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I S BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN?
(Continued from outside) ...the bones give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, being on your computer and at home watching TV, your neck muscles, joints and nerves can become strained.
What Causes Back Pain? The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head. A few things cause back pain. The American Physical TherapyAssociation covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:
• Spinal & core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle & tissue damage
• Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine, & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic, & back muscle coordination
OVER 80 PERCENT OF THE U.S. POPULATION WILL SUFFER FROM IT AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFETIME.
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Get Moving Today with AgeWell Physical Therapy! Call 516.488.8808 to talk with your physical therapist!
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