“Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?” UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN
When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road. Your feet and legs are much the same way. The greater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimesour legsarenotquitethesame lengthdueto jointreplacementsor arthriticconditions intheankle,knee,orhip.Evensmalldifferencesmaycause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in theanklecanalsocontribute tobackpain.When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at FYZICAL. Exercise Essential Alternative Arm & Leg Lifts Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm straight out in front. At the same time, lift opposite leg straight back. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Hold for 3 seconds.
January31st isNational Hot ChocolateDay ENJOY A CUP OF HAPPINESS!
What is it about hot chocolate that makes us feel so good? Aside from its ability to elicit nostalgic feelings of a “warm snuggle in a cup”, it is also good for you. Cocoa, contains many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and biochemical compounds – all of which give our body a satisfying health boost. It decreases risks of
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heart disease, lowers blood pressure, and increases the microcirculation in your skin (thus warming you). Chemical compounds in cocoa trigger the brain to release endorphins and serotonin which induce feelings of calmness, and reduce pain and stress. Dark ChocolateAlmondMilkHot Cocoa • 2 tsp Cocoa (or to taste)
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• 1 C almond milk • 1 tsp raw sugar • 1 pinch cinnamon
Heat milk to just before boiling. Add raw sugar and stir till dissolved. Stir in dark chocolate till melted. Stir in whipping cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Good stretch to help lower back
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