Back Pain Prevention Tips 3 Ways to Prevent Back Pain 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 right, 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 that 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. 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! Are you letting back pain hold you back? Call Balance Physical Therapy at 603.890.8844 to schedule your appointment today! • • •
Helping Our Community Balance PT Is Giving Back
Earlier thisyear,BalancePhysicalTherapyvolunteered tohelp the Windhamcommunitykeep theDeerLeapTownForestrecreational area clean. Deer Leap is a loop of trails that local residents can hike, bike, snowshoe and even climb some old granite boulders. Balance employees have taken on the trash cleanup weekly and even enjoyed hiking along some of the trails at the same time. Balance owners and employees take pride in helping give back to the many area residents that enjoy these trails!
Staff Spotlight
STEPHEN “DOC” ELLIS, PT Graduate of the University Of Vermont in 1985, began his professional career in Arizona for 4 years prior to moving to Goffstown, NH. He spent the last 29 years working at Merrimack Valley Physical Therapy, being a partner for 15 of those and working with all types of orthopedic patients including sports injuries, total joint replacement rehab, Industrial medicine, Spine and Sacroiliac joint management, Biomechanical evaluation for Orthotics and is certified in Dry Needling. He encourages laughter throughout treatment and often engages in it himself. He recently was a patient at Balance for rehab following his ACL andmeniscal repair following a soccer injury.Healsohadtorehabaseparatedshoulder fromamotorcycleaccident,soheunderstandsthe importanceofhardwork intherapybutthatyoucanhavefunalongtheway.Hehas lived inGoffstown with his wife Lisa since 1990, raising three athletes, coaching and bandaging them along the way. He enjoys tinkering and rebuilding old cars/trucks, sailing, hiking, kayaking, biking, woodworking, playing his guitar and learning new jokes (if they’re funny) He is excited to join the Balance team.
Call Balance Physical Therapy at 603.890.8844 , or visit our website at balance-rehab.com to schedule your appointment today!
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