Health & Wellness Newsletter by Options Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Is That Pain In Your Neck Causing Your Back Pain As Well?
Our clinicians can tell you what is causing your pain and how to fix it.
It is important to realize that you have ONE SPINE and it functions as a whole. It is not just a bunch of bones, ligaments, tendons, and discs thrown together. It is a beautiful and very complex structure that needs flexibility, strength, coordination, and good posture.
For example, if you work at a computer or sit watching TV in a slouched position for many hours, over time your head and neck become forward protruding. Since your head weighs between 10-12 pounds (about the weight of a bowling ball), and is now balanced forward, all your back muscles have to work harder to keep you from falling forward. Over time, this leads to pain, inflammation, and injury to the low back. Do you find when looking over your shoulder you have to turn your body a lot? When motion is limited in your neck, the ability to turn your head is compensated by over-rotating the lower back. This is not
normal and causes more strain to the mid and lower back giving you pain. If you feel back pain, see if your neck could be the cause by coming in for a consultation with one of our experts. Give us a call today to learn more!
What affects the top affects the bottom
If you have problems with your upper neck such as tight muscles, poor alignment, previous injuries, whiplash, or poor posture, this can dramatically change the load and forces on your low back.
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A SIMPLE TEST
This test will tell you if it really is your neck causing your back pain..
1. Stand normally with a friend facing you to observe your movements.
2. Turn your head left and right as far as you can comfortably. Have your friend note how far you turn.
3. Now sit in a chair and repeat the turning of your head both ways, have your friend again note how far you go.
4. Ask your friend if there is a difference in your neck movement, standing compared to sitting.
5. If your neck movement is more limited in sitting, then it is your neck or upper back that is tight and can be causing your low back pain.
How do the clinicians at Options Rehab relieve back pain? Our clinicians are experts trained in evaluating muscle and joint movement. First, a thorough evaluation is done to determine the source of your back pain, and if your neck or upper back can be affecting it. Then, a complete plan of care is put together based on your individual needs. Not only do we treat with the latest gentle, hands on therapeutic techniques we will also rebuild your strength and coordination to prevent future injuries. Furthermore, we teach you how to protect your body, improve your posture and balance, and how to prevent a recurrence of pain. Give us a call today, we can help!
Did You Know That Movement Keeps You Healthy? If you can’t move to stay healthy you might need a tune-up...
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
Our bodies thrive on movement. When we move, our circulation improves, our joints get lubricated, pressure is released, and our outlook on life shifts toward the positive thanks to the hormones released. If gentle movement seems to make a sore muscle hurt more, it’s time for some therapeutic massage, myofascial release, and a trip to Options. Usually, though, moving our bodies in loving ways every day will save us the soreness in the first place.
Good For Low Back
Quadruped Alternate Arm and Leg Raise While on your hands and knees, slowly raise up an arm out in front of you. Then slowly raise opposite leg behind you, while keeping your back straight. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 3 times on both sides.
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Patient Success Spotlight
“I first came to Options Rehab after I began CrossFit training. My workouts had intensified and it really started to take a toll on my body. I was having problems with my rotator cuff, which left me physically unable to do any type of overhead arm movements without experiencing pain. With the help and guidance of the physical therapists, I was able to recover quickly and learned a lot about pre and post stretching techniques that have become an everyday regiment for me. Over the past couple years, I’ve been comingtoOptionsforchiropractictreatmenttohelpreduceanypain orstiffness Iexperienceweeklywithmyworkouts. I lookforwardto coming to Options because after I leave their treatments, I always feel much better than when I walked in. The staff members are always extremely friendly and accommodating! I would definitely recommend Options Rehab as the best option!” -Carla V. “With the help and guidance of the physical therapists, I was able to recover quickly and learned a lot about pre and post stretching techniques that have become an everyday regiment for me.”
Think OPTIONS First: Who do you know that needs our help Do You Have Friends or Family Unable To Do The Following?
� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
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