BACK PAIN PREVENTION S I MP L E S O LU T I ON S F O R A L I F E F R E E F ROM PA I N
A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re first facing the object and standing as close as possible. Then squat while keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Yourbodyhashundredsofmuscles.Thesemusclesprotectandcontrol your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. Itneverhurtstovisitaphysicaltherapist,either.Getregularcheck-ups, andmakesureyourbody is ingoodcondition. Ifyouhaveahistoryofback injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you. Take charge of your back pain by calling us (Leesburg: 703- 794-5581, Lansdowne: 703-794-5587) or visiting our website at www.loudounpt.com. Take charge of your back pain by calling us (Leesburg: 703-443-6700, Lansdowne: 703-858-9880) or by visiting our website at www.loudounpt.com.
Sources: www.apta.org•www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/ Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics•www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver- Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
MEET OUR TEAM: MARYGRAY STEWART PT, DPT, OCS Dr. Marygray Stewart is the Clinical Director at Loudoun Physical Therapy. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist,andhasastrong influence in the local community.
also has training in vestibular rehabilitation and enjoys treating balance and gait dysfunctions. She is certified in advanced trigger point dry needling, a powerful therapeutic technique that helps her patients heal quickly. Dr.Stewart istheprimarytherapistfortheaquatic program at Loudoun Physical Therapy, and she has served as the Virginia state representative for theAquaticSectionof theAmericanPhysical Therapy Association. Whenshehas free time,Dr.Stewartenjoysyoga, biking,wine tasting, travelingwithherhusband, and the outdoors. She loves basketball and is a die-hard Dallas Mavericks fan.
Dr.Stewartgraduated fromTexasTechUniversity withadegree inExerciseScienceandcompleted hermaster’sdegree inPhysicalTherapyatTexas Woman’s University. She later completed her DoctorateofPhysicalTherapyandpridesherself on incorporating the most recent and cutting- edge research into her practice. ADallasnative,Dr.Stewartspecializes inmanual therapy for a variety of orthopedic conditions, including injuries to the upper and lower extremities, as well as the spine. Dr. Stewart
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