NEWSLETTER August 2019
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You’re One Step Away From Back Pain Relief!
Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day? Worried about lifting an object due to yourbackgoingout?Youarenotalone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. However, the majority of backpain isnon-specific,meaningthat there is not a primary cause, such as a fracture or disc protrusion. As physical therapists, we know that a highpercentageof peoplesuffering from back pain have 3 common problems or a combination of them all: • Poor posture • Weak core and gluteus muscles • Poor hip flexibility Howtighthip ligamentscancause low backpain. Yourhip jointshavetotravel through a very large range of motion. There are thick Y shaped ligaments that surround the hip joints called the
iliofemoral ligaments, which provide support. However, with prolonged sitting over weeks, months or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. Whenever you walk, instead of your hips moving naturally, the ligaments pull on the pelvis, which is attached to the spine. This causes inflammation, strain, and pain to the back muscles. Furthermore, the loss of hip motion can even cause your pelvis to tilt, altering the posture of your spine and increasing strain. By improving hip mobility, back pain can typically be relieved quite quickly. Whenyousufferfrombackpain,make sure that you have an expert physical therapist look at your movement. Even thoughyourbackmayache, itmaynot be the source of your problem. Call us today to discover how our programs can pinpoint the cause of your pain, relieve it quickly and teach you how to maintain a healthy spine.
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