Use It OR Lose It!
How does the core become weak? A simple answer; use it or lose it. Our lifestyles today put us more at risk with prolonged sitting at work, sitting in the car, bending forward, watching TV, poor posture and many other factors which contribute to core weakness. Once the core is weakened, the weight of your body rests on your spinal discs, joints and ligaments causing long term damage. Medication, injections and other treatments can help with pain control, but do not address the root cause of the problem, which is core weakness. If you have ever had a surgery that involves cutting through the abdominal or pelvic walls, this weakens the core. In addition, prolonged illness and bed rest also weaken the core. Another common reason for core weakness in women is from childbirth and c-sections. This severely weakens the core.
The answerto helping most back pain suffers and preventing future injuries, is to strengthen the corewith professional help. Specialized training and exercise techniques can be done to strengthen your core, relieving stress on the spine. Physical Therapists are the medical professionals most uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat back pain resulting from core weakness. Working with your physician, we thoroughly evaluate your movement, alignment and strength. Afterwe determine where the root cause of the problem is coming from, we then put together a comprehensive treatment plan to help restore core strength and movement. This helps you to not only have relief from back pain, but teaches you the right exercises, posture and movement to prevent future problems and maintain a strong, healthy core. To see howwe can help you have a strong core and relieve your back pain, call us today or go online for more information.
Visit precisionppt.com or call 502.479.2552 to schedule your appointment with Precision Physical Therapy today!
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AVO I D I NG ACH E S & PA I NS I N T H E GARD E N
Commongardeningactivities,suchasdigging, planting,weeding,andrakingcancausestress andstrainonmusclesand joints.Trythesetips to help avoid aches and pains in the garden: •Warmup.A10minute briskwalk and stretches forthe spine and limbs are good ways to warm up. • Change positions frequently to avoid stiffness or cramping. • Make use of a garden cart or wheelbarrow to move heavy planting materials or tools. Be sure to keep your back straight while using a wheelbarrow. • Ifkneelingonbothkneescausesdiscomfort inyourback,trykneelingon one and keep the otherfoot on the ground. Use knee pads ora gardening pad when kneeling.
MillieWare, PT, DPT, CSMS PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Millie received her doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in 2013. She joined the Precision Team in February 2015 and has interest in orthopedic and sports injuries as well as vestibular rehab. Millie is also a Certified Sportsmetric Specialist for ACL injury prevention. She is a former athlete herself and continues to enjoy playing basketball and spending time with her husband and daughter.
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