BACK PAIN PREVENTION SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR A PAIN-FREE LIFE
A littlepreventiongoesa longway. Ifyouwant 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 first facing the object and standing as close as possible.Thensquatwhilekeepingyourspine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this willreduce thepressureplacedonyourspine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you
deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders andneckaligned. Ifyou’resitting,don’tslouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By liftingweights,runningandswimming,youcan keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, andmake 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
Take charge of your back pain by calling us at (504) 733-0254 or by visiting MagnoliaTherapyLA.com. We can help get your life back.
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
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If you need a safe, supportive place
ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD
to recover, this is the place! I came to the Marigny location withabrain injury– Ihadsevere headaches, no balance, and vertigo. I could not even move my neck. I met with Dr. Marek
• 2cupswhitewholewheat flour • 1/2cupsugar • 1 teaspoonbakingpowder • 1/2 teaspoonbakingsoda • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
• 1cup freshcranberries • 1 teaspoonorangezest • 1/3cupcoconutoil,melted • 3/4cup freshorange juice • 1egg
whostuckwithme through thickand thin,providinga lotofpersonal attention. He is extremely supportive & answered all my questions. Today, I am balanced and feel so much better. My husband and I would like to sincerely thank Ryan, the physical therapist assistants and all the support staff for helping us through a difficult time in our lives. ” – L. A.
Greasean8×4 inchloafpan.Setaside.Preheatovento350°F.Inalargebowl,add whitewholewheat flour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,cranberries, and orange zest. Gently stir. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add coconut oil, freshorange juice,andanegg.Addwet ingredients todry ingredients.Stir to combine everything together. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/moist-orange-cranberry-bread/
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