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When you are experiencing regular back pain—especially if you are experiencing back pain while walking—you should consider ways that you can reduce back pain by taking small steps to support your back. Thereareseveral things thatyoucandoathome to improveyourstride, which can make a significant difference when it comes to managing back pain day-to-day. Here are several ways that you can start taking care of your back with each step you take: 1. Make sure that you are wearing the right types of shoes. While the goldenrule forwalking is towearsneakers,notallsneakersarecreated equally. You need to wear a sneaker that is going to provide you with the arch support that meets your individual needs. This may mean upgrading from your minimal support sneaker to something more athletically designed. 2. Try a custom insert in your shoe. Of course, you can’t wear sneakers all the time. When you are at the office, professional footwear matters. You may find it helpful to have custom orthotics made for your work shoes so that you can have more arch support around the clock. 3. Work on improving your posture. If you are slouching when you walk, then that may be impacting the way that your back feels. Take a few minutes in the morning and again in the afternoon to stretch your back, and then make a point of keeping your shoulders square and your back straight as you walk. Simply standing tall may alleviate some of your back pain. Another way thatwalkingcanhelp alleviatebackpain isbyencouraging weight loss. Being overweight puts added pressure on your back, and this can contribute to increased back pain. Working with a physical therapist to improve your walking technique can help you to overcome back pain one step at a time. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Occupational therapy focuses on rehabilitation and the “relearning” of daily activities. Its purpose is to make daily life easier by participating in treatments and exercises. Occupational therapy tends to focus more closely on hand, elbow, and wrist pain relief. Some common conditions we treat with OT, through our specialized hand therapy services, include: • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Arthritis • Burns • Nerve injuries • Fractures • Tendinitis • Chronic conditions • Stroke Call 253.850.9780 to schedule your consultation with your physical therapist at Physioworks today!
Physioworks and Physiohealth clinic is sponsoring The South Sound Charity 5K and kids dash. The race is taking place at The Half Lion Public House Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 8:30 am . This year’s benefit will go towards funds for the Officer Diego Moreno WSU Scholarship award. Find out how to register, donate or sponsor the race at: https://m.bpt.me/event/4502664 THE SOUTH SOUND CHARITY 5K & KIDS DASH! Presented by the Kent Police Foundation & The Half Lion Public House Join us in supporting
or visit their Facebook page by searching “South Sound Charity Run 5K.”
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
Perform This Exercise To Relieve Sciatica Pain In Minutes!
FOUR POINT TRUNK FLEXION & EXTENSION Start on hands and knees. Arch your back up to the ceiling as high as you comfortably can, and hold. Then, arch your back the opposite direction as low as you comfortably can, and hold. Repeat 6 times.
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