BACK PAIN PREVENTION T I P S Y O U C A N U S E T O S T A Y I N T H E G A M E
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
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 them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. Choose PT 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. Physical Therapists are anatomist and movement experts who combine research-driven evidence and a patient-specific thorough examination to diagnose your muscular imbalances, movement faults, and weak links. Our goal is to get you moving again, pain-free! Sources: www.apta.org•www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain- Facts-and-Statistics•www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/ Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet M E E T T H E T E AM LUIGI DEGIROL AMO Certified Personal Trainer, NASM, YES
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.
Luigi is a certified personal trainer and former collegiate soccer player who specializes in strength and conditioning, individual personal training and soccer instruction.Hisdiversebackground includes six years of personal training, exposure to physical therapy as a rehab assistant, and a head soccer coach at the high school and club level. Luigi has a combination of skills to assist each individual in achieving their goals and becoming a strong and healthy individual.Hiseagerness tohelpothersand keenattention todetailsetsLuigiapart from other trainers in the industry. Luigi is a certified Illinois Youth Soccer Coach and currently coaches the Wilmette Wings. His coaching strategies include team work, communication, perseverance, and determination. He works hard to
instill those characteristics in each of his players and stresses the importance of thosequalitiesduring individualandgroup training sessions. Luigihasaspecialpassion to trainchildren with special needs. His therapeutic and individualized approach helps children boost their self-esteem and confidence by the building of their physical fitness. Luigigrewup InMortonGrove, IL,attended NotreDameCollegePrepandcontinuedhis soccer career at Benedictine University. Duringhis two-year tenurewith theEagles, Luigi spent many hours in the weight room and on the field mastering his skills and fitness. In his free time, Luigi enjoys running, coaching soccer, and spending his free time with his wife.
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