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Attemptingtoundertakeanyofthesechangesonyourownafteryou’ve experienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Workingwitha licensedandexperiencedphysicaltherapistcanprovide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure thatyoudonotexperienceany further injuryasyouattempt toheal the cause of your back pain. Getting to the Bottom of Back Pain There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may be experiencing back pain, and ignoring any of them is not a good idea. Someofthemostcommon issuesthatcausebackpaintolinger include: • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disc • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis These concerns can develop as a result of a myriad of environmental issues, such as having poor posture, prolonged sedentary activity, car crash, sporting accident, stress, heavy lifting, and so on. When It Comes to Back Pain, Don’t Wait! When you experience an injury to your back, or realize that you are experiencingregularpainasaresultofanongoing injuryoroveruse, it is importantto findoutthecauseofyourbackpainasquicklyaspossible. Back pain can quickly become chronic, as a potentially small issue can become complicated when it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN INJURIES ARE A REAL PAIN IN THE BACK (Continued from outside)
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PHIT IN THE KITCHEN SLOW COOKER COCONUT GINGER CHICKEN
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRETCH YOUR LOWER BACK
• 1 can baby corn cobs • 1 cup peas or frozen vegetables • 1/2 tsp ground pepper • 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 cloves garlic peeled • 2 inch cube ginger, roughly chopped • 1smallsweetonionpeeled,quartered • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 Tbsp butter • 2.5 lbsboneless,skinlesschickenthighs • 2 cans coconut milk not shaken • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
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Lower Trunk Rotation Lie down on your back, bend your knees and drop them to either side and hold for ten seconds. This stretch should be felt in the lowerbackandsometimes in theouter hips as well.
• 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 1/2 tsp ground tumeric • 1 tsp salt • 2 tsp curry powder
Pulse garlic, ginger and onion in a food processor until forming a paste. Heat olive oil and melt butter in a skillet. Add puree and stir well. Cook for a few minutes, thenaddspices.Cook for2-3minutes,stirringconstantly.Addchicken toonesideoftheskillet.Cookchickenonallsidesandcoatwithspices.Transfer ingredients to a slow cooker. Set aside cream from top of coconut milk. Pour remainingmilkoverchickenuntilbarelycovered.Draincorncobs,chop inhalf, andadd toslow-cooker.Cookon low for4hours.Whiskcornstarchwithcoconut cream until smooth and add to the chicken, stirring well. Add frozen peas or othervegetables.Cook foranother1/2houroruntil thechicken iscookedand the vegetables are hot. Recipe Courtesy of Melissa @ www.blessthismessplease.com
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Always consult your therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
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