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ISSUE: JANUARY 2020
DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN INJURIES ARE A REAL PAIN IN THE BACK
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily —whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likelytotakethebiggest impact incaseof an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likelyscrunchedoverandnotcaringonebit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It isnowonderthatsomanypeopleexperience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your
leg,youare likelytodosomethingabout itright away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention.Yetwhenpainbegins intheback, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal. There are actually a lot of serious conditionsthatcancauseyourbacktobeginto hurt,and it issmarttohaveyourback lookedat byaphysicianearlyonsothatyouknowexactly what isgoingonwithyourbodyfromtheget-go. Oncethecauseofyourbackpain isdetermined, yourphysicaltherapistwillbeableto identifythe
best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing themostpain.Theseexercisesaredesigned to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guidedstretchingdesignedto improverange of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae andanypotentialstretchesthatmaysupport optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areasoftheback,aswellasstrength-building activities.
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Your guide to staying active and hiking this winter is here! The City of Boulder has issued a mini winter hiking guide and tips for staying safe while adventuring in the outdoors. Flagstaff Summit, Sawhill Ponds, Enchanted Mesa/ Kohler Mesa Loops are all recommended hikes. Remember, wear proper footgear and use strap-on boot chains for extra traction. patch.com/colorado/boulder/city-boulder- releases-winter-hiking-guide
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