BACK PAIN PREVENTION
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 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. 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. 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.
How We Treat Back Pain Treating Back Pain At Preferred Physical Therapy Associates: We successfully use a wide assortment of treatments to combat low-back pain such as: • Hands-on techniques (e.g. spinal mobilizations, soft tissue massage, myofascial release) • Modalities (e.g. moist heat, cold laser, ultrasound, electric stimulation, ice). • MET – muscle energy techniques (to re-align the sacro-iliac joint) • Core muscle strengthening (using various exercises including pilates reformer) • Total Motion Release technique
Sources: http://www.apta.org/
https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
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• Cryotherapy for Pain & Swelling • Ergonomic/Postural Training • Graston Technique for Soft Tissue Release • Joint Mobilization • Laser Therapy • LSVT Big Program for Parkinson’s • Massage Therapy • Muscle Energy Technique • Custom Orthotics Using 3D Foot Scanner • Total Motion Release for Pain & ROM • Ultrasound • Vestibular Rehabilitation for Dizziness • Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers for Vertigo OUR SERVICES
• Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Computerized Gait Analysis • Kinesiotaping • Therapeutic Modalities • Balance & Gait Training • Neuromuscular Re-education • Myofascial Release for Muscle Spasm • Manual Therapy • Trigger Point Therapy for Muscle Spasm • Therapeutic Exercise
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