Back Pain Prevention A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep themstrong. Train your coremuscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
Sources http://www.apta.org/
https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
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Staff Spotlight Dr. Kurt E. Garber DPT
EDUCATION Dr. Kurt E. Garber DPT is the owner of Garber Physical therapy which was founded in 2011. He earned his Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from Illinois Central College in Peoria, Illinois in 1992. He earned his Bachelors Degrees in Physical Therapy from The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio in 2000. He earned his Post-Professional Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa in 2009. Overall, he has over 28 years of
problem, and hands-on techniques (manual therapy). Throughout Dr. Kurt’s 28 years of practice and experience, this balanced approach is what has worked best for his patients. PERSONAL Dr. Kurt is originally from Illinois, but says that he is a southerner at heart. Dr. Kurt is married to Amy Garber, his wife of 34 years. They have 2 grown children. They enjoy gardening, working outside, and raising chickens. FUN FACT
experience in physical therapy. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Kurt believes in a balanced approach to treatment consisting of, educating the patient on the treatment and management of their problem, use of heating and pain relief modalities, therapeutic exercises to correct the cause of the
Dr. Kurt is a Veteran of the US Army. He was a Combat Medic from 1983-1987. He served in peacetime only. His experience included working in the Emergency Room at the Army hospital in New Jersey and in South Korea.
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