does your neck or back hurt? One thing to understand about neck and back pain is that it is mechanical. Just like a car can have problems with moving parts, so can your spine. The daily barrage of strain on our backs with sitting, lifting improperly and a lack of activity can wreak havoc on our spines.
Most spine pain comes from the following 4 trouble areas: 1. Poor posture and alignment 2. Lack of knowledge on how to bend, lift, sit, sleep
3. Lack of muscle strength and spinal stability 4. Poor flexibility and muscle coordination What’s the good news?
The good news is that your body is adaptable and you can always improve what you have. With the right treatment and training, your back or neck can usually make a full recovery. Physical therapists are the mechanics of the body, and coming to a physical therapist first can eliminate the need for expensive testing or medical procedures. Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy can help you maintain a healthy spine! Call us today at (214) 383-0623.
Sources: Anand Veeravagu, Tyler Cole, Bowen Jiang, John K. Ratliff The Spine Journal, Vol. 14, Issue 7, p1125–1131 Published online: October 14 2013
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IASTM SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
WHAT IS IASTM (INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION)? • Directly associated with the Graston technique, IASTM is a type of manual therapythatutilizesspecializedergonomic toolstomassageandscrapetheskinand underlying fascia/musclegently. THERAPY RESULTS • Increases the rate of volume and blood flow to affected areas to enhance healing • Breaks down collagen cross-links • Boosts cellular activity for good health • Reduces inflammation and pain • Increases mobility and the ability to perform daily tasks
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